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Budget car hire prices in Athens

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Peugeot 208 car
Peugeot 208
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
₹ 1,660/day
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Renault Clio car
Renault Clio
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
₹ 1,911/day
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Audi A3 car
Audi A3
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
₹ 2,768/day
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Jeep Renegade car
Jeep Renegade
or similar 4x4
2
2
4-5
M
₹ 2,751/day
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Toyota Aygo car
Toyota Aygo
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
M
₹ 1,885/day
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BMW X1 car
BMW X1
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
M
₹ 4,383/day
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Audi Q3 car
Audi Q3
or similar 4x4
5
5
4-5
M
₹ 4,272/day
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Kia Stonic car
Kia Stonic
or similar 4x4
4
2
4-5
M
₹ 2,120/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
₹ 3,222/day
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Most popular location

Airport Eleftherios Venizelos

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Athens

  • The ancient city of Athens has good public transport around the city centre, but if you’re looking to explore the many historical landmarks away from downtown more convenient transport is highly recommended. When you book Budget car hire in Athens, teams of friendly staff get you the car or van of your choice without enduring long wait times. Plus, you drive off in a vehicle which is comfortable, reliable and easy to collect or return when the times comes. Put yours through the paces with a road trip down to the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio, approximately 70 km south via Attiki Odos/A6.
  • You can obtain an Athens Budget hire car as long as you are at least 21 year old at the time of booking and have at least one year’s driving experience. ‘Young driver’ fees apply to all customers below 25 years of age and you will be restricted in terms of your vehicle choices. You should also note that Budget typically doesn’t let vehicles to drivers over the age of 70 years in Greece.
  • There are at least four convenient locations where you can book Budget car hire in Athens. Of these, the most ideal one is Athens International Airport where Budget has an office at the airport’s car hire centre. If you’re flying, you can locate the office just outside International Arrivals and it’s a short walk to the pick-up area. You should know this location is open 24-hr Monday-Sunday and offers convenient after-hours return service. Just park the vehicle and drop the keys off in the Drop Box outside the office door.
  • Drive your Athens Budget hire car on the right-side of the road, perform a seatbelt check and connect your hands-free mobile before setting off on your adventures. All speed signs in Athens are posted in km/h and may not always show mph, so remember the maximum speed on major highways or motorways is around 130 km/h or 80 mph and the fastest you can go in rural areas is about 110 km/h (60 mph). In the city centre or residential areas, don’t drive above 50 km/h (30 mph).
  • Book your car hire from Budget in Athens at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Economy car hire from Budget in Athens are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in Athens

  • What Budget car hire are best suited for driving in Athens?

    If you’re travelling solo or as a couple, opt for a compact car which is most affordable and easy to negotiate around the city centre. We recommend small and intermediate saloons to comfortably seat four, but give the nod to large-sized saloons, vans and people carriers if you’re a party of five or more since these vehicles offer maximum storage capacity. Premium SUVs and luxury vehicles are deluxe options when cost is not a consideration.

  • What documents do I need to book Budget car hire in Athens?

    UK nationals must have a passport and return ticket as well as picture-ID and valid domestic driver’s license to reserve Budget car hire in Athens. Other foreign nationals with licenses in non-Romanic alphabets must also produce an International Driving Permit or a certified English translation in order to qualify. You must use a major credit card since Budget does not allow the use of bank debit cards for payment. Payment cards must be registered in the name of the registered driver and the same card used to book the vehicle must be used at the collection point.

  • What should I know about parking Budget car hire in Athens?

    Parking in Athens is zoned where Blue zones are reserved for residents, Yellow ones are earmarked for special vehicles and White zones include free and paid parking areas with maximum 3 hour limits.  There are public car parks in the city where you can stay for extended hours, such as Metropark Athens and Parking Siggrou. ParkAround is a handy app for finding the nearest parking spaces to your location. Public parking in Central Athens and elsewhere is free from 21.00-09.00 Monday-Friday, and from 16.00-09.00 on Saturdays.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Athens?

    Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Athens.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in Athens?

    Budget has 3 hire locations in Athens. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Eleftherios V. airport (ATH)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Eleftherios V. airport (ATH)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in Athens

Overall rating9.3 WonderfulBased on 9 reviews
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
9.1

Recent reviews

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10.0
Very nice!Reviewed 28 Mar 2025
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8.0
Very goodReviewed 14 Apr 2024
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in Athens?

Address

Airport Eleftherios Venizelos

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Phone

+30 21 0353 0553

Address

23,syngrou Avenue

Hours

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

Phone

+30 21 0921 4771

Address

Syngrou Avenue 53

Hours

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

Phone

+30 21 0921 2605
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