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Airport Eleftherios Venizelos
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Athens car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Athens with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a car rental from Budget in Athens?

To get the best price on a car rental from Budget in Athens, you should book around 52 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 16% compared to booking last minute.

What is the most popular car type when renting from Budget in Athens?

The most popular car type when renting from Budget in Athens is Small (70%), followed by SUV (15%) and Medium (9%).

How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget in Athens per month?

On average, hiring a car in Athens with Budget costs $66 per day. July is the most expensive month to hire from Budget in Athens, when prices are $119/day on average.

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Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Athens

  • The ancient city of Athens has good public transport around the city centre, but if you’re looking to explore the many historical landmarks away from downtown more convenient transport is highly recommended. When you book Budget car hire in Athens, teams of friendly staff get you the car or van of your choice without enduring long wait times. Plus, you drive off in a vehicle which is comfortable, reliable and easy to collect or return when the times comes. Put yours through the paces with a road trip down to the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio, approximately 70 km south via Attiki Odos/A6.
  • You can obtain an Athens Budget hire car as long as you are at least 21 year old at the time of booking and have at least one year’s driving experience. ‘Young driver’ fees apply to all customers below 25 years of age and you will be restricted in terms of your vehicle choices. You should also note that Budget typically doesn’t let vehicles to drivers over the age of 70 years in Greece.
  • There are at least four convenient locations where you can book Budget car hire in Athens. Of these, the most ideal one is Athens International Airport where Budget has an office at the airport’s car hire centre. If you’re flying, you can locate the office just outside International Arrivals and it’s a short walk to the pick-up area. You should know this location is open 24-hr Monday-Sunday and offers convenient after-hours return service. Just park the vehicle and drop the keys off in the Drop Box outside the office door.
  • Drive your Athens Budget hire car on the right-side of the road, perform a seatbelt check and connect your hands-free mobile before setting off on your adventures. All speed signs in Athens are posted in km/h and may not always show mph, so remember the maximum speed on major highways or motorways is around 130 km/h or 80 mph and the fastest you can go in rural areas is about 110 km/h (60 mph). In the city centre or residential areas, don’t drive above 50 km/h (30 mph).
  • Medium car hire from Budget in Athens are around 32% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in Athens

  • What Budget car hire are best suited for driving in Athens?

    If you’re travelling solo or as a couple, opt for a compact car which is most affordable and easy to negotiate around the city centre. We recommend small and intermediate saloons to comfortably seat four, but give the nod to large-sized saloons, vans and people carriers if you’re a party of five or more since these vehicles offer maximum storage capacity. Premium SUVs and luxury vehicles are deluxe options when cost is not a consideration.

  • What documents do I need to book Budget car hire in Athens?

    UK nationals must have a passport and return ticket as well as picture-ID and valid domestic driver’s license to reserve Budget car hire in Athens. Other foreign nationals with licenses in non-Romanic alphabets must also produce an International Driving Permit or a certified English translation in order to qualify. You must use a major credit card since Budget does not allow the use of bank debit cards for payment. Payment cards must be registered in the name of the registered driver and the same card used to book the vehicle must be used at the collection point.

  • What should I know about parking Budget car hire in Athens?

    Parking in Athens is zoned where Blue zones are reserved for residents, Yellow ones are earmarked for special vehicles and White zones include free and paid parking areas with maximum 3 hour limits.  There are public car parks in the city where you can stay for extended hours, such as Metropark Athens and Parking Siggrou. ParkAround is a handy app for finding the nearest parking spaces to your location. Public parking in Central Athens and elsewhere is free from 21.00-09.00 Monday-Friday, and from 16.00-09.00 on Saturdays.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Athens?

    Small hire cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Budget in Athens.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in Athens?

    Budget has 3 rental locations in Athens. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Eleftherios V. airport (ATH)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Eleftherios V. airport (ATH)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in Athens

Overall rating8.4 Very GoodBased on 15 reviews
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.1

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4.0
The pick-up process was long, and the staff was not very customer-friendly. The vehicle seats were heavily stained, and we were told to have them cleaned and that they would reimburse us. We asked to extend the rental period by two days, and we ended up paying a higher rate than the rental agent quoted at the end. When we returned the vehicle, we requested a final invoice to be printed, and we were told one would be emailed to us. We have yet to receive the final invoice as of this date. The office staff at drop-off were not very helpful, and you get the feeling they are doing you a favor by answering your questions. Will not rent from them againReviewed 9 Sept 2026
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8.0
It was fast and quick, no headaches. However we were not able to set it up with our Phone GPS.Reviewed 17 Jun 2026
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8.0
Drop off place we were told to use was closed when we arrived.Reviewed 2 May 2026
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10.0
Very nice!Reviewed 28 Mar 2025
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8.0
Very goodReviewed 14 Apr 2024
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in Athens?

Address

Airport Eleftherios Venizelos

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Phone

+30 21 0353 0553

Address

23,syngrou Avenue

Hours

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

Phone

+30 21 0921 4771

Address

Syngrou Avenue 53

Hours

Monday08:00 - 20:45
Tuesday08:00 - 20:45
Wednesday08:00 - 20:45
Thursday08:00 - 20:45
Friday08:00 - 20:45
Saturday08:00 - 20:45
Sunday08:00 - 20:45

Phone

+30 21 0921 2605
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