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Athens car rentals in 2025

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 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

RM 8.32

Average price per day

RM 482

Cheapest price per day

RM 432

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 car hire in Athens 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 68/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 208% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Athens?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Athens is GREEN MOTION (rated 4.6/10 with 36 reviews). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Athens, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just RM 46. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 203 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Athens, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just RM 46. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 203 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 55

February

RM 46

March

RM 51

April

RM 80

May

RM 76

June

RM 101

July

RM 194

August

RM 203

September

RM 93

October

RM 68

November

RM 63

December

RM 72

What car do most people hire in Athens?

Passenger van cars (Class Compact Van or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Athens. Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Fiat Punto 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 13 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Athens, including GREEN MOTION , Thrifty and Hertz in Athens. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

GREEN MOTION

4.6
Mediocre
36 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.2

Thrifty

10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Autounion Car Rental

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

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

Dollar

8.6
Very Good
3 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.5

Europcar

7.2
Good
15 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Athens, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 482/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 432/day from Hertz, booked on Jun. 8.

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

    Hiring a car in Athens for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 3,373/week on average.

  • 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?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Athens can be found for RM 14,458. You can find car rental deals for RM 482 a day on average.

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