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Good to know
- IATA code
- ATH
- ICAO code
- LGAV
- Terminals
- 2 (Main Terminal, Satellite Terminal)
- To city centre
- 20 km
- Main road
- Attiki Odos
- Transport to the centre
- Metro · Train · Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 9
- Rental companies
- 2
- Off-airport offices
- 3
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Rental desks at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
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Outside the airport
Offices 3
At Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” has 2 terminals: Main Terminal and Satellite Terminal. Athens is 20 km away, by the Attiki Odos; there is also a metro, a train, a bus and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
Lot P3, the long-term car park, lies on the far side of the main access road from the terminal; a free shuttle bus runs between them, and walking is also possible.
Driving to the airport
Drivers coming from the centre and northern Athens take the Attiki Odos toll highway. Varis-Koropiou Avenue serves the west, Laurio Avenue the south and Spata-Loutsa Avenue the east, while short-term lots P1 and P2 face the terminal at the arrivals level.
Public transport into town
A railway station stands right beside the terminal, reached by an elevated walkway. Transport for Athens buses drop passengers at the departures level but pick them up at arrivals, between exits 4 and 5. KTEL Express regional buses link the airport with Rafina, Markopoulo, Lavrio, Kalyvia and Keratea.
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Rules of the road in Greece
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Greece: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Athens from the airport?
20 km. The route uses a toll road.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
A non-EU licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
What are the speed limits in Greece?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier.
Which car rental companies serve Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"?
At the airport: Avis, Hertz and 2 independent offices. Desks are in Main Terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Hertz and 2 independent offices.