Rent a car at Athens airport

Parking at Athens Airport

Located 33km southeast of Athens, Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) serves the Athens region. Every year, thirteen million passengers travel through Athens Airport. To ensure that passengers have a hassle-free experience, Athens International Airport offers a variety of parking options. Depending on your needs, you can choose from long term, short term, or premium parking.

• Long term parking is offered in Parking Lot P3, located across the main access road from the terminal building. The long term parking area offers free shuttle service to and from the terminal. The shuttle bus stops at six designated bus stops.
• Short term parking is offered at Parking Lots P1 and P2. Parking in these lots is free for the first twenty minutes of your stay. However, if you stay for more than 20 minutes, you will have to pay a parking fee. Parking Lot P3 is a five to ten minute walk from the terminal.

The Athens airport parking facility has over 5,800 parking spaces. Its main access road is the Attiki Odos, a six-lane motorway. It also has a free shuttle bus service that provides transportation between the parking lot and the airport terminal.

In addition, Athens International Airport provides parking for wheelchairs and disabled passengers. A complimentary plug-in hybrid vehicle charging station is also available.

The Athens airport parking facilities also offer valet parking. If you have a large or bulky vehicle, you can park it in a valet lot. Valet parking is relatively cheap compared to other European airports.

Car Rental Options at Athens Airport

Whether you are flying into Athens International Airport for a holiday or for business, you will find a range of car rental options to suit your needs. You can choose from premium or mid-size cars, SUVs, minivans and economy cars.

Athens airport is a hub for Greece and international travelers. As a result, there are numerous car rental companies located outside and inside the airport. There are also shuttle buses that take you to the rental car companies.

When booking your car, make sure you check your insurance coverage. Most car rental companies will offer insurance by default. You will also need a credit card to make reservations. During your stay, pay attention to traffic laws, road signage, and road conditions.

To rent a car at Athens airport, make sure you are at least 21 years old. If you are planning to travel in Greece for a short period of time, you may not need an international driving permit.

If you are traveling in a group, it is best to rent a minivan. Minivans do not have as much room for luggage as a regular car, so you may have to pay extra.

Before renting a car, be sure to check out the fuel policy of the company you are renting from. Some car rental companies charge higher fuel prices than gas stations. You should also double check the car's insurance coverage.

There are six car rental companies operating inside Athens International Airport. These companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt, Avance, and Europcar.

Athens Airport Airport Transport

Getting to the center of Athens is easy and affordable by taking the Athens Airport airport transport. The airport is just 25 minutes away from the city center. Whether you want to go to the Acropolis museum or to the Roman Market, you can get there by taking the bus, metro or taxi.

Athens Airport has four express bus routes. These buses leave the airport every 30-60 minutes depending on the route. These buses are available 24 hours a day. You can purchase tickets from the driver. These tickets are cheaper than the metro. The metro costs around 9 euros for a single ride.

The Athens Airport metro is free on Sundays until 2pm. However, you need to cross a pedestrian bridge to get to the metro. Metro Line 3 will take you to the Syntagma station in about 40 minutes. If you wish to use metro Line 3 to travel to the city center, you will need to buy a ticket. The ticket is valid for 90 minutes from validation.

A one way trip from Athens airport to the center of Athens will cost around EUR40. The cost includes road tolls. The airport taxi rate is EUR38 during the day and EUR55 at night. During the day, a taxi will also include all airport surcharges. The taxi will also take you to the center of Athens. You will have to add luggage fees to the cost.

If you have no luggage and want to go directly to the city center, a taxi will cost around EUR20. If you have a lot of luggage, a bus may be cheaper. However, buses can be slow in Athens during rush hours. You can also take the Metro Line 3 to get to the center of Athens.