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SIXT Car Rental in Athens
Renting a car in Athens offers you the freedom to explore the historic city at your own pace. From the iconic Acropolis to stunning beaches, uncover hidden gems without the constraints of public transport. Choose from a selection of premium, like-new vehicles with SIXT car rentals in Athens.
Benefit from flexible booking options, extended operating hours, and a branch conveniently located at Athens Airport (ATH), ensuring you can secure your rental as soon as you arrive.
Driving Tips for Athens
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with a rental car in Athens. But hold your horses—here are some road-savvy tips to know before you hit the streets with your Athens rental wheels.
- Speed limits: When driving within city limits, maintain a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) and 110 km/h (68 mph) outside city limits. The highway’s speed limit is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Rush hour: Expect heavy traffic during the morning rush hour and late afternoon, with congestion on main roads, especially Kifisias, and Mesogeion.
- Roundabouts: In Athens, vehicles approaching from the right are always given priority, while vehicles already within a roundabout must yield to those entering it.
- Major road: The Attiki Odos is a ring road around Athens that connects major highways and provides access to the airport.
- Watch out for two-wheeled vehicles: Athens boasts many motorbikes, motorcycles, Vespas, and mopeds, with the latter often maneuvering between lanes of cars without signaling.
Best places to visit in and around Athens
Once you've got your hands on a car rental in Athens, the possibilities for exploration are endless. From urban delights to attractions beyond the pavement, everything is within reach. Here's your bucket list of must-see spots:
- The Acropolis: Within the ancient citadel lie the remnants of numerous ancient structures of profound architectural and historical importance, with the Parthenon standing out as the most renowned.
- Cape Sounion: About an hour away with a rental car, visit the Temple of Poseidon and enjoy stunning views of the Aegean Sea.
- Mount Lycabettus: A Cretaceous limestone elevation in Athens, standing at 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, it is the tallest point in the city enveloping it.
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Good to know when renting in Athens
It is possible to take your SIXT rental car on ferries between Greek islands, but not internationally. If you plan to take your car on a ferry, please ask an agent about additional protection for your rental car, as regular coverage is not valid for ferry travel.
You must have a valid driver’s license for 1 year along with an ID or passport to rent a car with SIXT. If your license is from outside the EU, you also need an international driving permit.
You must be at least 21 years old with a valid license held for 1 year to for a SIXT car rental in Greece. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and an underage driver fee applies to renters under 23.
