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Cheap Car Hire in Athens from R240
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Athens with a pick-up date of 1/9 and drop-off date of 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Athens
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Athens and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Athens this past week from 232 hire locations out of 95 hire agencies. Prices for a Athens small car hire start from R240/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
R246+
Compact
R272+
SUV
R285+
Mini
R240+
Passenger van
R1 155+
Compact estate car
R281+
Compact SUV
R359+
Intermediate SUV
R382+
Compare car hire deals in Athens by type
Here are the best Athens small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Athens SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Athens van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Kia PicantoR240/day
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Renault KwidR246/day
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Hyundai AtosR260/day
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Best car hire deals found in Athens
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Athens. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Athens with an average daily rate of R375. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Kia PicantoR240/day
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Renault KwidR246/day
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Hyundai AtosR260/day
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Cheapflights insights for Athens car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Athens, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R281/day – about 1 182% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Athens?
In Athens, the most affordable car hire company right now is Selecta rent a car, offering prices from just R251,43/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at R480,36/day.
What is the best car rental company in Athens?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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.
Thrifty
10.0
ADDCAR RENTAL
10.0
Hertz
9.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.2
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Athens?
At Athens, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R193. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R861 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Athens, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R193. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R861 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R228
February
R193
March
R211
April
R334
May
R316
June
R439
July
R808
August
R861
September
R387
October
R281
November
R264
December
R299
What car do most people hire in Athens?
Passenger van cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Athens. Luxury cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Hyundai i10 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 hire agencies in Athens known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Athens. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 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
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
9,3
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Hertz
2 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,5
Comfort
9,2
Overall
9,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,2
Value
8,2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,3
Comfort
9,3
Overall
9,1
Pick-up/drop-off
9,5
Value
9,0
Autounion Car Rental
2 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,2
Comfort
8,8
Overall
8,8
Pick-up/drop-off
8,8
Value
8,8
Avance Rent a Car
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
8,5
Overall
8,8
Pick-up/drop-off
8,5
Value
8,0
Dollar
3 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
9,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,5
Value
7,5
Europcar
15 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,1
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,2
Pick-up/drop-off
7,7
Value
7,2
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Athens, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Athens for a week from Selecta rent a car?
Selecta rent a car offers hire cars in Athens for about R1 760 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Athens?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Athens for a month is certainly possible.
How much is a car hire in Athens for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Athens are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in September to be on average R745 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Athens
Browse car hires by fuel type in Athens. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Athens. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Athens. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R16+).
Electric
R16+
Hybrid
R17+
Petrol/Diesel
R16+
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