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Car Rental at Athens Airport - Gateway to Greece

A modern and efficient air transportation hub connecting Greece with all four corners of the planet, Athens Airport currently accounts for around 30 million passenger movements annually, totaling 250,000 flights to and from 170-plus destinations around the world. Since its official inauguration in 2001, Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos has quickly established itself as one of Europe’s leading airports serving not just the Greek capital but many of its islands and a number of key destinations on the mainland. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the airport offers its many passengers an excellent shopping and dining experience with a number of large on-site Duty-free stores, designer boutiques, souvenir shops and several bars, cafés and restaurants.

Located 33 kilometres (20 miles) south-east of Athens, the airport is quickly and easily accessible via the Athens ring-road, which is known locally as Attiki Odos. For travellers who collect their car rental at Athens Airport instead of downtown, the drive takes between 30 and 45 minutes in either direction, depending on the time of day (ie outside the rush-hour). Furthermore, the Line 3 of the city's efficient Metro system connects the airport with Syntagma Square in the heart of the city center (journey time approximately 40 minutes), while a number of 24-hour express bus services also link Athens International Airport with the port of Piraeus and the Intercity Bus Terminal called KTEL Kifissos. The suburban railway (Proastiakos) serves the airport from Larissis Station, the city's central railway station, in about 45 minutes.

From ancient temples and world-class museums to long sandy beaches and mouth-watering cuisine, not to mention year-round sunshine, Athens is the city destination that has it all and everything else in-between! Most first-time visitors head for the amazing Acropolis, on of the ancient world's most breathtakingly impressive sites and attraction worth at least an entire day's sightseeing. Of course there's much more to Athens than the Acropolis, such as the National Archaeology Museum with its vast prehistoric collection and the Byzantine Museum housed in a beautiful palace. And you can't leave the Greek capital without watching the Changing of the Guard in Syntagma Square, a traditiona that stretches back to 1868.

If you're considering a sightseeing trip behind the wheel of a rental car in Greece, there's a good chance your travel plans will include a flight to the capital city’s Athens International Airport. This award-winning facility offers a high level of customer satisfaction to its worldly visitors with extensive travel services and accessibility. While there are a variety of transportation services at your disposal, the most independent means of traveling in Greece isn't a taxi cab or a bus, but a self-drive car rental with Auto Europe! Rent a sleek supercar, or a less conspicuous model vehicle from the Athens Airport. Automobile rentals are also available at convenient Athens city locations.

On our website you can book your next car rental at Athens Airport online in a few seconds through our high-tech search engine. Making a reservation online is quick and easy. Established in 1954, Auto Europe is one of the world's leading car rental companies with over 28,000 convenient pick-up and drop-off locations in more than 180 countries. For added peace of mind, take a look at the ratings and user comments on our Athens car rental reviews page to see what previous Auto Europe customers thought about their car rental experience in the Greek capital.

Car Rental Suppliers at Athens Airport

Thanks to our special relationships with the most trusted car rental companies like Avis, Budget, and Sixt at the Athens Airport, we can offer special rates you won't find anywhere else. Whether you need an economy car or a van rental in Greece, you can take your pick of the best vehicles available and pay great low prices, too! Use our three-step booking engine at the top of the page to discover more suppliers and compare rates today. Whether you need an economy car or a versatile van rental in Greece, take your pick of the best vehicles available and enjoy your holidays to the fullest! You can also consider nearby airports such as Skiathos (JSI), New Paros (PAS), Mykonos (JMK), or Kalamata (KLX). Keep in mind that all of these airports are much smaller than the Athens Airport, and offer less flight options.

Avis at Athens Airport

Arrivals,
Athens, Greece 19019
+30 210 353 0579

Opening Hours:
Daily 24 hours

AVIS IN ATHENS

Budget at Athens Airport

Arrivals,
Athens, Greece 19004
+30 210 353 0553

Opening Hours:
Daily 24 hours

BUDGET IN ATHENS

 

Europcar at Athens Airport

Arrivals,
Athens, Greece 19019
+30 211 190 3000

Opening Hours:
Daily 24 hours

EUROPCAR IN ATHENS

Hertz at Athens Airport

Arrivals,
Athens, Greece 19004
+30 210 35 34900

Opening Hours:
Daily 24 hours

HERTZ IN ATHENS

Where to find the car rental desks at Athens Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport

Athens Airport (ATH) is one of Europe's premier airports and very easy to navigate, especially for travelers looking to pick up their vehicle seamlessly and be on their way in a short time. The majority of the car rental desks are conveniently located in the Arrivals Hall of the main terminal, with many of the main international brands situated on the north side of the building, while a few have their offices just outside the terminal's exit with regular shuttle services available to a location very nearby. Please make sure that you have all the necessary documentation (such as your driver's license, passport, coverage details (if pre-purchased) and a valid credit card in the main driver's name) to hand when you arrive to collect your car rental at Athens Airport.

Travel Tips and inspiration for your next trip to Athens

We at Auto Europe have been helping travelers find affordable rental cars in Athens since 1954 when the company was founded. As a trusted travel partner, we love sharing ideas and suggestions in order to help you put together a fun-filled travel itinerary at any time of the year. We have developed a series of exciting road- trips that highlight many of the most popular tourist sites and attractions in and around Athens, as well as a number of dedicated blog posts focusing on the top sights to see and experience with your affordable car rental at Athens Airport.

Travel Tips for renters in Athens

There are several things to consider during the process of renting a car in Athens, such as the cost, drop-off hours, coverage and whether or not you will need to take advantage of Auto Europe's very popular one-way vehicle rental options allowing drivers to collect their car at Athens Airport and drop it off somewhere else. For that reason, we have made the process easier by publishing helpful blogs and articles on the different aspects of planning a vacation overseas. Keep scrolling to find the answers to questions ranging from age restrictions and International Driver's Permits to the different types of car rental coverage required for a visit to the Greek capital.

Greece Car Rental Age Requirements - In Greece, the minimum age for renting a car is usually 21, although some rental companies may require the driver to be of a higher minimum age, such as 23 or even 25 in some cases. Please note that an additional fee known as a Young Driver Surcharge is often applied to younger drivers that is paid locally. All the relevant details concerning age restrictions for younger and older drivers alike can be found by clicking the blue and white info icon (i) when making a search in the Auto Europe booking engine. Please also be aware of the fact that an International Driving Permit is often required for non-EU citizens, but don't worry because they are very cheap and easy to acquire in advance of your trip. Please make sure that you are fully conversant with the full terms and conditions relating to your car rental at Athens Airport prior to arriving to collect your vehicle, the details of which you will find attached to your rental car voucher.

Athens Car Rental Insurance - For your trip to Athens you'll find that different types of car insurance are available, some of which are mandatory under Greek law. Auto Europe's standard rates always include the minimum amount of legally-required coverage incorporating Third-Party Liability (TPL) and Fire Insurance, so rest assured that you'll be protected during your rental period. You can easily check exactly what coverage is included in the price when making a search through the Auto Europe booking engine simply by clicking on the blue and white info icon (i) where you'll find all the relevant details included in the terms and conditions. We can offer you further protection through a series of other considerations for travelers looking for the best car rental coverage options for their visit to Greece. Please follow the link for more information about driving your rental in Greece.

 

Athens Travel blogs and Road Trip planners

Athens is known for being an archaeological site, but it is far more than that. It is a coastal city full of cultural life. From museums, to theatrical performances, to sporting events, there is no shortage of experiences. Take your rental car and drive to see the Acropolis, the Parthenon, or the Erechtheion. Then, stop at one of the many museums, such as the National Archaeological Museum or the Cycladic Art Museum. Check out the Athens Festival, which takes place every year from May to October and hosts numerous notable groups and artists. Learn more about driving information for your trip to Greece, and start planning your travel itinerary with Auto Europe today.

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Airport Information

Also known as Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, Athens International Airport (ATH) is Greece's main international airport and a major hub for Aegean Airlines and other Greek airlines. Known for its efficient operations and fast-growing passenger traffic since opening at the turn of the century, it has two terminals which are connected by an underground walkway. Various transportation options are available to and from downtown Athens, including regular train, coach, metro, bus services throughout the day and night.

Athens Airport (ATH)
Website: https://www.aia.gr/en
Address: Αthens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 19019, Greece
Telephone: +30 2103530000
Airlines operating at Athens Airport: Athens Airport (IATA code: ATH) serves as a hub for several major airlines, including Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Albania, Air Arabia, airBaltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air Haifa, Air Mediterranean, Air Serbia, Air Transat, American Airlines, Arkia, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bluebird Airways, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Croatia Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Egyptair, El Al, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, FLYYO, Gulf Air, Iberia, Israir, ITA Airways, Jet2.com, Juneyao Air, KLM, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Middle East Airlines, Norse Atlantic Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Olympic Air, Oman Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, SkyUp Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAROM, Transavia, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Volotea, Vueling, Wizz Air and World2Fly.