· Permitted Parking
Parking spaces in Athens are quite rare and hotel parking is usually not free of charge. It would be advisable for you to book a hotel that offers free spots.
In Santorini – one of the most touristic islands almost all tourist attractions there offer free parking.
You may not be familiar with the below parking signs, which inform you that parking is prohibited in the odd or even months of the year.
Alternative Parking (Prohibited on the Odd Months of Year) | Alternative Parking (Prohibited on the Even Months of Year) |
· Parking in Athens
Athens has a specific parking system in place. Spaces marked by a white line are for short-term visitors while spaces marked in yellow are for commercial use only. Short-term visitors can use the white spaces from 09:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, and from 09:00 to 16:00 on weekends.
Prepaid parking cards need to be displayed for the use of blue short-stay spaces, and can be bought at newsagents, tobacconists, kiosks and other small shops, with a maximal validity of 3 hours.
Occupying short-term parking spaces without paying the required parking fee, or exceed the time limit for which has been paid for will incur a €20 fine. If paying within 10 days, the fine can be reduced by half.

· Forbidden Parking
In Greece, you are not allowed to park in the following spots:
- Less than 15 feet from a fire hydrant
- Less than 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing
- Less than 15 metres from a bus stop
- More than 12 inches from the curb
- On the sidewalk
- If blocking a driveway
- With the left side of the vehicle next to the curb
- Less than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection
- Within 30 feet from a traffic control device
- In a fire lane
- In violation of a posted sign regulating parking within a shopping centre or office complex
Vehicles parked in prohibited places may be towed away or their licence plates may be removed. Fines will be also applied.
November 4, 2026
Destination: heraklion
There was an elderly gentleman with white hair who was super kind and easygoing, and he handled everything really efficiently. I was very happy with the whole process. Returning the car was just as smooth—he processed it right away and my deposit was refunded really fast.
View moreOctober 31, 2026
Destination: glyfada
They gave me a Hyundai, super new with just over 6,000 km on it. Drove beautifully, no issues at all. Really happy with it!
View moreOctober 30, 2026
Destination: Crete
They were really thorough when checking my license, and it was actually the first time anyone noticed my little paper one.
View moreOctober 29, 2026
Destination: Athens
There was a line and only three service counters, so it took a while to get things done.
View moreOctober 26, 2026
Destination: Crete
The rental office is right across from the airport, super convenient, and the staff were really friendly. They answered all my questions right away—really appreciate their help!
View moreOctober 25, 2026
Destination: Crete
Staff were super friendly and the car was really clean, though a two-door isn’t very convenient when you’ve got a lot of stuff to load.
View moreOctober 25, 2026
Destination: Kefalonia
The rental company’s service was great and everything was handled really efficiently.
View moreOctober 24, 2026
Destination: heraklion
Once you get off the boat, just walk to the right and you’ll quickly spot the AVIS logo, it’s really close. The staff are super friendly and speak loudly and clearly, but their English accent is a bit hard to catch so you kind of have to guess sometimes. The parking lot is just nearby. I’d recommend taking photos of the fuel gauge and doing a full walk-around video of the car to record any existing scratches or dents — it’s definitely worth it.
View moreOctober 24, 2026
Destination: Athens
The lady at the counter in the arrivals hall was really friendly. She explained the pickup location slowly and clearly in English (exit from Door 5 in arrivals, turn right, walk about 200 meters, look for the store logo in the parking lot across the road, then cross over to pick up the car).
View moreOctober 23, 2026
Destination: Santorini
Fantastic experience! They replied to all my questions super quickly—especially Pilippos, who was amazing and helped me a lot.
View moreOctober 23, 2026
Destination: Thessaloniki
Pretty good overall.
View moreOctober 19, 2026
Destination: Athens
They first gave us a manual car that was in pretty rough shape, but later that afternoon we went back to the branch and swapped it for a much better one. Overall, I’m satisfied with their service.
View moreOctober 19, 2026
Destination: Athens
Really happy with the whole experience.
View moreOctober 17, 2026
Destination: Athens
Very professional and really took things seriously.
View moreOctober 16, 2026
Destination: Athens
Being able to return the car even in the middle of the night is great.
View moreOctober 15, 2026
Destination: Zakynthos
Service was great, no hidden charges at all. They gave us a Citroën C3 hybrid, really easy to drive and the whole experience was excellent. Definitely recommend this place.
View moreOctober 10, 2026
Destination: Athens
The store is really clean and the staff are professional and efficient.
View moreOctober 9, 2026
Destination: Milos
Once you land, just give them a call and they’ll drive over to pick you up.
View moreOctober 9, 2026
Destination: glyfada
Super easy process and the car was pretty good too! The only downside was that the drop-off location was hard to find.
View moreOctober 7, 2026
Destination: Zakynthos
Pickup was super efficient.
View moreOctober 7, 2026
Destination: Zakynthos
Car was great, almost brand new, and the service was excellent—really nice overall.
View moreOctober 3, 2026
Destination: Athens
Both the service and the car were excellent, everything worked perfectly.
View moreOctober 3, 2026
Destination: heraklion
When we got to the rental counter they kept suggesting we buy their insurance so we wouldn’t need to leave a deposit. But we’d already bought insurance through the platform, so in the end we still had to pay the deposit.
View moreSeptember 29, 2026
Destination: Crete
Pick-up and drop-off were really convenient. I’d bought a full-coverage policy from a Chinese insurer, so the rental company couldn’t see it in their system and asked if I wanted to pay extra for their insurance. Just say no and that’s it—no hard selling at all. The deposit was 1,000 euros. The car has GPS tracking and they don’t allow you to drive to Balos Beach, but you can rent an ATV to go up the dirt road instead. Pick-up and return are at the same place, and the drop-off inspection takes about 5 minutes. Once they’re done, they refund the deposit right away. Super easy.
View moreSeptember 24, 2026
Destination: Zakynthos
The staff at the rental place were super nice.
View moreSeptember 17, 2026
Destination: Athens
The car was brand new and picking it up at the airport was really convenient.
View moreAugust 26, 2026
Destination: Crete
Among the rental places in Europe, this one actually has a pretty spacious store, which is rare.
View moreAugust 22, 2026
Destination: Athens
Great service and no pushy upselling at all.
View moreAugust 17, 2026
Destination: Athens
Picking up the car at Athens Airport was super quick and easy, and returning it was just as smooth.
View moreAugust 6, 2026
Destination: Santorini
The rental office is just a short walk from the arrivals exit—turn right as you come out of the airport. My flight landed early so I just walked over to pick up the car. The whole process was smooth, the staff were really friendly, communication was easy, and there was absolutely no hard selling or hidden charges. The car itself was in great condition. I highly recommend renting a car in Santorini: the roads are easy to drive, distances between attractions aren’t huge, but having your own car gives you a lot more flexibility, and driving around the island is a great experience in itself.
View moreAugust 2, 2026
Destination: Athens
Do I really have to fill this in?
View moreJuly 28, 2026
Destination: Zakynthos
Avance was great—no hidden fees at all and the car was in excellent condition. Highly recommended!
View moreJuly 19, 2026
Destination: Athens
Overall it was pretty good.
View moreJuly 8, 2026
Destination: glyfada
Very satisfied.
View moreJune 26, 2026
Destination: Santorini
The car looked great with the drive branding on site, and it was really clean. The only thing is the fuel gauge was at about 7/8 when I picked it up, so it’s hard to know how much to refill. I ended up putting in more than needed—topping it off seems to be the norm.
View moreJune 24, 2026
Destination: Santorini
They gave us a similar-class Opel hatchback, but it was a bit tight for all our luggage. The car itself was in decent condition, and the deposit was refunded pretty quickly.
View moreJune 17, 2026
Destination: Kefalonia
Online booking was super clear, and picking up the car at the store was really fast. The staff patiently walked us through driving on island mountain roads, taking the ferry, and things to watch out for when fueling up. There was absolutely no hard-selling of insurance, no hidden fees, and the pricing was very transparent, so we never had to worry about any unpleasant surprises.
View moreJune 12, 2026
Destination: Crete
Fantastic service, really patient and attentive!
View moreMay 18, 2026
Destination: Athens
Overall it was fine, nothing particularly good or bad.
View moreMay 15, 2026
Destination: Santorini
Even though I had to wait quite a while over the May Day holiday, their service attitude was really good.
View moreMay 13, 2026
Destination: Athens
Car was in decent shape, no hard sell on extra insurance, and their hours are pretty long.
View moreMay 8, 2026
Destination: Athens
Overall it was pretty good, but they never told us exactly where to pick up the car, so we had to go back and ask a second time before we finally found it.
View moreMay 7, 2026
Destination: Athens
Staff were professional, efficient, and easy to communicate with. I asked about insurance and once they saw I’d already bought full coverage through QEEQ, they didn’t try to upsell anything, just explained that I’d need to pay upfront if anything happened and claim later. The car itself was so-so, with quite a few scratches, old tires, and it wasn’t very clean. They specifically reminded us to keep it clean or they’d charge a €100 cleaning fee.
View moreMay 3, 2026
Destination: Crete
The lady at the counter when we picked up the car was super friendly and spoke great English. She mentioned insurance but never tried to hard-sell it. The car was almost brand new and in excellent condition. The guy who handled our return was a bit awkward and quiet, probably because his English wasn’t as good so communication wasn’t as smooth. The branch isn’t at the airport, so you need to call them to arrange a pickup.
View moreApril 15, 2026
Destination: Athens
Really great overall.
View moreMarch 17, 2026
Destination: Santorini
Really smooth car rental experience overall.
View moreFebruary 28, 2026
Destination: Athens
The car was almost brand new with only about 10,000 km on it. Both pick-up and drop-off were easy to find, and the staff were professional and efficient.
View moreFebruary 26, 2026
Destination: Athens
Thanks for the upgrade ! WOW amazing
View moreFebruary 18, 2026
Destination: Athens
The car was clean, easy to drive, and the staff were really efficient.
View moreFebruary 17, 2026
Destination: Santorini
Really great overall.
View more