Car Rental in Greece
Check live prices from 337+ pickup points - airports, cities and train stations. Free cancellation on most bookings.
Drive onRight
MotorwayUp to 130 km/h
Alcohol limit0.5 per mille
Min. ageUsually 21+
Most Popular Pickup Points in Greece
Driving in Greece - Rules & Tips
Traffic rules, pickup conditions and ways to keep the cost down.
🚦 Traffic Rules
- Drive on: Right
- City speed: 50 km/h
- Rural roads: 90 km/h
- Motorway: up to 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit: 0.5 per mille
- Emergency: 112
🪪 Pickup & Requirements
- ID + license: always required
- Deposit: usually required
- Credit card: commonly needed
- Fuel policy: full-to-full is standard
- Tolls/fees: may apply
- Winter: plan for weather conditions
💸 Save Money
- Book 2-4 weeks ahead for the best rates.
- Compare the total price - not just the headline number.
- Choose full-to-full fuel to avoid hidden charges.
- Film the car at pickup. Seriously - it takes 30 seconds.
About Renting a Car in Greece
Three things that make the biggest difference for price, peace of mind and zero hassle.
Total Price & Terms
Compare excess amounts, fuel policies and what's actually included. A cheap headline rate can turn expensive at the counter if you're not careful.
Insurance
Check what's covered and how high the excess is. The right level of protection often costs less than an unpleasant surprise at drop-off.
Right Pickup Point
Airport, city center or station - pick the location that saves you time. Time is money, especially on holiday.
Find Your Pickup Point
Greece: the cheapest airports
7-day rental, pick-up 13/11.
| Airport | Suppliers | From |
|---|---|---|
| Thessaloniki Airport SKG | 36 | 16 € |
| Athens Airport ATH | 42 | 17 € |
| Heraklion Airport HER | 45 | 21 € |
| Chania Airport CHQ | 39 | 25 € |
| Santorini Airport JTR | 20 | 31 € |
| Preveza Airport PVK | 16 | 34 € |
| Corfu Airport CFU | 31 | 37 € |
| Rhodes Airport RHO | 26 | 49 € |
Prices for a 7-day rental, collected 14/10, and may have changed.
Airports in Greece (34)
Heraklion Airport (HER)
55 rental companies
Chania Airport (CHQ)
53 rental companies
Athens Airport (ATH)
52 rental companies
Corfu Airport (CFU)
44 rental companies
Rhodes Airport (RHO)
43 rental companies
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
43 rental companies
Zakynthos Airport (ZTH)
39 rental companies
Santorini Airport (JTR)
37 rental companies
Cephalonia Airport (EFL)
35 rental companies
Kalamata Airport (KLX)
30 rental companies
Paros Airport (PAS)
29 rental companies
Preveza Airport (PVK)
28 rental companies
Mykonos Airport (JMK)
27 rental companies
Naxos Airport (JNX)
27 rental companies
Kos Airport (KGS)
25 rental companies
Samos Airport (SMI)
24 rental companies
Lesvos Airport (MJT)
21 rental companies
Alexandroupolis Airport (AXD)
20 rental companies
Kavala Airport (KVA)
19 rental companies
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
18 rental companies
Ioannina Airport (IOA)
17 rental companies
Miloš Airport (MLO)
17 rental companies
Karpathos Airport (AOK)
16 rental companies
Chios Airport (JKH)
15 rental companies
Patras - Araxos Airport (GPA)
15 rental companies
Volos Airport (VOL)
10 rental companies
Sitia Airport (JSH)
7 rental companies
Lemnos Airport (LXS)
6 rental companies
Syros Airport (JSY)
5 rental companies
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
4 rental companies
Kythira Airport (KIT)
3 rental companies
Kithira Airport (KIT)
1 rental company
Leros Municipal Airport (LRS)
1 rental company
Skyros Island National Airport (SKU)
1 rental company
City & Station Locations (303)
Athens Center
City Center · 28 companies
Paros Port
City Center · 22 companies
Naxos Port
City Center · 19 companies
Rethymno Center
City Center · 17 companies
Heraklion Port
City Center · 16 companies
Patras Center
City Center · 15 companies
Lesvos Center
City Center · 13 companies
Heraklion Center
City Center · 12 companies
Kos Center
City Center · 11 companies
Naxos Center
City Center · 11 companies
Agios Nikolaos Center
City Center · 11 companies
Pythagoreio
City Center · 10 companies
Athens Port
City Center · 9 companies
Chios Center
City Center · 9 companies
Lefkada Center
City Center · 9 companies
Miloš Center
City Center · 9 companies
Paros Center
City Center · 9 companies
Piraeus Port
City Center · 9 companies
Volos Center
City Center · 9 companies
Corfu Center
City Center · 8 companies
Igoumenitsa Port
City Center · 8 companies
Preveza Center
City Center · 8 companies
Rhodes Center
City Center · 8 companies
Thassos Center
City Center · 8 companies
Ioannina Center
City Center · 7 companies
Kalamata Center
City Center · 7 companies
Lefkada Nidri
City Center · 7 companies
Miloš Port
City Center · 7 companies
Mykonos Center
City Center · 7 companies
Mykonos Port
City Center · 7 companies
Rhodes Port
City Center · 7 companies
Santorini Port
City Center · 7 companies
Alonnisos Port
City Center · 6 companies
Corfu Port
City Center · 6 companies
Lefkada Port Nidri
City Center · 6 companies
Paros Hotel Delivery
City Center · 6 companies
Skiathos Port
City Center · 6 companies
Thessaloniki Center
City Center · 6 companies
Thessaloniki Port
City Center · 6 companies
Zakynthos Center
City Center · 6 companies
Zakynthos Port
City Center · 6 companies
Chania Port
City Center · 6 companies
Chersonissos Center
City Center · 6 companies
Kavala Center
City Center · 5 companies
Lemnos Port of Myrina
City Center · 5 companies
Nikiti Center
City Center · 5 companies
Piraeus Center
City Center · 5 companies
Samos Center
City Center · 5 companies
Santorini Mesaria
City Center · 5 companies
Skiathos Center
City Center · 5 companies
Skopelos Port
City Center · 5 companies
Souda Port
City Center · 5 companies
Syros Port
City Center · 5 companies
Thassos Port
City Center · 5 companies
Thessaloniki Airport Area
City Center · 5 companies
Volos Port
City Center · 5 companies
Chania Center
City Center · 5 companies
Athens Profitis Daniil
City Center · 4 companies
Athens Acropoli
City Center · 4 companies
Athens Glyfada
City Center · 4 companies
Other popular pickup locations (87)
- Aegina Center · Aegina Port
- Agios Nikolaos Port
- Aigio Center
- Alexandroupolis Center · Alexandroupolis Port
- Antiparos Port
- Arkoudi Center
- Athens Kifissia Center · Athens Koropi
- Bali Hotel Delivery
- Chania Hotel Delivery
- Corfu Aharavi · Corfu Holiday Palace Hotel
- Elounda Hotel Delivery
- Fodele Hotel Delivery
- Folegandros Center
- Georgioupoli Hotel Delivery
- Heraklion Industrial Area · Heraklion Karteros
- Ikaria Evdilos Port
- Kalamata Bus Station · Kalamata Port
- Karpathos Amopi
- Katerini Center · Poseidon Palace Hotel
- Kavros Hotel Delivery
- Cephalonia Sami Port · Cephalonia Argostoli Port · Cephalonia Pessada Port · Cephalonia Poros Port · Cephalonia Fiskardo Port · Cephalonia Sami · Cephalonia Xi Beach · Cephalonia Hotel Delivery · Cephalonia Svoronata
- Kolymbia Center · Holiday Village Rhodes · Hotel Golden Odyssey
- Kyllini Port
- Kythira Port · Kythira Center
- Lefkada Port Vasiliki · Lefkada Bus Station · Lefkada Port
- Leros Agia Marina Port
- Litochoro Center
- Serifos Hotel
- Grecotel Olympia Oasis Hotel
- Maleme Hotel Delivery
- Miloš Hotel Delivery · Miloš Pollonia Center
- Mykonos Airoport Area · Mykonos Hotel Delivery
- Nafplio Center · Nafplio Hotel Delivery
- Naxos Hotel Delivery
- Neoi Poroi Center
- Planos Center
- Platamonas Center
- Platanias Center
- Psathi Port
- Pylos Hotel Delivery
- Rethymno Port
- Rhodes Faliraki · Pefkos Lindos Princess Hotel · Rhodes Ialysos · Rhodes Ixia · Rhodes New Marina
- Romanos Center
- Samos Port · Samos Hotel Delivery · Samos Pythagorion Port
- Sifnos Port
- Sissi Hotel Delivery
- Chalkidiki - Sithonia
- Sitia Hotel Delivery · Sitia Port
- Stoupa Center
- Syros Hotel Delivery
- Thasos Golden Beach · Thasos Hotel Delivery · Thasos Prinos Port
- Thessaloniki Nea Krini
- Zakynthos Airport Area · Zakynthos Kalamaki · Zakynthos Hotel Delivery within city limits
Frequently Asked Questions - About Renting a Car in Greece
What do I need to rent a car in Greece?+
A valid driver's license and photo ID are always required. Most providers also ask for a credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit. Check age requirements and payment terms before you book.
Can I rent without a credit card?+
Some providers accept debit cards, but it's not guaranteed. Many require a credit card for the deposit. Filter by payment options when comparing, and always double-check the fine print.
What does 'full-to-full' fuel policy mean?+
You collect the car with a full tank and return it full. This is typically the simplest and most cost-effective option - and it avoids fuel surcharges at drop-off.
How does insurance and excess work?+
Basic insurance (CDW) is usually included, but the excess - the amount you'd pay in case of damage - can be high. Compare what's covered, especially for glass, tires and underbody damage.
Can I pick up in one city and return in another?+
Yes - one-way rentals are widely available. An extra fee often applies, so always check the total cost before booking.
What's the cancellation policy?+
It depends on the provider and booking type. Many offer free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup. Always confirm the terms in your booking confirmation.
Read Our Guides
Practical advice that saves money and avoids trouble at the rental counter.
First Time RentingA fast start - without the mistakes.
Insurance GuideCDW, excess and what actually applies.
Credit Card & DepositDon't get caught off guard at the desk.
Avoid Hidden FeesCommon traps - and how to dodge them.
Pickup Checklist10 checks that prevent disputes later.
Save Money on RentalsTiming, terms and smart choices.
More to Consider When Renting in Greece
✈️ Airport vs City Pickup
Airport desks often have more providers and longer hours. City locations can be more convenient if you're staying centrally - but parking costs add up. Compare both options before deciding.
❄️ Winter Driving
Weather in Greece can change fast. Make sure the car has appropriate tires for the season and check what roadside assistance is included. On longer trips, pay extra attention to insurance cover.
↔️ One-Way Rentals
Picking up in one city and dropping off in another can work brilliantly - but it may cost extra. Check the "one-way fee" before confirming so there are no surprises on the bill.
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