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Cheap Car Hire in Athens from R184

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 16/9 and drop-off date of 1/10. 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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Athens car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Athens. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 July 2026.

Most popular company

CENTAURO

Price of petrol per litre

R37,45

Average price per day

R821

Cheapest price per day

R184
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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 24 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Athens this past week from 241 hire locations out of 97 hire agencies. Prices for a Athens small car hire start from R184/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R184+

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Compact

Compact

R286+

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Mini

Mini

R225+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R969+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R321+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R388+

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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 R511. Data was last updated on 24 July 2026.
Kia PicantoR184/day
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Kia Picanto
Found 07/23/26
Kia PicantoR225/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 07/22/26
Volkswagen up!R238/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Found 07/22/26

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 R348/day – about 1 442% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Athens?

In Athens, the most affordable car hire company right now is CarWiz, offering prices from just R26,66/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at R30,01/day.

What is the best car rental company in Athens?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Athens is Budget (rated 9.2/10 with 6 reviews). Avis (rated 6.9/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
9.2
Avis
Avis
6.9
Cargini
Cargini
0.0
Xenos Car Rentals
Xenos Car Rentals
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Athens?

At Athens, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R232. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R812 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 January, with an average daily rate of just R232. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R812 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

R232

February

R232

March

R232

April

R298

May

R331

June

R414

July

R762

August

R812

September

R381

October

R265

November

R232

December

R282

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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 24 July 2026.

Budget

9,2
Wonderful
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,9

Avis

6,9
Okay
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Cargini

1 location
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Xenos Car Rentals

1 location
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CarQ

1 location
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National

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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CARO

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Athens, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R821/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for R325/day from ADDCAR RENTAL , booked on Jul. 18.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Athens for a week from Centauro?

    Centauro offers hire cars in Athens for about R2 026 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 does it cost to rent a car in Athens for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Athens for a month is R8 685. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Athens for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Athens are typically R497 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to R497. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in August to be on average R1 935 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Athens

Browse car hires by fuel type in Athens. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Athens. Deals were last updated on 24 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Athens. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R20+).

Electric

Electric

R23+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R20+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R20+

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