Athens

Cheap Car Hire in Athens from AED 19

Athens, Attica, Greece
8 אוק' — 15 אוק'
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Athens, Attica, Greece
א' 8/10
Noon
א' 15/10
Noon

Athens car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

VOLTA4U

Price of petrol per litre

AED 8.01

Average price per day

AED 62

Cheapest price per day

AED 42

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Athens?

January

AED 40

February

AED 44

March

AED 36

April

AED 66

May

AED 58

June

AED 95

July

AED 190

August

AED 194

September

AED 88

October

AED 51

November

AED 40

December

AED 40

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Athens is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Athens

There are currently 200 hire locations operating in Athens spread across 77 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Athens is Small at AED 19 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compare available car types for rental in Athens

Small

AED 36 - AED 240

All Car Types

AED 95 - AED 577

To hire a Small car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of AED 111/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Athens, Greece (~AED 36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~AED 240/day). In fact, February is about 68% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a Small car saves you 55% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Athens Small hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Medium car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of AED 211/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Athens, Greece (~AED 84/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 531/day). In fact, February is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a Medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Athens Medium hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Large car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of AED 369/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Athens, Greece (~AED 147/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 798/day). In fact, December is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a Large car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of AED 226/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Athens, Greece (~AED 63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 466/day). In fact, February is about 73% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a SUV car saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Athens SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Van car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of AED 333/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Athens, Greece (~AED 122/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~AED 809/day). In fact, November is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a Van car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Athens Van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Convertible car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of AED 226/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car in Athens, Greece (~AED 112/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 668/day). In fact, November is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a Convertible car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Ford KaAED 19/day
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A/C
Ford Ka
Nissan SunnyAED 21/day
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Nissan Sunny

Top rental agencies in Athens

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Athens area such as GREEN MOTION , Avance Rent a Car and Hertz. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

GREEN MOTION

4.4
Mediocre
32 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.9

Avance Rent a Car

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Hertz

6.4
Okay
1 review12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Avis

5.2
Fair
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

4.6

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.2

Dollar

4.4
Mediocre
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Europcar

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Sunnycars

12 locations

Thrifty

10 locations

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Car rental FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Athens

The average price of petrol in Athens is AED 8.01/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 360 and AED 520 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 226/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 156/day from Volta 4U, booked on Sep. 24.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Athens?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Athens from the following companies over the past two weeks: CarWiz (AED 19/day), Centauro (AED 21/day), and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (AED 24/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Athens?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (10.0 rating), Payless (9.6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Athens.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Athens for a week from Centauro?

Centauro is one of the top picks in Athens. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 440 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Athens for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in Athens it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 73%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in Athens?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Athens it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Athens for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in Athens can be found for about AED 1,887, with the average price for a rental being around AED 63 a day. Book with Volta 4U, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 36% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Athens.

How much is a car hire in Athens for a weekend?

Car hire prices in Athens are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in November to be on average AED 453 per day.

What car do most people hire in Athens?

The most popular car to hire while in Athens is the Volkswagen Caddy, which is a Compact vehicle.

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