| Pick-up Location | Thessaloniki |
|---|---|
| Car Types | Box truck, Compact, Convertible, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Luxury, Mini, Premium, SUV, Standard, Van |
| Rental Locations | 79 |
| Airport Locations | 35 |
| Popular Agencies | Sixt, Hertz, Autounion Car Rental, GREEN MOTION , Europcar |
| Economy | $14/day |
| Compact | $17/day |
| Intermediate | $17/day |
| Standard | $36/day |
| Full-size | $43/day |
| SUV | $24/day |
| Mini | $12/day |
| Premium | $55/day |
| Van | $76/day |
| Luxury | $125/day |
| Convertible | $35/day |
| Box truck | $210/day |
Thessaloniki Europcar Scam
Cons: Upon arrival, the Europcar staff claimed that if I did not add their insurance -- more than doubling the price of the rental -- they would place a 12,000EUR hold on my credit card. Fortunately, I have a very high limit on my CC, and could cover this, but most people do not. You will be trapped with no alternatives. When I continued to decline the additional insurance, the Europcar staff grew very agitated and heated up the hard-sell to a fever pitch. These are highway bandits, not a legitimate business. I've never had this kind of trouble with Europcar before.
Pros: price was good
Cons: pickup from airport was late
car had minor noises
no offices or agents were available outside main city
Thessaloniki Europcar Scam
Cons: Upon arrival, the Europcar staff claimed that if I did not add their insurance -- more than doubling the price of the rental -- they would place a 12,000EUR hold on my credit card. Fortunately, I have a very high limit on my CC, and could cover this, but most people do not. You will be trapped with no alternatives. When I continued to decline the additional insurance, the Europcar staff grew very agitated and heated up the hard-sell to a fever pitch. These are highway bandits, not a legitimate business. I've never had this kind of trouble with Europcar before.
Pros: price was good
Cons: pickup from airport was late
car had minor noises
no offices or agents were available outside main city
| Most Popular Agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Car Type | Economy |
| Average price | $34/day |
| Good deal | $23/day |
On average a rental car in Thessaloniki costs $31 per day.
Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Thessaloniki.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Goldcar Rental SP ($12/day), Sixt ($17/day) and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($17/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Thessaloniki are Alamo (8.7, 42158 reviews), National (8.2, 3544 reviews), and Avis (7.6, 2240 reviews).
Car rental companies onsite at Makedonia Apt. Airport include Sixt, GREEN MOTION, Centauro, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Alamo, Avis, Drive SA, Rhodium, AbbyCar Car Rentals and Global Rent A Car.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Makedonia Apt. Airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Alamo, Avis, Rhodium, Goldcar Rental SP, AbbyCar Car Rentals, Global Rent A Car, and Enterprise.
In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Goldcar Rental SP 14th km Thessalonikis-Pereas national road 570 01 (8 miles from city center).
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
As parking can be difficult in the city, opting for a compact car can be advantageous. For families who need a little extra space, a minivan is a spacious yet somewhat compact option. As the roads can be bumpy and riddled with potholes in Greece, make sure the insurance covers every scratch and document whether the car had any such scratches beforehand.
All speed regulations are given in kilometers per hour in Greece, but, as the speedometer in the rental car is also set in km/h, that should be not a problem -- even for travelers not used to the metric system. Inside the city and residential areas, unless otherwise indicated, 50 km/h (31 mph) are permitted, 90 km/h (55 mph) on country roads and up to 130 km/h (80 mph) on highways.
The average gas price in Thessaloniki is around €1.63 per liter, which is $1.83 per ¼ gallon ($7.34 per gallon). Inside the villages and cities, many gas stations can be found and they usually accept all major credit cards. When going on a road trip, it is important to refill beforehand, as gas stations can be scarce on the countryside.
Parking in Thessaloniki can be a challenge, so parking in a paid parking lot and taking public transport into the city is likely a better option. Street parking is also an option and is usually metered by the hour, so check regulations on the given signs. In Thessaloniki, there are also private parking garages that are more expensive but centrally located.
