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Planning a trip to Athens and want to hire a car at Athens airport? This handy guide contains handy tips, from renting your car at Athens airport to getting to know a little bit more about the city.

When it comes to historical cities, Europe has its fair share of them. But right up at the top of the list is Athens, Europe's historical capital, whose first settlements date back to the Neolithic age. The city is defined by its ancient buildings and ruins, with the magnificent Acropolis and Parthenon rising out of the metropolis that is modern Athens.

The historic centre of the city is a car-free zone where one archaeological site follows another along a beautiful three-kilometre-long pedestrian promenade. In contrast to this, modern Athens is a bustling city with vibrant neighbourhoods, eclectic streets, thumping night life and, above all, a relaxed way of life. It's a city that effortlessly accommodates endless long strolls and lots of coffee breaks.

Further afield, many visitors to Athens take a trip to explore the Aegean Sea and the many splendid islands found there.

Athens Airport and Terminals

Athens airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos' has been the city's main international airport since it opened in 2001. The airport is located 27 kilometres northeast of the city in Spata, and has one terminal that is divided into A and B areas. There is also a retail park and exhibition centre on site.

At the airport, roughly 65 airlines connect around 16 million passengers a year with destinations throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East and various other locations. These airlines include Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Egyptair, Emirates, Etihad, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Swiss Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Car Rental

Athens is a great city to drive in, and there are many wonderful sights to be explored in the surrounding areas, so you might be interested in renting a car at Athens airport.

To get the best deal on your Athens airport car hire, book your rental through DriveNow. We compare prices from all the major car hire companies at Athens airport, including Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt, to get you the best price. Your booking goes directly through your chosen rental company so you're sure of a smooth experience. You needn't have money worries either, as your quote is inclusive of all taxes and charges, so the price you see is the price you pay.

Car rental offices are located at the arrivals level of the main terminal building at the airport.

Directions and Transport

Getting to and from Athens airport is very straightforward. The route is well signposted in both directions. Traffic can be heavy at busy commuter hours.

If you've already returned your hire car you have a number of public transport options. Metered taxis service the airport and will cost between 35 and 50 euros, depending on the time of day.

The Metro Line 3 runs between the city and the airport regularly, while an express bus operates between Syntagma Square in the city centre and the airport and takes 45 minutes to one hour.

Shopping and Duty Free

As a modern city, Athens has plenty of great shopping opportunities, but if you want to squeeze in some last-minute spending you can easily do so at the airport. Shops stock a variety of Greek goods and gifts, duty free items, electronics, international fashion and more. Armani Jeans, Bulgari, Juicy Couture, Massimo Dutti and many more all cater to eager shoppers.

For something to eat or drink before your flight, Athens airport is well-stocked with bars, restaurants and cafes, including McDonalds, Heineken Bar, Flocafe, Puro Gusto and others.

Popular Suppliers in Athens Airport

Avis
Athens International Airport
5th Klm Spaton Loutsas Avenue Athens 19019 Greece
Alamo
Athens EL Venizelos Arpt
Athens International Airport Athens 19004 Greece
Enterprise
Athens EL Venizelos Arpt
Athens International Airport Athens 19004 Greece
Europcar
Athens El.venizelos Apt Meet and Greet
Shuttle Bus Service From Arrival Hall To Europcar Office Athens 19019 Greece
Hertz
Athens Spata Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos Athens 190 04 Greece
Hertz
Garage Paiania
2nd Km Paiania-markopoulou Athens 19002 Greece
Sixt
Athens International Airport
El. Venizelos Athens 190 04 Gr