Athens, with its eight historic hills, is located on the south eastern edge of Greece. This city’s natural beauty combined with the plentiful ancient archaeological treasures such as the Acropolis and Parthenon makes Athens a city not to be missed. Anyone with a taste for classical history, colourful street markets and tasty Greek specialties will revel in exploring this ancient city.

Eat at gourmet restaurants, traditional Greek tavernas or from a simple souvlaki stall. With a rental car in Athens you can explore the monuments and ancient wonders, as well as the modern side of the city and the make-over for the 2004 Olympic Games. There's plenty of entertainment in Athens, including the Olympic Art Festival held in the 2000 year old amphitheatre. There's something for everyone in the amazing city of Athens; car rental from DriveAway Holidays is the perfect way to see it all!

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Drive a Hire Car in Athens

Along with visiting the Acropolis and the Parthenon, make sure you go to the archaeological site of the ancient Agora market where Socrates once expounded his philosophy. See the historic region of Plaka and the less touristy quarter of Anafiotika, a quiet picturesque pocket of Athens. To see the world’s best collections of Greek antiquities, head to the National Archaeological Museum.

Your DriveAway car rental in Athens is the perfect means to escape from the buzz of the centre of the city. Alimo and Vouliagmeni are amongst the best swimming beaches in Athens. The white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon still stand at Cape Sounio, a location that is definitely worth a visit.

Take a drive to the scenic town of Delphi, visit the treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and then enjoy the breathtaking views from Mount Parnassus to Itea. Visit Meteora and enjoy the impressive scenery from ageless monasteries perched atop huge rocks. There is so much to see in Athens and its surrounds and an Athens car hire from DriveAway Holidays is the perfect way to do it all.

Rent a Car in Athens, Greece with DriveAway Holidays

DriveAway Holidays in conjunction with the largest car hire suppliers in Athens can provide you with a wide variety of vehicle selections such as hatches, sedans, manuals and automatic cars, all at unbeatable price. Book your car rental in Athens with DriveAway Holidays over our safe, reliable and secure online booking system.

DriveAway Holidays can cover you for your insurance needs including personal Travel Insurance. With no Credit Card fees, no Amendment fees and no Cancellation fee policies; DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Athens.