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. Book your next rental vehicle online with our simple, three-step booking engine.
In combination with your domestic driver's license, Greece mandates that international drivers must possess an international driver's permit (IDP). Even though some rental suppliers may allow you to drive your car away from the lot with no IDP, we highly recommend you travel with one as it is required by law. For more resources on which destinations require an IDP and how to acquire one, kindly visit our International Driver's Permit FAQ page.
Shopping opportunities at the Athens Airport are plentiful, offering an extensive array of duty-free goods and luxury wares that fulfill last-minute gifting and personal interest needs and basic, supplemental travel items. Food and beverage options include anything from your choice of caffeinated concoctions, to familiar establishments like McDonald's and the Heineken Bar. A currency exchange desk is open 24/7, and ATM's are available throughout the airport. A bank and postal service both offer regular business hours. Medical facilities are staffed and equipped to handle first aid emergencies at all times. There is no charge for the first hour of Wi-Fi use, after which you will have to agree to the terms, conditions and applicable fees to continue utilizing internet services. The departures area hosts multiple business lounges for premier travelers.
Small children that are accompanied by an adult may visit the free Play Area while waiting for their flight, providing they can provide proof-of-travel documents and are in good health. It is located in the Main Terminal Building on the second floor. There are also specially outfitted bathrooms for nursing mothers.
Any questions that arise during your time at the Athens International Airport should be directed to the knowledgeable staff at the information airport information desks for immediate answers or to facilitate further investigation in regards to the query.
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!
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Avis at Athens Airport Athens International Airport, Athens, Greece 190 19 +30 21 0353 0578 |
Avis Hours: Sun - Sat: 24hrs |
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Budget at Athens Airport Athens International Airport, Athens, Greece 190 04 +30 21 0353 0553 |
Budget Hours: Sun - Sat: 24hrs |
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Sixt at Athens Airport Athens International Airport, Athens, Greece 190 04 +30 21 0353 0556 |
Sixt Hours: Sun - Sat: 24hrs |
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![]() Attiki Odos Spata Artemida, Attica, 190 04 IATA Code: ATH IACO Code: LGAV Latitude: 37.936389 Longitude: 23.947222 General Information: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", commonly initialized as "AIA", began operation on 28 March 2001 and is the primary international airport that serves the city of Athens and the region of Attica. |