Athens Car Rental Deals

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The Sixt fleet offers a large selection of diverse vehicles so no matter what you have in mind for your Athens car rental, we can accommodate. Browse our fleet and then book ahead online or over the phone with our team. See what suits your Athens travel best from our up-to-date compact cars and sedans, sports cars and convertibles, SUVs and minivans. You can tailor your rental to your requirements with our deals on useful add-ons. Include a GPS, a child seat, an additional driver, coverage options and more for an optimal drive.

Extras for car rental in Athens:

• Snow chains
• Theft protection
• Collision damage waiver and personal accident protection

Traffic Information

Athens is the starting point for two of the main motorways in Greece. The northbound A1/E75 runs to Thessaloniki and the westbound A8/E95 that runs to Patras. The Attiki Odos toll road (A6) serves the urban core of Athens and its main section can be used to reach the Athens International Airport. Two beltways, the Aigaleo Beltway (A65) and the Hymettus Beltway (A64) serve the western and eastern parts of Athens.

When driving in Athens be aware the speed limit is 31 mph in the city. Make sure to not drive in the bus lanes which are marked by a yellow divider, violators may be subject to fines. As you will be sharing the road with many motorbikes who may or may not follow the rules accordingly, we advise to take extra caution. Parking spots in downtown Athens are hard to come by so it is best to arrange to stay at a hotel with a parking garage.

Sightseeing Destinations

Pireas

Pireas is the main port of Athens and the biggest in all of Greece. Divided into three parts each has attractions close by. The central port is the center of activity in Pireas and a stroll around gives you a chance to check out the cargo ships and sea liners. Or take in the impressive yachts found in the Zea marina as you enjoy a meal overlooking the sea. Afterwards head to the archaeological museum and the Ancient Theater of Zea that is right next to it. If you want a more local vibe then eat some seafood from a local establishment at the Mikrolimano port. Before driving back to Athens make a stop in Kastella and walk to the top of the hill for a peek at the picturesque houses and alleys of this popular district.

Rafina

To the east of Athens lies the seaport of Rafina. A popular weekend destination due to its access to the Cyclades islands and its excellent dining options. Many restaurants specialize in fried squid and other delicacies from the sea.