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Athens car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Athens. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 February 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 2.61

Average price per day

S$ 65

Cheapest price per day

S$ 17

Cheapflights insights for Athens car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Athens, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Athens?

Book your rental car in Athens 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 23/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Athens?

Autounion Car Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Athens with deals as low as S$ 13.43/day found in the past two weeks. Final Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 14.12/day.

What is the best car rental company in Athens?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Athens is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). ADDCAR RENTAL (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Athens is March, when you can expect to pay S$ 15/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Athens is August (S$ 62/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 18

February

S$ 16

March

S$ 15

April

S$ 24

May

S$ 23

June

S$ 32

July

S$ 58

August

S$ 62

September

S$ 29

October

S$ 20

November

S$ 18

December

S$ 22

What car do most people rent in Athens?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Athens. Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Athens?

Hertz has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Athens at 10.

Top rental agencies in Athens

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Athens known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Athens. Reviews were last updated on 23 February 2026.

Thrifty

10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

ADDCAR RENTAL

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.4
Wonderful
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.3

Hertz

9.2
Wonderful
2 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

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

Autounion Car Rental

7.6
Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Europcar

7.2
Good
17 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.2

Avis

7.1
Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Athens, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 65/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 17/day from Europcar, booked on Feb. 21.

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

    Europcar is one of the top picks in Athens. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 454 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Athens?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Athens for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Athens is S$ 1,946 (S$ 65/day) on average.

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