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Athens is one of the most famous cities in the world, credited with having developed the earliest system of democratic government, and for the philosophers and scientists who founded the basis of Western culture and thought. The site of Athens was first settled over 7,000 years ago and at the time of the Mycenaean civilisation was already a major city with an imposing fortress on the hill of the Acropolis. The 5th century was known as the Golden Age of Athenian democracy, and an ambitious building programme was embarked upon, with the Acropolis and the Parthenon amongst the civic buildings that expressed Athenians pride in their city. In later centuries the city suffered a decline, and was eventually conquered and brought under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, only broken when the Greeks asserted their independence in 1834. In recent times, aware of the increasing pollution caused by industry and heavy traffic, the city authorities have done much to improve things, introducing pollution control laws, and cleaning and restoring many of the historic buildings. In 2004 Athens hosted the Olympic games, bringing them home to where they originated in classical times.

Things to Do in Athens

There is so much to see in the city itself that it’s easy for the visitor to miss out on some of the antiquities and the glorious coastline to visit nearby, so arranging car hire for at least part of your visit is wise. In Athens, the hill of the Acropolis is the major attraction – and before you walk through the ruins of temples and the Parthenon, a visit to the Acropolis Museum helps to provide a vision of the buildings as they would have been in their prime. As well as the iconic Parthenon, explore the other lesser-known temples on the Acropolis, amongst them the Temple of Hephaestus, a beautiful and well-preserved temple in the ancient Agora.

Top 3 Must See: Athens

  • Parthenon

  • Temple of Hephaestus

  • National Archaeological Museum

The Parthenon is undergoing major restoration at the moment, so is often shrouded in scaffolding, but even so the stunning white marble pillars and floors are impressive. The Erechtheion is the second largest temple on the Acropolis, and is rightly famous for its Porch of the Caraytis with its six statues of graceful maidens. The National Archaeological Museum is worth at least a day of your time, housing so many ancient treasures, and with exhibitions explaining the ancient civilisations who have occupied Athens and the Greek islands and provinces down through history. For a totally different experience, and to soothe aching feet, the Lake at Vouliagmeni, just a short drive outside Athens, offers wonderful relaxing bathing in the volcanic springs. Top Three Attractions Parthenon Temple of Hephaestus National Archaeological Museum

Driving around Athens

All the greatest historic buildings of the city are clustered within walking distance of one another, so can be explored on foot, and traffic in the centre of the city can get very busy. Many visitors find that their best plan is to book car hire in Athens for part of their visit, finding the best deals through GoCarHire.co.uk. Driving around the outskirts of the city is relatively easy if you have a satnav to guide you, and a car will enable you to explore the port of Piraeus and the Mediterranean coastline (route 91 from Athens), the Dasos Kesarianis Mountain Park behind Athens, (route 64) and to cross the Peninsula to the Aegean coast on the 54 to Rafina.

Which are the best deals in Athens?

Mini
Mini
from £27.00/day
Economy
Economy
from £29.00/day
Compact
Compact
from £32.00/day
Standard
Standard
from £38.00/day
Intermediate
Intermediate
from £42.00/day
Fullsize
Fullsize
from £64.00/day

Athens car rental directory

ADDCAR
Address
Aharnon 83
Operating Times
Monday 00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 00:00 - 23:59
Thursday 00:00 - 23:59
Friday 00:00 - 23:59
Saturday 00:00 - 23:59
Sunday 00:00 - 23:59
Instructions
Please follow the address Aharnon 83 Athens. addCa ... more

AUTO-UNION
Address
79, Syngrou Andrea Avenue 117 45
Operating Times
Monday 00:00 - 07:29
Monday 07:30 - 20:59
Monday 21:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 00:00 - 07:29
Tuesday 07:30 - 20:59
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 00:00 - 07:29
Wednesday 07:30 - 20:59
Wednesday 21:00 - 23:59
Thursday 00:00 - 07:29
Thursday 07:30 - 20:59
Thursday 21:00 - 23:59
Friday 00:00 - 07:29
Friday 07:30 - 20:59
Friday 21:00 - 23:59
Saturday 00:00 - 07:29
Saturday 07:30 - 20:59
Saturday 21:00 - 23:59
Sunday 00:00 - 07:29
Sunday 07:30 - 20:59
Sunday 21:00 - 23:59
Instructions
N/A

GLOBAL RENT A CAR
Address
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 22, Athina 117 42
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00
Thursday 08:00 - 21:00
Friday 08:00 - 21:00
Saturday 08:00 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Instructions
N/A

GREEN MOTION
Address
29 Leoforos Andrea Syngrou Avenue
Operating Times
Monday 00:00 - 05:44
Monday 06:00 - 07:44
Monday 08:00 - 20:59
Monday 21:00 - 23:44
Tuesday 00:00 - 05:44
Tuesday 06:00 - 07:44
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:59
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:44
Wednesday 00:00 - 05:44
Wednesday 06:00 - 07:44
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:59
Wednesday 21:00 - 23:44
Thursday 00:00 - 05:44
Thursday 06:00 - 07:44
Thursday 08:00 - 20:59
Thursday 21:00 - 23:44
Friday 00:00 - 05:44
Friday 06:00 - 07:44
Friday 08:00 - 20:59
Friday 21:00 - 23:44
Saturday 00:00 - 05:44
Saturday 06:00 - 07:44
Saturday 08:00 - 20:59
Saturday 21:00 - 23:44
Sunday 00:00 - 05:44
Sunday 06:00 - 07:44
Sunday 08:00 - 20:59
Sunday 21:00 - 23:44
Instructions
Walk in at the location. Please call +30 210924800 ... more

GRENTALS
Address
2 km Koropi-Vari Avenue
Operating Times
Monday 00:00 - 07:59
Monday 08:00 - 20:59
Monday 21:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 00:00 - 07:59
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:59
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 00:00 - 07:59
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:59
Wednesday 21:00 - 23:59
Thursday 00:00 - 07:59
Thursday 08:00 - 20:59
Thursday 21:00 - 23:59
Friday 00:00 - 07:59
Friday 08:00 - 20:59
Friday 21:00 - 23:59
Saturday 00:00 - 07:59
Saturday 08:00 - 20:59
Saturday 21:00 - 23:59
Sunday 00:00 - 07:59
Sunday 08:00 - 20:59
Sunday 21:00 - 23:59
Instructions
N/A

HERTZ
Address
71 Vas.Sofías Avenue, Opposite Hilton Hotel
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 20:59
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:59
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:59
Thursday 08:00 - 20:59
Friday 08:00 - 20:59
Instructions
N/A

SURPRICE
Address
L Syggrou 16, Athens
Operating Times
Monday 06:59 - 21:59
Monday 06:59 - 21:59
Monday 22:00 - 06:59
Tuesday 06:59 - 21:59
Tuesday 06:59 - 21:59
Tuesday 22:00 - 06:59
Wednesday 06:59 - 21:59
Wednesday 06:59 - 21:59
Wednesday 22:00 - 06:59
Thursday 06:59 - 21:59
Thursday 06:59 - 21:59
Thursday 22:00 - 06:59
Friday 06:59 - 21:59
Friday 06:59 - 21:59
Friday 22:00 - 06:59
Saturday 06:59 - 21:59
Saturday 06:59 - 21:59
Saturday 22:00 - 06:59
Sunday 06:59 - 21:59
Sunday 06:59 - 21:59
Sunday 22:00 - 06:59
Instructions
Office located near to the airport with a distance ... more

THRIFTY
Address
12 Syngrou Avenue
Operating Times
Monday 00:00 - 07:59
Monday 08:00 - 20:59
Monday 21:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 00:00 - 07:59
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:59
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 00:00 - 07:59
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:59
Wednesday 21:00 - 23:59
Thursday 00:00 - 07:59
Thursday 08:00 - 20:59
Thursday 21:00 - 23:59
Friday 00:00 - 07:59
Friday 08:00 - 20:59
Friday 21:00 - 23:59
Saturday 00:00 - 07:59
Saturday 08:00 - 20:59
Saturday 21:00 - 23:59
Sunday 00:00 - 07:59
Sunday 08:00 - 20:59
Sunday 21:00 - 23:59
Instructions
N/A

WHEEGO
Address
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 24-38, , Athina 117 42
Operating Times
Monday 00:00 - 07:59
Monday 08:00 - 20:59
Monday 21:00 - 23:59
Tuesday 00:00 - 07:59
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:59
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:59
Wednesday 00:00 - 07:59
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:59
Wednesday 21:00 - 23:59
Thursday 00:00 - 07:59
Thursday 08:00 - 20:59
Thursday 21:00 - 23:59
Friday 00:00 - 07:59
Friday 08:00 - 20:59
Friday 21:00 - 23:59
Saturday 00:00 - 07:59
Saturday 08:00 - 20:59
Saturday 21:00 - 23:59
Sunday 00:00 - 07:59
Sunday 08:00 - 20:59
Sunday 21:00 - 23:59
Instructions
N/A

YOURS CAR RENTAL
Address
22, Sygrou Avenue
Operating Times
Monday 07:59 - 20:59
Monday 08:00 - 20:59
Monday 21:00 - 07:59
Tuesday 07:59 - 20:59
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:59
Tuesday 21:00 - 07:59
Wednesday 07:59 - 20:59
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:59
Wednesday 21:00 - 07:59
Thursday 07:59 - 20:59
Thursday 08:00 - 20:59
Thursday 21:00 - 07:59
Friday 07:59 - 20:59
Friday 08:00 - 20:59
Friday 21:00 - 07:59
Saturday 07:59 - 20:59
Saturday 08:00 - 20:59
Saturday 21:00 - 07:59
Sunday 07:59 - 20:59
Sunday 08:00 - 20:59
Sunday 21:00 - 07:59
Instructions
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 22, Athina 117 42

Review score of the top Athens car hire companies

AUTO-UNION

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 18 mins

7.0 /10 Overall value for money
7.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
8.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
8.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

GRENTALS

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 19 mins

7.0 /10 Overall value for money
7.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
7.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

YOURS CAR RENTAL

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 19 mins

7.0 /10 Overall value for money
7.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

WHEEGO

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 17 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
6.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
6.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
6.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
6.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

Global Rent a Car

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 14 mins

5.0 /10 Overall value for money
6.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
6.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
5.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
6.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

GREEN MOTION

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 11 mins

5.0 /10 Overall value for money
6.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
6.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
5.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
7.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

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