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Book a cheap car rental for your Athens trip through VIPCars
VIPCars provides car rentals from popular brands like Europcar and Sixt at very affordable rates with a wide fleet of cars available for Athens. We have car rentals in both petrol and diesel variants as well as a simple yet modern booking engine. So, you get the best deals along with many free inclusions if you book a car rental through our website. You may use our unique filters related to price, category, supplier and more to make your car rental search easier.
Our payments are done through a safe and secure payment gateway while the confirmation of the booking takes hardly a few minutes. The pickup and drop is available in all the popular locations of Athens. So, roam about in the historical city at your own convenience with an independent car rental. You can visit all the attractions by car along with nearby towns, cities and villages as buses do not stop at the many minor archaeological sites but a car rental will give you the freedom to go wherever you want.
Our top car rental companies in Athens
Europcar
Alamo
ACE
Avis
Sixt
Enterprise
Our car rental fleet in Athens
Our car rental fleet for Athens comprises of small affordable cars as well as luxury cars with both manual and automatic variants.
- Economy
Economy cars are one of the most preferred cars in Athens as these allow undisturbed mobility to and fro all the popular destinations of the city while saving on money. Common economy cars available in Athens include Kia Picanto, Fiat Panda and Suzuki Swift.
- Standard
A mid-size or standard car has all the comfort required in a car along with some style. It is the ideal car in terms of efficiency and cabin space when there are only a few passengers and some luggage. Kia Rio, BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 are a few of the many standard-sized cars available in Athens.
- Compact
Compact cars are the ideal cars in terms of extra legroom and luggage space to suit one or two passengers. These cars have many sub-categories like wagons, 2-door coupes as well as hatchbacks. The fleet in Athens include models like Fiat Punto, Nissan Note and Ford Focus.
General Information for Travelers Visiting Athens
A few driving tips for Athens
- Drive patiently and defensively.
- If you want to drive out of Athens then use the motorways.
- Avoid rush hours.
- Use a GPS to navigate.
- Do not use a cell phone without a hands-free kit.
- Traffic violations in Greece are expensive.
Why go for a cheap car rental in Athens through VIPCars?
- Extras- Booking a car rental through VIPCars lets you add extras like Booster Cushion and Navigation System (GPS) to your car rental.
- Free inclusions- Many free inclusions like unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver and third party liability are included in the price.
- Modifications- The booking can be modified at any time from your VIPCars account.
- Customer support- Our 24*7 customer care support will help you via chat, email or call for any queries.
Learn about Athens
Athens is the ancient capital of the world with a more than 3000 years old history. The city is rich in points of interest, beaches, shopping and restaurants. The city features neoclassical architecture and lies at the basin of Attica.
What are the most famous local points of interest in Athens?
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AcropolisDistance : 14 min (3.4 km) via Stadiou and EO91.
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Acropolis Museum
Distance : 10 min (2.4 km) via Stadiou and EO91.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
Distance : 12 min (3.2 km) via Stadiou and EO91.
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Syntagma Square
Distance : 6 min (1.2 km) via Stadiou.
