Piraeus car hire

Car hire companies onsite at Eleftherios V. airport include Centauro, Caldera, Right Cars, GREEN MOTION, SKG RENTACAR, Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt and Exer Rent a Car.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Eleftherios V. airport to off-airport locations include Caldera, GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt.

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A Mini car hire in Piraeus costs €28 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Piraeus costs €22 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Piraeus costs €90 per day, on average.

The city is very popular with history lovers and also those taking cruises to nearby islands. The roads can also be quite narrow at times. For these reasons, it’s wise to opt for a small car, such as a Suzuki Baleno, which makes navigating the streets and parking easier. If you want to explore further afield, then you might want a more robust car. For example, a Nissan Qashqai is a good example of a car that can handle tougher terrain and steep gradients.

It’s important that you follow the speed limits when in your car hire in Piraeus, so that you stay safe and don’t get prosecuted by the local authorities. Usually, when you’re on a motorway, you can travel as fast as 130 km/h, but some parts are also 110 km/h, so ensure you keep a look out for the signs. In general, the speed limit is 110 km/h on rural roads, whilst in Piraeus itself, the maximum speed is 50 km/h.

There is a lot of parking in Piraeus, with most requiring payment. My CarPark is one option to park your vehicle, which can be located on Kekropos Street. This costs roughly € 5 (A$ 7.30) for the day and is only about an 8-minute walk from the centre of Piraeus. There is also a car park on Odissea Androutsou Street, which offers parking at about € 1 (A$ 1.45) per hour. From here, you can get to the centre of the city in about 7 minutes on foot. Alternatively, on Kountouriotou Street, there is more secure parking, with 24/7 CCTV. The cost for 2 hours at this car park is around € 6 (A$ 8.70).