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Cheap Car Hire in Athens from R159

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Athens car hires in 2026

Most popular company

MODIRENTACAR

Price of petrol per litre

R37,97

Average price per day

R822

Cheapest price per day

R159
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Popular car types in Athens

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Athens this past week from 242 hire locations out of 98 hire agencies. Prices for a Athens small car hire start from R159/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R170+

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Compact

Compact

R207+

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Mini

Mini

R159+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R734+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R216+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R293+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R360+

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Best car hire deals found in Athens

Kia PicantoR159/day
Kia Picanto
Found 09/09/26
Hyundai i20R170/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/09/26
Toyota YarisR207/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Athens car hires

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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 R304/day – about 1 256% 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , offering prices from just R9,90/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Lets Drive, with rates starting at R12,92/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 8.4/10 with 7 reviews). Avis (rated 7.3/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.4
Avis
Avis
7.3
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 R224. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R753 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 R224. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R753 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

R224

February

R224

March

R224

April

R288

May

R304

June

R400

July

R753

August

R753

September

R368

October

R272

November

R224

December

R272

What car do most people hire in Athens?

Passenger van cars (Peugeot 5008 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Athens. Economy cars (Fiat Punto or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (MG ZS or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Athens

Budget

8,4
Very Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,1

Avis

7,3
Good
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

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

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R822/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for R283/day from CarQ, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Modi Rent a Car offers hire cars in Athens for about R12 806 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 R54 882. 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 October to be on average R2 102 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Athens

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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 (R18+).

Electric

Electric

R31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R18+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R23+

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