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Car Hire Athens International Airport (ATH)
Athens International Airport (ATH)
Address
Airport, Athens, 19019, GR
Phone
(30) 210 3530579
Hours of operation
Mon-Sun
Open 24 hrs
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Find your perfect hire car at Athens International Airport
Picking up a rental car from Athens International Airport (ATH) is the perfect place to start your own Greek odyssey. History is everywhere in Athens so why not plan your journey through Athens past and present with a car rental from Avis.
Where to find Avis at Athens International Airport
You’ll find our Avis location at Athens International Airport located within the arrivals area, on the north side of the main terminal building.
Avis services at Athens International Airport
Our Athens Airport location offers a quality range of vehicles perfect for all occasions. A compact car is ideal for the narrow streets of the old town, while an estate or SUV gives you more room for luggage. People carriers are great for families, as it provide enough space for everyone.
You can add any extras you may need when you book, such as, GPS navigation, child safety seats and additional driver cover.
How to get from Athens International Airport to central Athens
The drive into the centre of Athens from Athens International Airport is just 21 miles (34km) and will take around 50min depending on traffic conditions and the time of day. You’ll find road signs are written in both Greek and English. Setting off from the parking area opposite the terminal building, head northwest on Attiki Odos 62 merging onto the A6, and joining the A64 ring road leaving at exit Y1 for Athens Centre.
Athens Airport car hire FAQs
The minimum age depends on the country and the car group you choose, and a young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25. Check the rental terms shown during booking for the exact requirements. Drivers also need a full, valid driving licence, so be sure to bring yours when you collect the car.
Yes. One-way rental with Avis lets you collect your car at Athens Airport and return it to another Avis location. Availability and any one-way fee depend on your route, so check when you book. Many Avis locations also offer 24-hour drop-off, which makes one-way trips more flexible.
Yes, if you want to see more than the city. A hire car lets you reach the coast, the Peloponnese and sites such as Cape Sounion at your own pace. If you are only visiting central Athens, public transport may be enough.
The city centre is divided into parking zones, signposted with the letter P. White zones allow parking for a maximum of 3 hours, blue zones are reserved for residents and yellow zones for emergency vehicles. Look out for signs and payment instructions, as rules can vary from one area to the next.
A compact car is easier on busy city streets and in tight spaces. For longer trips with family or luggage, choose a larger car or SUV. You can choose your preferred car group and add any extras you need when you book.
Tips for driving in Athens
In Athens, Greece as in the rest of Europe you will be driving on the right-hand side of the road. When you are driving in Greece, you always need to carry a full valid driving licence and proof of ID (passport). For detailed information before you travel, we’ve created a handy guide to the driving rules you need to know in Greece.
Explore Athens with your hire car
Most visitors to Athens plan around the Acropolis, and it deserves the attention. The Parthenon is best early, before the heat and the crowds build, and the streets of Plaka and Monastiraki below it are made for slow wandering, with cafés, tavernas and a flea market to dip into.
The city has more to offer too. The National Archaeological Museum holds some of Greece’s most important ancient finds, and Lycabettus Hill gives a wide view across the rooftops.
Beyond the centre, the Athens Riviera brings beaches and seafront dining, and Cape Sounion has the clifftop Temple of Poseidon. A hire car makes the coast easy to reach, so you can see the city in the morning and be by the sea for lunch.
Road trips from Athens
If you are planning a road trip from Athens International Airport you will find so much to explore within easy reach. Head south of the airport down to beautiful Cape Sounion, a 40km (24 mile), 40min drive and arrive in time to see the sun set at the Temple of Poseidon. Head west along the coast road taking in the 59km (37-mile) long Athens Riviera, sometimes called the Hamptons of Greece, with its pine-fringed beaches and luxury hotel resorts. Alternatively, dive deep into the history of the country with a 40km (24-mile) road trip north to the ancient site of Marathon and the Battle of Marathon, in Attica.
Why choose Avis for your car hire?
From the moment you land in Athens, Avis helps you get on the road. Book direct and you get the benefits below, whatever the length of your trip.
- Fully flexible
Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers. - Savings on coverage
When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover. - Loyalty benefits
Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more. - Faster collection
Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
Parking in Athens
Before you leave the airport in your rental car, it’s helpful to find out about parking in Athens. The city centre is divided into parking zones which you will see signposted with the letter P and corresponding lines on the edges of roads. Parking is allowed in the white zones for a maximum of 3 hours. Blue parking zones are reserved for residents while yellow parking zones are reserved for emergency vehicles.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Additional Fees
- Additional Information
- Age Requirements
- Avis First
- Cancellations/No Shows
- Collecting and Returning Your Vehicle
- Fuel Policy
- One Way Rentals
- Payment Options
- Special Equipment
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Waiver and Protection Options
Collision Damage Waiver
(CDW)
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally between EUR 12.50 to EUR 22.50 per day (if not included as standard) If you rent the vehicle for more than 14 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 14 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero
Normally between EUR 16.00 to EUR 65.00 per day charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days.
Theft Protection (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally between EUR 4.50 to EUR 12.00 per day (if not included as standard) charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days.
Super Theft Protection (STP)
An excess reduction product which reduces your theft protection excess to zero on cars.
Included in super collision damage waiver
Windscreen protection
This protection reduces the amount you pay to zero if the windscreen is damaged while you're renting the vehicle. Having windscreen protection also means you won't pay a Damage/Loss/Repair Processing Fee.
Included in super collision damage waiver
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
A maximum of EUR 50,000.00 in the event of death and permanent total or partial disability
A maximum of EUR 2,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident.
Normally EUR 2.50 per day (charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days)
Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. Super Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of EUR 80,000.00 in the event of death
- A maximum of EUR 100,000.00 in the event of permanent total or partial disability
- A maximum of EUR 5,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
Normally EUR 3.50 per day (charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30days)
Roadside Assistance Plus
What's covered?
Lockout Service: Budget will assist the driver gain entry when keys are locked inside the vehicle or when he has lost the keys.
Flat Battery: If the vehicle experiences battery failure, Budget will provide a jump start.
Tyre assistance: Replacement of a flat or damaged tyre with the spare, or get the car towed to the nearest service facility.
Damage caused while Budget car was on board ship.
What's not covered? **
Cost for replacement of the keys in case of loss.
Battery damage caused intentionally or by negligence.
Tyre damage caused intentionally, by negligence or by driving in non-permitted areas as of rental agreement's terms and conditions.
Fuel costs and refuelling service fee, in case of fuel delivery.
EUR 3.50 per day (charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days)
Protection packages - Complete Protection includes Super Damage Waiver, Super Theft Protection, Windscreen Protection, Super Personal Accident Insurance and Roadside Assistance Plus
Normally between EUR 25.50 and EUR 74.50 per day charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days.
