13 of the best · Athens, Greece
13 of the Best Car Hire, Car & Motorcycle Dealers in Athens
Hire a car for the Riviera, Sounio and the beaches, or buy one if you're moving to Athens. Here are the main rental desks in the city centre and at the airport, plus the leading car and motorcycle showrooms, an e-bike specialist and Greece's biggest car marketplace.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Athens.
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Open daily
Avis Athens Downtown
Avis's main city office, a short walk from the Acropolis metro station, open 8am to 9pm every day. Avis also has a 24-hour desk in the arrivals hall at Athens Airport.
23 Syngrou AvenueExplore View on map
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By the Acropolis
Sixt Athens Acropolis
Sixt's city branch, 200 metres from the Acropolis metro station along Syngrou Avenue, open 8am to 9pm every day, with premium and convertible cars as well as everyday models.
11 Syngrou Avenue, corner of Lempesi StreetExplore View on map
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Renovated 2024
Porsche Center Athens
Porsche's official centre for Athens, renovated and reopened in 2024, with new and approved used Porsches, test drives and servicing. Open 9am to 6pm on weekdays.
12th km, Athens–Lamia National RoadExplore View on map
The full list: Car Rental & Sales, A–Z
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City offices on Syngrou Avenue near the Acropolis, and desks in the airport arrivals hall.
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Open daily
Avis Athens Downtown
Avis's main city office, a short walk from the Acropolis metro station, open 8am to 9pm every day. Avis also has a 24-hour desk in the arrivals hall at Athens Airport.
23 Syngrou AvenueExplore View on map
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Airport desk
Enterprise Athens Airport
Enterprise's desk in the airport arrivals hall, with cars parked a short walk from the terminal. Follow the signs for Car Rental Return when you drop the car back.
Arrivals hall, Athens International AirportExplore View on map
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Airport desk
Europcar Athens Airport
Europcar's desk in the airport arrivals hall, handy for picking up a car as soon as you land and heading straight to the Riviera, Sounio or the ferry ports at Rafina and Lavrio.
Arrivals hall, Athens International AirportExplore View on map
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Greek Hertz partner
Hertz Athens Downtown
Hertz in Greece is run by Autohellas, the country's biggest rental company. This downtown office is on Syngrou Avenue near the Acropolis, open Monday to Saturday, with a desk at the airport too.
25 Syngrou AvenueExplore View on map
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By the Acropolis
Sixt Athens Acropolis
Sixt's city branch, 200 metres from the Acropolis metro station along Syngrou Avenue, open 8am to 9pm every day, with premium and convertible cars as well as everyday models.
11 Syngrou Avenue, corner of Lempesi StreetExplore View on map
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Official showrooms and the best place to find a used car in Greece.
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Renovated 2024
Porsche Center Athens
Porsche's official centre for Athens, renovated and reopened in 2024, with new and approved used Porsches, test drives and servicing. Open 9am to 6pm on weekdays.
12th km, Athens–Lamia National RoadExplore View on map
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Electric cars
Tesla Athens
Tesla's first store in Greece, opened in 2022 on Kifisias Avenue in Marousi, where you can see the cars, book a test drive and order a new or ex-demo Tesla.
7 Kifisias Avenue, corner of Neapoleos StreetExplore View on map
Motorcycle showrooms 4
Official dealers for BMW Motorrad, Ducati, Harley-Davidson and Yamaha, for new bikes, test rides, gear and servicing.
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Official dealer
BMW Motorrad Sfakianakis
The official BMW Motorrad dealer for Athens, for new BMW motorcycles and scooters, test rides, riding gear and servicing.
Kifisou Avenue & 36 Papakyriazi StreetExplore View on map
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Official dealer
Ducati Athens
The official Ducati dealer in central Athens, on Kallirois Avenue near Syngrou-Fix, for new Ducati motorcycles, from the Panigale and Monster to the Scrambler range, plus servicing.
9 Kallirois AvenueExplore View on map
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Official dealer
Harley-Davidson Athens
The official Harley-Davidson dealership for Athens, in Koropi near the airport, with new motorcycles, genuine parts and accessories, riding gear and a specialist service centre. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Leoforos Evelpidon & Ifestou StreetExplore View on map
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Official Yamaha retailer
Motodirect (Yamaha)
The retail arm of Motodynamics, Yamaha's official importer in Greece: Yamaha motorcycles and scooters, helmets, riding gear and accessories, with servicing.
397 Mesogeion AvenueExplore View on map
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Electric bikes, e-scooters and nano cars to try and buy.
To rent a car in Greece you need a full driving licence held for at least a year, a passport and a credit card in the driver's name; drivers from outside the EU should also carry an International Driving Permit. Prices rise sharply in July and August, so book ahead.
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