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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 18 September 2025.

Most popular company

GOLDCAR

Price of petrol per litre

RM 8.59

Average price per day

RM 110

Cheapest price per day

RM 110

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 63/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 182% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Athens?

In Athens, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avance Rent a Car, offering prices from just RM 66.03/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Centauro, with rates starting at RM 73.19/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?

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 205 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 205 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 54

February

RM 46

March

RM 50

April

RM 80

May

RM 75

June

RM 105

July

RM 193

August

RM 205

September

RM 96

October

RM 67

November

RM 63

December

RM 71

What car do most people hire in Athens?

SUV cars (Jeep Renegade or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Athens. Economy cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Suzuki Jimny 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 18 September 2025.

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

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
16 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.5

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 18 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 110/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 110/day from Goldcar Rental SP, booked on Sep. 14.

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

    Hiring a car in Athens for a week can be a great option for travel. Goldcar Rental SP, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 770/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.

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