Car rental tips for Athens Airport
Out of hours As not all car rental companies are open 24 hours at Athens, you will still be able to collect your car before or after opening hours. Click on the car rental company logo for the opening hours and check the detailed rental terms for the extra fee.
Public transportation At Athens Airport are several ways to get to and from the airport. Check the corresponding time table for the departure times of the buses trains and metro. Another option is to go by taxi which will be more expensive but more direct.
Currency When traveling to Athens we advise to carry some Euros to avoid any unwanted surprises. At Athens Airport there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.
Time zone The local time code for Athens is EEST.
Weather When traveling to Athens make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Inhabitants Athens has approximately 664,046 inhabitants.
Drive your rental car in Athens Airport Driving around in the city of Athens Airport with a rental car can be a hassle but not impossible. Its a good way to move around but we advise to have a look at the local traffic rules as they may vary with what you are used to. Take in mind that in rush hour traffic can be pretty dense and it can take longer before you reach your destination.
Where to rent a car Rentalcargroup.com offers car rental in more than 35000 locations, at all major airports and cities and railway stations. Below on this page you see a map with all the car rental companies we work with in Athens Airport.
Sightseeing with my rental car in Athens Airport Renting a car is a good way to go sightseeing, especially if there is a lot of distance in between the different sightseeing sites. This way you don’t depend on any buses or trains and you will be able to move around in the time schedule that you wish. This will give you more time to enjoy a scenery or simply pass more time in one place.
Renting a car with more than 1 driver A rental car can only be driven by the main driver but there is a possibility to add an additional driver which mostly has an extra fee. You can find out how much it is by checking the detailed terms and conditions. The extra driver will need to be present at the local rental office when picking up the car to show his/her driver license. Some restrictions may apply. Please check the detailed terms and conditions for this information.
My rental car insurance Usually all mandatory insurances like Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Waiver and Third Party are included in the car rental price, however many times there is an excess/deductible applicable. The excess/deductible is the maximum amount you will be held responsible for in case of damage or loss. Rentalcargroup.com offers full protection insurance from Allianz and AXA for a complete peace of mind.
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