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Car Hire & Mini Guide for Greece

Not renowned for the reliability or regularity of public transport, hiring a car in Greece is a great option for those looking for independent transport around this wonderful country. From the draw of the Greek Islands to Athens itself, Greece attracts well over 20 million visitors every year, many of whom opt to rent a car. With such volumes of visitors brings strong competition and we offer rental vehicles from leading car hire companies such as Budget, Hertz and Sixt. There are in fact more than 20 car rental companies currently active in Greece. No matter where or when you arrive in Greece, you can be sure that there will be a car rental deal to be found, perfect for getting your adventure off to a great start.

Located in Southern Europe, Greece sits upon the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. Greece has coastline and islands touched by three separate seas, the Ionian Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Greece has a very long cultural history, a history which has profoundly influenced philosophy, the arts, science and western society as a whole.

Greece can be logically split into five separate regions. Attica is located on the Aegean Sea and is the region in which Athens, the capital city of Greece stands. The Peloponnese is an area of Greece which has a long historic history, and includes the town of Sparta. The Greek Islands is a cover all name given to the large quantity of islands which make up Greece proper and includes Corfu, Rhodes, Kos, Mykonos and Milos among others. Crete is the largest of the islands to be found around Greece, and is located in the Mediterranean Sea, a popular holiday destination. Central and Northern Greece is the largest region, making up a large area of Europe.

The major cities in Greece include the capital city, Athens. A large metropolitan city with a population of almost 4 million people. Heraklion is the largest city upon the island of Crete. A historical centre, with a documented history going back some 3,000 years, many exhibits from these times are viewable in the Archaeological Museum. The capital of the Peloponnese is Patras, with its superbly preserved Roman architecture. Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and is located in the region of Central Macedonia. A long history including periods under Ottoman, Byzantine and Roman rule. Greece has an abundance of historic sites within its borders, many of which are part of history in their own right. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Delphi is such a place.

The mythical home of the oracle to the Greek god Apollo. Athens is home to a whole host of historic sites including the Acropolis, the sacred city of the goddess Athena. Athens also has a large selection of museums, both historically and culturally focused.

Most popular airports in Greece for car hire collection:-


Cheapest car hire in Greece

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.34 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 191.40 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.34 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 191.40 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.94 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 195.61 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.59 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 242.13 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.60 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 249.23 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.60 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 249.23 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.60 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 249.23 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.60 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 249.23 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.60 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 249.23 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.82 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 215.75 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.82 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 215.75 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Auris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.12 EUR/day
Toyota Auris

7 Days rental at 238.84 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Auris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.12 EUR/day
Toyota Auris

7 Days rental at 238.84 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.73 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 271.17 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.97 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 286.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 42.39 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 296.73 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 42.39 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 296.73 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 42.39 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 296.73 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 28.87 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 202.15 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 28.87 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 202.15 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.25 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 211.77 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.25 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 211.77 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Micra

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.54 EUR/day
Nissan Micra

7 Days rental at 234.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.92 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 251.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.57 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 263.04 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.79 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 271.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.79 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 271.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV 200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.24 EUR/day
Nissan NV 200

7 Days rental at 491.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV 200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.24 EUR/day
Nissan NV 200

7 Days rental at 491.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV 200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 98.89 EUR/day
Nissan NV 200

7 Days rental at 692.24 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volvo S60

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 99.32 EUR/day
Volvo S60

7 Days rental at 695.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV 200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 100.67 EUR/day
Nissan NV 200

7 Days rental at 704.69 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Combo

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 102.95 EUR/day
Opel Combo

7 Days rental at 720.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volvo S60

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 103.65 EUR/day
Volvo S60

7 Days rental at 725.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 107.94 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 755.64 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 107.94 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 755.64 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 46.83 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 327.84 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.23 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 358.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.23 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 358.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C-Elysee

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.10 EUR/day
Citroen C-Elysee

7 Days rental at 364.74 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.03 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 371.24 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.03 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 371.24 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 55.17 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 386.24 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C-Elysee

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 55.28 EUR/day
Citroen C-Elysee

7 Days rental at 386.97 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C-Elysee

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 55.28 EUR/day
Citroen C-Elysee

7 Days rental at 386.97 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.27 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.3

7 Days rental at 680.92 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 194.70 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 1362.93 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 111.22 EUR/day
Kia Niro Electric

7 Days rental at 778.57 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 200.68 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 1404.77 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 111.22 EUR/day
Kia Niro Electric

7 Days rental at 778.57 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 92.25 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.3

7 Days rental at 645.77 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 200.39 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.4

7 Days rental at 1402.75 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3 Long Range

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 260.09 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

7 Days rental at 1820.66 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.20 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.3

7 Days rental at 617.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat Panda Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.10 EUR/day
Fiat Panda Hybrid

7 Days rental at 364.73 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 50.58 EUR/day
Fiat Panda Hybrid

7 Days rental at 354.09 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Range Rover Sport Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 917.06 EUR/day
Range Rover Sport Hybrid

7 Days rental at 6419.43 EUR from 24/07/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.84 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 488.92 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat Panda Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 54.39 EUR/day
Fiat Panda Hybrid

7 Days rental at 380.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.80 EUR/day
Fiat Panda Hybrid

7 Days rental at 369.66 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.50 EUR/day
Fiat Panda Hybrid

7 Days rental at 360.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.56 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 682.94 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota C-HR

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 108.11 EUR/day
Toyota C-HR

7 Days rental at 756.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Greece

  • CreteDrive on the right-hand side of the road in Greece, the steering wheel in a rental car will be on the left
  • It'll cost around 60 EUR to refill a compact class rental car with petrol
  • There are toll roads in Greece, it's wise to carry some EUR in cash, but you can pay by credit / debit card
  • Hertz are the highest rated car hire company in Greece with a rating of 8.4/10 from over 13,000 reviews
  • Don't be alarmed to hear horns beeping regularly, it's not necessarily a sign of aggressive driving
 

Popular car hire destinations in Greece

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Greece

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    110kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    110-130kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    EUR  1.83/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    10-25g

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    EUR €

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Greece

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Enterprise
44
8.7/10
1,938
€ 49.49
€ 62.30
€ 78.83
€ 104.21
 Sixt
18
8.4/10
1,959
€ 46.95
€ 61.36
€ 82.80
€ 147.06
 Budget
51
8.2/10
11,531
€ 79.28
€ 112.85
€ 182.85
€ 271.42
 Thrifty
58
8.2/10
11,661
€ 52.46
€ 61.90
€ 84.69
€ 252.80
 Alamo
24
8.2/10
4,806
€ 48.99
€ 57.02
€ 95.25
€ 100.04
 Auto-union
62
7.9/10
13,602
€ 38.29
€ 46.26
€ 82.79
€ 130.28
 Avis
56
7.9/10
3,535
€ 85.71
€ 121.42
€ 192.85
€ 285.71
 Hertz
72
7.7/10
6,934
€ 58.56
€ 68.62
€ 110.22
€ 260.58
 Europcar
65
7.6/10
2,088
€ 42.09
€ 51.03
€ 93.68
€ 101.44
 Yours car rental
35
7.6/10
4,673
€ 43.98
€ 53.67
€ 62.70
€ 117.12
 Grentals
28
7.3/10
2,794
€ 46.43
€ 59.96
€ 73.40
€ 132.31
 Carwiz
28
7.3/10
5,641
€ 43.95
€ 55.26
€ 52.10
€ 134.80
 Addcar
19
7.3/10
1,967
€ 41.33
€ 52.21
€ 72.67
€ 92.10
 Surprice
65
7.0/10
8,156
€ 38.63
€ 46.76
€ 51.23
€ 110.24
 Green motion
47
5.9/10
9,408
€ 27.94
€ 38.73
€ 46.83
€ 73.53

Car rental agent statistics in Greece

  • 9.3/10
    Highest rated agent:
    DRIVE S.A.
  • 3.9/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    GREEN MOTION
  • 95,635
    Total number of reviews in
    Greece
  • 69
    Most Locations in Greece:
    HERTZ
  • 18
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 32
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Greece

ItemPercent
January€ 45
February€ 44
March€ 43
April€ 53
May€ 67
June€ 80
July€ 129
August€ 134
September€ 91
October€ 63
November€ 62
December€ 53
ItemPercent
January€ 32
February€ 32
March€ 31
April€ 40
May€ 48
June€ 60
July€ 97
August€ 102
September€ 66
October€ 45
November€ 43
December€ 39
ItemPercent
January€ 99
February€ 105
March€ 101
April€ 105
May€ 131
June€ 147
July€ 228
August€ 221
September€ 158
October€ 114
November€ 122
December€ 111
ItemPercent
January€ 73
February€ 75
March€ 69
April€ 83
May€ 102
June€ 121
July€ 195
August€ 206
September€ 141
October€ 99
November€ 104
December€ 91
ItemPercent
January€ 165
February€ 157
March€ 163
April€ 174
May€ 221
June€ 273
July€ 388
August€ 412
September€ 279
October€ 209
November€ 183
December€ 170
ItemPercent
January€ 29
February€ 29
March€ 28
April€ 39
May€ 45
June€ 54
July€ 88
August€ 91
September€ 60
October€ 39
November€ 38
December€ 32
ItemPercent
January€ 112
February€ 112
March€ 109
April€ 123
May€ 156
June€ 177
July€ 267
August€ 252
September€ 184
October€ 131
November€ 146
December€ 133
ItemPercent
January€ 51
February€ 49
March€ 50
April€ 65
May€ 78
June€ 93
July€ 153
August€ 163
September€ 114
October€ 75
November€ 74
December€ 63

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Greece

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 1.93

€ 2.36

Jul , 2022

€ 2.08

€ 2.39

Aug , 2022

€ 1.90

€ 2.15

Sep , 2022

€ 1.94

€ 2.00

Oct , 2022

€ 1.90

€ 1.98

Nov , 2022

€ 2.09

€ 2.09

Dec , 2022

€ 1.89

€ 1.96

Jan , 2023

€ 1.79

€ 1.86

Feb , 2023

€ 1.78

€ 1.91

Mar , 2023

€ 1.71

€ 1.90

Apr , 2023

€ 1.65

€ 1.92

May , 2023

€ 1.54

€ 1.83

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 1.54 1.83
Apr , 2023 1.65 1.92
Mar , 2023 1.71 1.90
Feb , 2023 1.78 1.91
Jan , 2023 1.79 1.86
Dec , 2022 1.89 1.96
Nov , 2022 2.09 2.09
Oct , 2022 1.90 1.98
Sep , 2022 1.94 2.00
Aug , 2022 1.90 2.15
Jul , 2022 2.08 2.39
Jun , 2022 1.93 2.36

Car rental price statistics in Greece

  • € 191.38
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 1236.59
    Highest daily price:
    Fiat 500 Convertible
  • 8,771
    Total cars available
     
  • 481
    Most popular model:
    Opel Corsa
  • 363
    Location with most cars:
    Athens - Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos
  • € 27.3 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    ABBYCAR - Rhodes - Vrisia
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