Thessaloniki Car Rental Deals

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On offer with our services for car rental in Thessaloniki is an array of compact cars and sedans, SUVs, minivans, sports cars and convertibles. We can provide a range of optional features and you can rent a car in Thessaloniki short or long term. Please be aware, however, reservations can only be guaranteed for the chosen car category as specific models are subject to availability.

Add-ons and extras with Sixt car rental in Thessaloniki

• GPS
• Additional drivers
• Child seats suitable for babies, toddlers and small children
• Theft protection and other coverage packages

Traffic Information

Thessaloniki lies on the crossroads of several major motorways which all connect on the Thessaloniki Inner Ring Road. This is the main route of the city with a speed limit of 90 km/h (56 mph). Like many urban areas, parking in Thessaloniki can prove difficult. Using paid parking lots is a good solution to avoid wasting time looking for parking. From Thessaloniki you are well situated for car rental road trips to many beautiful destinations including the beaches of Chalkidiki.

Sixt Tips

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece sitting to the north of Athens. There are a number of archeological sites that go as far back as the late second and early third centuries. Important sites include what was the Galerius Maximianus Palace, the Truimphal Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda which is a 4th century building that was later converted into a church. Thessaloniki is also home to the Byzantine monuments which can be compared to an open-air museum. The city also has a number religious landmarks, such as the 7th century Holy Wisdom of God. Other interesting stops to make with your rental car in Thessaloniki include the 15th century White Tower, a major hallmark of the city, the mosques of the Hamza Bey Cami and to the Turkish bathhouses or Hamams.

Sightseeing Destinations

Not far from Thessaloniki is the beautiful town of Edessa. Here you have easy access to look at the largest waterfalls in the Balkans, the most impressive being Karanos which features a 70 meter drop.

Distance to Edessa Waterfall

• From Thessaloniki Airport via E02: 69 miles, about 1 hour and 45 minutes
• From Port of Thessaloniki via E02: 65 miles, about 1 hour and 20 minutes

A drive to Meteora from Thessaloniki allows you to explore a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site. The six Eastern Orthodox monasteries are built on top of rock pillars and after Mount Athos are the largest and most important. The hike to the complex is not hard but be sure to bring along enough water and a hat to block the sun if making the excursion during the summer months.

Distance to Meteora

• From Thessaloniki Airport: 161 miles, about 3 hour and 15 minutes
• From Port of Thessaloniki: 141 miles, about 2 hour and 45 minutes

Business Travel

As Greece's second biggest city, Thessaloniki is main center of business and is becoming an interesting destination for the startup community. Besides a variety of co-working spaces there are many tech oriented meet-ups around the city and hosts DEVit, the region's leading web developer conference. The Port of Thessaloniki is another important economic feature and a major transportation hub for the Balkans and all of Southeastern Europe.