Car hires in Athens, Attica

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Athens car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in Athens offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

With temperatures averaging 53,6 °F and precipitation usually 40 mm during February, you should consider hiring a standard when travelling to Athens. A standard size car can handle the fluctuations in temperature and rainfall during the month of February and is a popular choice for travellers heading to Athens. Hiring a Standard in Athens will cost you R1 288/day on average.

50 km/h is the city speed limit for Athens, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around Athens are 90 km/h and 130 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in Athens, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

CarQ has Opel Vivaro hire available in Athens for R1 463/day on average. Availability for the Opel Vivaro hire in Athens may vary, so try not to schedule your car hire last-minute.

During the month of January the average temperature in Athens is 50 °F and the expected precipitation is 48 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Athens.

Those looking to hire a car in Athens for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in Attica during the month of January usually is around 50 °F with 48 mm of possible rain.

Prices for cars in Athens refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Athens is 214 as of January 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Athens. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Athens, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.