Athens car rentals from $34/day

Depending on the number of people you’re traveling with or any cargo you’re bringing along, like golf clubs to have fun at the University Golf Course, a van or an SUV can be a good choice when traveling to Athens. However, if you intend to stay within the city, feel free to rent any standard-sized vehicle that’ll suit your taste and budget from car rentals in Athens.

The speed limits in Georgia apply in Athens, where you’ll find driving on rural highways and interstate require a 70mph speed limit. While driving on urban freeways, the maximum speed limit sits at 65mph, which also applies to divided roadways. Undivided roadways get 55mph while residential neighborhood speed limits are reduced to 35mph, and unpaved rural roads get 35mph. You’ll find that some residential districts set their own speed limits and may have a maximum of 25mph, so watch out for signs. Speed limits are bound to be even lower around construction zones, schools, and hospitals.

In Downtown Athens, you’ll find parking meters enforced Monday through Saturday from 8am to 10pm at a rate of about $1.25 per hour. You can only park on the streets for a maximum of 2h although after 6pm you can purchase more time. You’ll also find several parking decks like the college Ave and Washington Street decks that offer free parking for the past half an hour and charge around $1 per hour after that.

On average a rental car in Athens costs $58 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Athens found in the last 2 weeks is $55.

Car rental companies onsite at Hartsfield-Jackson airport include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Payless, Dollar, Fox and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hartsfield-Jackson airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Payless, Sixt, Dollar, and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Athens costs $52 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Athens costs $61 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Athens costs $94 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Athens offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Athens, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Athens.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Athens so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Athens hosts events throughout the year, some of which call for road closures that lead to traffic build-ups. As you drive your vehicle from Athens car rentals, be on the lookout for congestion as the Wild Rumpus takes place in October. The Athens Twilight, a cycling event in April, may also feature road closures.

During your trip to the city of Athens, you may not find any toll roads. However, Georgia charges a toll on some of its interstate highways. If you drive on the express lanes of I-85 when traveling in or out of Athens, you may incur a small amount as you pass through their toll booths.