Renting a Car in Greece
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Greece has over 6,000 islands, a mainland stretching from the beaches of the Peloponnese to the mountain villages of Zagori, and ancient sites tucked into places no bus route reaches. A rental car turns all of that from a list of day trips into a proper road trip.
On Road Trip Car you can compare 29 providers across more than 130 pickup locations in Greece, from Athens International Airport to small island desks on Crete and Santorini. You can see exactly what each offer includes before you book. All rentals in Greece come with unlimited mileage, so you won't be watching the odometer on longer road trips.
Public transport on the mainland connects the big cities well enough, but once you leave Athens or Thessaloniki, bus frequencies drop and timetables get unpredictable. On larger islands like Crete, local buses stick to the north coast highway. That leaves the south coast gorges, hilltop monasteries, and quieter beaches effectively off-limits without your own wheels.
With a rental car, you can drive from the Acropolis to the temple at Sounion in under two hours, wind through the Mani peninsula at your own pace, or spend a morning on a Santorini beach most visitors never see because it's a 20-minute drive from the nearest bus stop. For current pricing by month and tips on when rates are lowest, check the price overview further down this page.
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €3.54 / day
Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd
€3.54 / day
Greenmotion
€5.03 / day
CarQ
€5.71 / day
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €4.34 / day
SurPrice Car Rentals
€4.34 / day
United Rent A Car
€4.61 / day
WheeGo
€4.83 / day
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €4.35 / day
Greenmotion
€4.35 / day
WheeGo
€4.61 / day
LetsDrive
€4.83 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €4.97 / day
Carwiz
€4.97 / day
Greenmotion
€7.45 / day
WheeGo
€7.69 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €5.12 / day
Carwiz
€5.12 / day
Greenmotion
€7.95 / day
SurPrice Car Rentals
€9.25 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €5.92 / day
WheeGo
€5.92 / day
Yours Rent A Car
€12.33 / day
SurPrice Car Rentals
€13.00 / day
compact
Petrol
•Manual
From €6.01 / day
Greenmotion
€6.01 / day
compact
Petrol
•Manual
From €6.89 / day
Carwiz
€6.89 / day
WheeGo
€7.15 / day
Greenmotion
€13.47 / day
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For island driving and most coastal towns, a compact or economy car is the way to go. Streets on islands like Paros, Naxos, and parts of Crete narrow to barely one car width between stone walls, and parking spots are sized to match. A smaller car also handles the steep, tight switchbacks you'll find on virtually every Greek island. Planning to explore the mountainous mainland, the Peloponnese interior, or routes through Epirus? A mid-size SUV gives you more comfort on longer stretches and lets you take unpaved shortcuts to remote beaches or monasteries.
About two thirds of the rental fleet in Greece is manual transmission. Automatics are available but make up only about a third of vehicles, and they book out quickly during peak season, especially on popular islands. If you prefer an automatic, reserve it well before your trip.
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Athens International Airport is the most popular starting point for mainland trips, with a broad choice of vehicles and providers. On the islands, Heraklion Airport on Crete and Santorini both offer airport pickup, though the selection is smaller and tends to book out quickly during summer.
City offices and ferry port locations are available as well, which is convenient if you arrive by boat or train. Across Greece, Road Trip Car covers over 130 pickup locations. Use the interactive map below to find the one closest to where your trip begins.
Below are the airports and cities travellers book most. Browse the rest of Greece from the link below, or use the map to find pickup points near your destination.
Lowest average rates: October from €8.54 / day
What are the costs of a rental car in Greece? Prices strongly depend on the time of year. In October average daily prices for rental cars start around €8.54. The prices are higher in the peak season (August), with a lowest average price of €46.77 per day. The absolute lowest price we observed in market data during the full year, was €4.34 per day.
The chart below shows the lowest average daily price for each month of the year, so you can directly see at what time of year the prices for rental cars in Greece are affordable.
Car rental in Greece has a few quirks worth sorting out before you book. The cards below cover the topics that come up most often, from age restrictions and credit card requirements to ferry rules and insurance. Each links to a dedicated page with the full details.
The minimum rental age in Greece is 19, though most providers set their threshold at 21. Drivers under 25 face a young driver surcharge on nearly all available vehicles, and the car categories you can choose from depend on the youngest driver in your group. At 21 your options open up significantly compared to 19. Read more about how age affects your rental.
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A physical credit card in the main driver's name is required at pickup for the security deposit. Debit cards are rarely accepted for the deposit hold. You will need to enter your PIN at the terminal, so verify it before you travel. Full details on payment requirements are on the dedicated page.
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CDW and third-party liability are standard inclusions with most offers. Excess amounts vary by provider, with most travelers encountering a hold somewhere between €690 and €1,600. About a quarter of offers include zero-excess coverage, which you can select during booking. Read more about how insurance works in Greece.
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You need four things at the desk: driver's license, passport, booking voucher, and credit card. EU citizens can use their national license and identity card directly. Non-EU drivers, including US citizens, commonly need an International Driving Permit alongside their license. See the full document checklist.
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Book early for summer, choose full-to-full fuel to avoid surcharges, and confirm your credit card PIN before pickup. Around two thirds of the Greek fleet is manual, so reserve an automatic well in advance. The tips page covers fuel policies, hidden costs, parking, and avoiding common rental scams.
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Greece drives on the right and road signs in tourist areas are usually in both Greek and Latin script. Speed limits vary by road type and mainland highways have toll stations. Parking in central Athens is genuinely difficult, and island village roads are often too narrow for larger vehicles.
Island and mountain village roads are often single-lane with tight corners and uneven surfaces. On the mainland, conditions are generally good, though gravel stretches appear near some remote beaches and archaeological sites.
Taking a Rental Car on a Ferry? Many providers restrict taking rental cars onto ferries. If island-hopping is part of your plan, book a car on Road Trip Car, then contact the rental office using the details on your voucher to confirm ferry permissions. If it turns out not to be allowed, cancel within the free cancellation period and rebook with a different provider.
A few choices at the booking stage can save you money and avoid surprises once you land in Greece.
When you compare rental cars in Greece on Road Trip Car, every offer displays its insurance coverage, excess amount, mileage policy, and deposit side by side. You can compare an island pickup on Crete with a mainland airport in a single search, and the terms are laid out before you commit. We recommend reviewing the specific rental terms shown at checkout before finalizing your booking.
Free cancellation is often available up to 48 hours before pickup, with the exact conditions shown during booking. That flexibility comes in handy in Greece, where plans can shift between islands. Once you've booked, your voucher includes the rental office's direct contact details, so you can confirm specifics like ferry permissions or cross-border driving before you arrive.
Quick answers to the questions travelers ask most when planning a car rental in Greece.
Car rental prices in Greece vary by season. Average daily rates range from €8.54 in October to €46.77 in August. The lowest daily rate we've recorded is €4.34.
The cheapest time to rent a car in Greece is currently October, with an average price of €8.54 per day.
Car hire prices in Greece are currently at their highest in August, with an average price of €46.77 per day. If you are looking to rent a car during that period, we advise to check our prices frequently, or to book now and cancel and re-book when prices have potentially dropped.
Availability is currently best in October and there is a low supply of rental cars in April.
Via Road Trip Car you have access to 137 car rental locations in Greece, with multiple offices per location, covering all major airports, train stations, and city centers.
EU and EEA license holders can drive in Greece on their standard national license with no International Driving Permit required. Non-EU drivers, including those from the US, Canada, and the UK, are not legally required to carry one, but rental providers and Greek police may ask for it. Check the Required Documents page for a full breakdown by license type.
Taking a rental car onto a Greek ferry without prior written permission from the provider typically voids your insurance coverage. Most providers restrict or prohibit it, so you should confirm ferry permission with the rental office after booking. If the provider cannot accommodate this, you can cancel within the free cancellation period and rebook with a different provider.
Driving in Greece is straightforward for Americans since traffic drives on the right. The main adjustments are narrower roads on islands, a more assertive local driving style, and a fleet that is about two thirds manual transmission. Book an automatic in advance if you prefer one, as they go quickly in peak season.
Most providers in Greece require a physical credit card in the main driver's name for the security deposit hold at pickup. Debit cards are rarely accepted for this purpose. See the Credit Card and Payment page for the full breakdown.
We compare leading global and local car rental providers in Greece to help you find the right deal for your travels, such as:
EXER
Enterprise
Greenmotion
keddy by Europcar
Centauro
LetsDrive
Zezgo
CarGini
Street Rent A Car
Alamo
Europcar
addCar
Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd
SurPrice Car Rentals
Yours Rent A Car
Budget
Goldcar
Avis
Hertz
WheeGo
Autocandia
OK Mobility
United Rent A Car
Carwiz
Abbycar
AutoUnion
OtoQ
CarQ
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