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Cheap Car Rental at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Rent a car for Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) with us and save on your next trip! We work with the best car rental companies in Greece to provide a wide variety of car hire deals for Athens at the lowest possible prices so that the needs of all travelers with different budget requirements can be met. Compare prices across multiple suppliers on our platform to book your rental car for Athens Airport at the cheapest rates. With us, you can benefit from flexible rental durations and reserve your ideal vehicle on a short-term, long-term, one-way, and last-minute basis. So, do what experienced travelers do - make your impending road trip from the airport a convenient and timely affair by pre-booking a vehicle with VIP Cars.
| Popular Car Types: | Luxury & Economy Car Rental |
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| Athens Airport Car Rental in Terminal: | Available |
Best Car Rental Companies in Athens Greece Airport
For those looking to pick-up a car hire upon arrival, the airport has a range of rental companies to choose from. Compare prices of well-known car rental companies and local suppliers at Athens International Airport through us for the best deals at affordable rates. Here is a list of rental car suppliers we work with:
Alamo
AutoUnion
Avis
Budget
Centauro
Enterprise
Europcar
Hertz
Keddy by Europcar
National
Sixt
Thrifty
SurPrice
Rental Car Pick-Up at Athens El Venizelos Airport (ATH)
The rental desks of on-site companies at Athens Airport are in the Arrivals Hall of the main Terminal between Gate 3 and Gate 4. All vehicles are parked in the rental car parking lot 500 meters from the terminals. Suppliers including Lets Drive, Yours Car Rental, Street Rent a Car, SKG Rent a Car, Idea Mobility, and Wheego have their offices on airport premises and thus provide a shuttle bus for passengers to reach their on-site branch location.
Some car rental companies may be located at more remote sites just outside the airport and thus offer shuttle or pick-up services to transfer passengers to their off-airport branch locations. The shuttle bus pick-up area is right outside the arrival exit door No.5. Centauro, Carwiz, Record Go, SurPrice, Green Motion, Abbycar, CarQ Rent A Car, AutoUnion, Cargini Rent A Car, addCar, OtoQ, Exer Rent A Car, and OptimoRent are among our global and local suppliers offering this service at ATH.
Finalrentals and Progress Car Rental are among our providers that offer Meet and Greet service to their customers. The supplier’s associate will be waiting to pick you up from the specified location and bring you to the branch location. The details about the pick-up location, operating hours, and the return address will also be mentioned in your Rental Voucher.
Rental Car Categories at Athens Airport Eleftherios Venizelos
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Cheap Car Rentals Athens
Economy, compacts, sedans, and minis are some of the cheapest vehicles to rent. Not only economical, but they are also easily available, even at short notice.
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Van Rental
Whether planning a family vacation with friends or family you can find 7, 8, 9, 12, and 15 passenger vans and minivans for group travel in addition to convertibles and SUVs.
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SUV Rental
Equipped with 4WD for more power and control, booking an SUV car rental in Athens Greece will broaden your sightseeing possibilities while also making remote locations accessible.
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Luxury Car Rental Athens
You can compare a bevy of premium and exotic cars for hire in Athens. Porsche, BMW, Bentley, Audi, and Corvette are some of the most sought-after cars in Greece.
Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos’ - Guide
| Address: | Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece |
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| IATA Code: | ATH |
Athens Airport, aka Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos’, is Athens’ primary airport. ATH has two terminals: The Main Terminal and the Satellite Terminal linked via an underground walkway. Greece’s busiest airport, Athens Airport provides flights to numerous destinations – both domestic and international. It acts as a base for Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air and is the focus city of Astra Airlines, Ellinair, Ryanair, and Volotea Airlines. For ground transportation, the airport offers a range of options in the form of buses, metro trains, and taxis with regular routes from Athens Airport to the city center, Piraeus ferry port, and more. For passengers looking for accommodation options, Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel is the only luxury hotel on the airport premises situated just a few steps from the main Terminal. Passengers can also find 24-hour Airport Information Desks at departures and arrivals.
Facilities at ATH
- Baggage Storage
- Premium Lounges
- Short/Long Term Parking
- Duty Free Shops
- Currency Exchange
- First Aid Station
- Free Wifi & Internet Kiosks
- Cafes & Restaurants
Tips for Renting a Car at Athens International Airport
- You must be at least 21 years of age to rent a car in Athens, however, the minimum rental age may vary from supplier to supplier depending on the car type you are renting. It is advised to bring all the documents listed on the rental voucher for a successful pickup.
- Booking a one-way car rental from Athens to Crete Island is possible through VIP Cars. Heraklion Airport (HER), Chania Airport (CHQ), Sitia Airport (JSH), Agios Nikolaos Downtown, and Rethymno Downtown are some of the popular locations in Crete where you can request a drop-off against a one-way fee. Enter your trip details in the booking form to see all the one-way deals for your desired route.
- Some other locations where you can return your Athens Airport rental car in the city are Piraeus Port, Hotel Hilton, Plaka, Koropi, Glyfada, and Athens City Center. You can see all available locations in the booking form or refer to the car rental locations map at the bottom of the page.
- It is advised to book your Athens Airport car rental as soon as possible. Early bookings usually come with better prices and more vehicle options.
Tourist Attractions Worth a Visit in Athens, Greece
There are numerous things to see in Athens, Greece, but the followings fall in the 'must-not-miss’ domain!!
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Acropolis of Athens
It is a 5th-century hilltop temple monument which is best known for its historically significant ancient buildings like the Parthenon.
Located 36.6 Km from Athens Airport.
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Acropolis Museum
This Museum features Ancient treasures unearthed from the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens in a contemporary setting.
Located 35.5 Km from Athens Airport.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
It is a vast temple which dates back to the 6th century B.C. and was built on a former site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.
Located 36.2 Km from Athens Airport.
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Plaka
Plaka is one of the many gems of Athens Downtown which is known for its shopping opportunities, churches, museums, and a happening nightlife.
Located 42.1 Km from Athens Airport.
One-Way & Cross-Border Car Rentals from Athens
Returning your rental car to a different location other than your initial pick-up is made easy with our one-way deals. Whether a domestic or international journey you can book a car hire for your desired route with this deal type. Driving your rental car across the border to neighboring countries such as Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, etc is made possible by suppliers such as Avis, Enterprise, Alamo, National, and more. However, it is best to ask your supplier beforehand if they allow cross-border travel and if there are any restrictions associated with the same.
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Car Rental Athens to Crete
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Car Rental Athens to Santorini
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Car Rental Athens to Zakynthos
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Car Rental Athens to Mykonos
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Car Rental Athens to Sarande
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Car Rental Athens to Thessaloniki
FAQs - Athens Airport Car Rental
Cross-border policies vary from supplier to supplier, and location to location. You can contact our 24/7 customer support to know the cross-border terms for your preferred supplier. Find your perfect car rental deal at Athens Airport with VIPCars.
Book a car rental for Athens Airport with VIPCars, we offer the cheapest prices from international and domestic suppliers to help you book a car at the most affordable rates.
Yes, with VIP Cars you can book an Automatic SUV for Athens Airport, Greece. Our suppliers’ fleet offers various options, for instance, “Audi Q3 Automatic or Similar” and we are sure you will find something to your liking. You can use filters to narrow down the search: clicking on 'SUV’ in-car categories section and 'automatic’ in Car specification section will certainly do the trick.
To return Athens Airport car rental, you will have to follow the 'car rental’ signs as you approach the airport. Park your car at the designated area for rentals and complete the formality related to return with the supplier’s associate.
If you had picked up the car at Athens Airport itself, the return location would remain the same as the pick-up location.
For after-hour car rental return, you need to follow the signs to reach the car park area and drop the car keys and completed contract in the 'Drop Box’ easily accessible.
You can see the final and detailed cost of a range of deals for Athens car rental by filling in your trip details in the booking form. Although multiple factors affect the total cost such as the rental duration, vehicle category, and the supplier you will find the best deals for Athens Greece while making a reservation on our platform.
Avance Car Rental is among our top-rated suppliers who offer low-cost deals for Athens ATH Airport at competitive rates. When browsing deals opt for Avance as your preferred supplier to see all the available cheap-priced deals.
While picking up your ATH rental car you will be required to present a credit card by the majority of our suppliers. You will be asked to make a payment for the security deposit through the credit card. This amount is only held on your account and is returned once the rental duration has ended. Refer to the supplier’s Rental Terms for more detailed information.