Car hire at Athens Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Athens Airport it puts 209 offers from 26 rental companies within 10 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
209 offers from €5/day · prices for 8 Nov → 11 Nov
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Car-hire desks on the Arrivals level
The car-hire desks at Athens airport are on the Arrivals level of the Main Terminal Building, where six rental companies operate.
Source: Athens International Airport – Car rentals · Checked on 30 October 2026
Barrier-controlled pick-up and drop-off kerb
Access to the kerbside in front of Arrivals and Departures is controlled by barriers: the first 10 minutes are free (up to two entries a day), the next 10 minutes cost €5 and after 20 minutes you pay €1 a minute. The maximum stay is 60 minutes; vehicles left longer may be removed by crane.
Source: Athens International Airport – Pick up / Drop off zone · Checked on 30 October 2026
Free minutes in the airport car parks
In the official airport car parks the first 30 minutes are free at Short Term 1 (new location, inside the Long Term car park) and the first 20 minutes at Short Term 2 and Long Term.
Source: Athens International Airport – Official Airport Parking · Checked on 30 October 2026
Electric-car charging at Short Term 1
The Short Term 1 car park (inside the Long Term car park) has 14 public charging points, including a 160 kW DC fast charger. You start and pay for a session by scanning the QR code on the charger with the operator's app.
Source: Athens International Airport – Official Airport Parking · Checked on 30 October 2026
Attiki Odos: one toll, paid on entry
Attiki Odos, the toll motorway that links the airport with Athens, charges once when you enter it: €2.55 in cash for a car, the same at all 39 toll stations whatever the distance. Staffed lanes take cash or bank cards, except Diners and American Express.
Source: Nea Attiki Odos – Tolls · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire at Athens Airport
How much does a hire car cost at Athens Airport?
The cheapest offer we found costs €5 per day (€15 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Renault Twingo or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic at Athens Airport?
Yes: 70 offers with automatic transmission within 10 km, from €19 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at Athens Airport?
Yes: 11 offers with 7 or more seats within 10 km, from €101 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at Athens Airport?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of €868 or less; 44 of 209 ask for €300 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
209 of the 209 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in euros on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
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209 offers from 26 rental companies within 10 km of Athens Airport, for a 3-day rental (8 Nov → 11 Nov). Prices updated: 1 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Dacia Jogger Estate or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 3 bags · Estate
In the terminal · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€105 for 3 days€35/day
View offer€105 for 3 days
€35/day
Dacia Jogger or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 3 bags · Estate
In the terminal · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€116 for 3 days€39/day
View offer€116 for 3 days
€39/day
Chery Tiggo 8 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€148 for 3 days€49/day
View offer€148 for 3 days
€49/day
Opel Combo or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In the terminal · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€190 for 3 days€63/day
View offer€190 for 3 days
€63/day
Nissan NV200 or similar
Manual · 7 seats · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€101 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€101 for 3 days
€34/day
Nissan NV300 or similar
Manual · 9 seats · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€117 for 3 days€39/day
View offer€117 for 3 days
€39/day
Nissan Evalia or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €290 · Customer rating 8.3/10
€187 for 3 days€62/day
View offer€187 for 3 days
€62/day
Volkswagen Caddy or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €290 · Customer rating 8.3/10
€192 for 3 days€64/day
View offer€192 for 3 days
€64/day
Dacia Jogger or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€113 for 3 days€38/day
View offer€113 for 3 days
€38/day
Dacia Jogger or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Ateena Lentokenttä, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€122 for 3 days€41/day
View offer€122 for 3 days
€41/day
Fiat Doblo or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Ateena Lentokenttä, 2 km · 19 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.2/10
€122 for 3 days€41/day
View offer€122 for 3 days
€41/day