Thessaloniki car rentals

Top tips for renting a car in Thessaloniki

• Make the most out of your trip to the ancient city of Thessaloniki and access archaeological sites like the Triumphal Arch of Galerius, the Galerius Maximianus Palace, or some of the Byzantine constructions conveniently with a hire car. With a car, travelers can also explore adjoining areas like Halkidiki and the scenic beaches or the Edessa Waterfall, both of which are a bit over one hour and 15 minutes of driving away.
• Get your hire car directly at Thessaloniki airport and be in the city center in under half an hour. Cars can be rented at the service desks located at the terminals and companies like Sixt, Europcar, and Hertz offer their vehicles for travelers to enjoy during their trip to Thessaloniki. For travelers arriving at Thessaloniki Port, there are car hire facilities there, too, and drivers can take the 26is Oktovriou to be in the heart of the city in less than 10 minutes.
• Thessaloniki is well connected, as some of the bigger highways meet in the city and lead to the Inner Ring Road, which goes directly into the city. However, the streets are not always in a good condition and in Greece, adhering to the rules can be seen as a weakness, so driving defensively and extra carefully is a good idea. Changing lanes can also be challenging, as it is sometimes not clear where the two lanes are, so observing where the rest of the cars divide can be helpful.
• During morning and evening rush hours, the streets in Thessaloniki can clog up. Try to avoid driving between 9-10 am during mornings and 6-7 pm in the evenings, as workers go in and out of the city. Generally, congestion is not very bad in Thessaloniki and usually traffic is pretty fluid, so exploring the city and surroundings should not cost too much extra time.
• Book your rental car in Thessaloniki at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price