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Car Hire at Athens Airport
Athens Intl Airport (ATH)
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Address
Airport, Athens, 19019, GR
Phone
(30) 210 3530579
Hours of operation
Sun-Sat
Open 24 hrs
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AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
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Book your car hire at Athens Airport with Avis
Picking up a rental car from Athens International Airport 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.
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.
Recommended day 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.
Is it worth hiring a car from Athens International Airport?
While there is a good public transport connecting Athens International Airport with the centre of Athens, for more flexibility and the chance to explore the surrounding regions of Spata and Attica along with popular destinations around Athens like Delphi, hiring a car is the best option.
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.
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.
Car rental services and optional extras
Why not also take advantage of one or more of the following services and additional options?
Avis Preferred: Members of our Customer Loyalty Programme can take advantage of upgrades, free additional drivers, car hire vouchers and many other benefits.
Out-of-hours return: Flying home in the middle of the night? Not to worry, this Avis branch is open 24 hours a day, so you can return your vehicle whenever you need to.
Breakdown assistance: We hope you won’t need to use it, but if you do there’s a toll-free number included in your rental agreement or displayed in your vehicle for 24/7 emergency roadside assistance. If necessary, we’ll give you a replacement so you can get back to enjoying your trip as soon as possible.
Satellite navigation: Negotiating unfamiliar routes, especially on the “wrong” side of the road, can be a fraught business. A car rental with GPS navigation can take the hassle out of getting from A(cropolis) to B(each), leaving you free to enjoy the drive.
Snow chains: Remember, it’s not always hot and sunny in Greece. If you’re driving between November and March, particularly in the mountains, we recommend hiring some snow chains to take with you, just in case.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Additional Fees
- Additional Information
- Age Requirements
- Collecting and Returning Your Vehicle
- Fuel Policy
- Payment Options
- 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.
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