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Cheap Car Hire in Athens from R110

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 30/6 and drop-off date of 11/7. 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 10 June 2026.

Most popular company

CENTAURO

Price of petrol per litre

R40,87

Average price per day

R616

Cheapest price per day

R110
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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 10 June 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Athens this past week from 240 hire locations out of 97 hire agencies. Prices for a Athens small car hire start from R110/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R144+

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Compact

Compact

R147+

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SUV

SUV

R311+

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Mini

Mini

R110+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 032+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R242+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R292+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R465+

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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 R309. Data was last updated on 10 June 2026.
Hyundai i10R110/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 06/08/26
Datsun GoR135/day
2
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A/C
Datsun Go
Found 06/09/26
Volkswagen PoloR144/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 06/09/26

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 R330/day – about 1 379% 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 Lets Drive, offering prices from just R7,18/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is CarQ, with rates starting at R15,13/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 9.3/10 with 5 reviews). Avis (rated 7.1/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
9.3
Avis
Avis
7.1
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 R231. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R808 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 R231. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R808 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

R231

February

R231

March

R231

April

R297

May

R313

June

R396

July

R742

August

R808

September

R379

October

R264

November

R231

December

R280

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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 10 June 2026.

Budget

9,3
Wonderful
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

9,0

Avis

7,1
Good
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,7

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,1

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 10 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R616/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for R251/day from ADDCAR RENTAL , booked on Jun. 8.

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

    Centauro offers hire cars in Athens for about R1 803 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 R7 727. 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 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 July to be on average R0 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 10 June 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 (R16+).

Electric

Electric

R25+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R16+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R21+

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