Car Hire in Athens

The Enterprise branch locations in Athens offer a wide range of cars and vans that are modern, stylish, and highly reliable. Whether you’re travelling solo or visiting Athens with friends, family, or even a large group, Enterprise can oblige. Their range includes small and large cars, SUVs, and spacious people carriers. What's more, the in-city Athens branches have an impressive range of commercial vans in various sizes. After picking up your car hire, you can enjoy a leisurely drive to one of Athen's many world-famous sites, such as the Acropolis. Take some time and drive to the National Archaeological Museum, which boasts a vast collection of ancient relics and artefacts, including some that date as far back as Neolithic times.

Enterprise also has a convenient branch at Athens International Airport that offers vehicles for hire in the main arrivals area. The friendly, English-speaking staff at Enterprise are always happy to offer advice when it comes to hiring a car, and they can also provide helpful tips and suggestions, such as the best route to take to get to your destination. From the airport, you can easily drive to Athens city via Attiki Odos/A6/E94 toll roads. The drive should only take around 40 minutes. Many visitors arriving by air prefer to take advantage of a car rental at Athens Airport itself, as it allows travellers to avoid having to use taxis or public transportation throughout the entire duration of their trip.

In Athens, you’ll have too many choices when it comes to places to visit, but you'll have to decide upon somewhere to begin your journey. Of course, you’ll want to visit the popular and world-famous sites that Athens is known for, but don’t miss out on opportunities to visit some of the lesser known gems scattered throughout the city. Take a visit to the Gypsy Market at Lera Odos, which has a great atmosphere filled with colour and noise. It's open on Sundays until around 4 pm. Another place that’s well worth a visit is the Romantso Hub Space, located at Anaxagora 3-5. It’s a cultural centre that hosts a huge variety of events and activities.

Enterprise’s car rental service in Athens not only offers cars and vans of excellent quality and reliability, but they also offer rental vehicles at pleasingly affordable hire rates. You'll find the best deals if you book online and you might also find other special offers, such as weekend rental promotions. In addition, Enterprise's fuel-efficient vehicles enable you to drive further and longer for less cost, thanks to the excellent maintenance that keeps their vehicles in peak condition. Overall, hiring a car or van from Enterprise will cost you less than booking a private sightseeing tour or using public transport, especially when frequent changes and transfers are involved in order to get to various sites of interest.

When you feel the need to travel further afield, you can visit many interesting locations outside of Athens. For example, at the southern tip of Attica, you'll find the coastal town of Sounion, which is only 40 miles from Athens. It’s a fascinating place set in a lovely environment. When you're there, visit the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, and explore the charming countryside and coastal surroundings. With an Enterprise car at your disposal, driving and exploring the many interesting areas outside the city of Athens can be a highly rewarding and pleasant experience.

Like any other major city, Athens has its fair share of typical rush hour traffic. For a pleasant experience, try to avoid driving during those times. Free on-street parking is available, but do not park near fire hydrants or pedestrian crossings. Avoid parking next to kerbs that are painted yellow, as they're for commercial use only. Blue zone parking spaces are for local residents only. There are also plenty of paid parking areas throughout the city that employ security attendants. Parking in these lots can give you greater peace of mind if you plan to park for an extended period of time.