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Good to know
- IATA code
- SKG
- ICAO code
- LGTS
- Terminals
- 2 (T1, T2)
- To city centre
- 14 km
- Main road
- EO16
- Transport to the centre
- Bus · Taxi · Shuttle
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 39
- Rental companies
- 11
- Off-airport offices
- 31
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Rental desks at Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia"
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 31Hertz1.1 km
Avis1.4 km
Eco Rental1.8 km
Record Go1.8 km
AbbyCar2.1 km
Centauro2.1 km
Abbycar rental car pickup2.1 km
Green Motion2.1 km
4Rent Thessaloniki2.2 km
Car Rental Services Greece2.2 km
Van Rental Thessaloniki2.2 km
SKG Rent a Car2.3 km
Car rental desk2.4 km
Goldcar2.4 km
OK Mobility2.4 km
Europcar2.4 km
Europcar2.4 km
Airport Rent a Car2.5 km
Dirent a car2.5 km
RELLAS RENTAL2.5 km
Golden Rent2.5 km
Aegean Car Rental2.5 km
Chalkidiki Cars2.6 km
Hertz3 km
Alamo3.1 km
Autounion3.1 km
Car rental desk3.2 km
Car rental desk3.3 km
Τροχόσπιτα Ζήσης3.3 km
GREKOSTAR3.3 km
VTS Rent a Car4 km
Rental companies at Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia"
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At Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia”
Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” sits southeast of Thessaloniki, in Thermi. Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” has 2 terminals: T1 and T2. Rental desks are inside the terminals. Thessaloniki is 14 km away, by the EO16; there is also a bus, taxis and a shuttle.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The A25 motorway, a route towards Chalkidiki, serves the airport directly, and the Thessaloniki Inner Ring Road reaches the A2 (E90) as well as the A1 (E75). Parking for cars is in front of the terminal building.
Public transport into town
Bus 79 from the airport stops at the IKEA bus terminal on the city’s east side rather than in the centre, and passengers change there for another bus. An overground branch of metro Line 2 towards the airport is on the drawing board but not an immediate concern.
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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.
Where do I pick up the car at Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia"?
Rental desks are inside the terminals. The airport has 2 terminals: T1 and T2.
How far is Thessaloniki from the airport?
14 km.
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 Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia"?
At the airport: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and an independent office. Desks are in T1 and T2. Outside the airport, nearby: Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Centauro, 4 other companies and 20 independent offices.