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Car hire Thessaloniki

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Popular rental locations in Thessaloniki

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Thessaloniki

Car rental offers in Thessaloniki

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Thessaloniki.

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Car rental companies in Thessaloniki

Below are the car rental companies in Thessaloniki with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Alamo

    9 (9350)
    From £ 9 / day
  • Yours Carrental

    8.9 (179)
    From £ 7 / day
  • Centauro

    8.8 (5199)
    From £ 3 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.8 (2103)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Avis

    8.7 (6499)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Autounion Car Rental

    8.7 (207)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Hertz

    8.4 (7486)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Drive On Holidays

    8.4 (1345)
    From £ 5 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.3 (435)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Exer Rent A Car

    8.2 (400)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Drive Hellas

    8.2 (354)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.1 (4660)
    From £ 8 / day
  • Budget

    8 (10222)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Thrifty

    8 (5878)
    From £ 9 / day
  • Payless Car Rental

    8 (511)
    No rates available
  • Goldcar

    8 (5890)
    From £ 4 / day
  • addCarRental

    7.9 (124)
    No rates available
  • Europcar

    7.7 (8779)
    From £ 9 / day
  • Sixt

    7.4 (3682)
    From £ 9 / day
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car

    7.4 (761)
    No rates available
  • Volta4u

    7.4 (176)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.3 (620)
    From £ 3 / day
  • Record Go

    7.2 (1722)
    From £ 3 / day
  • SurPrice car rentals

    7.2 (649)
    From £ 4 / day
  • OK Mobility

    6.7 (398)
    From £ 3 / day
  • Abbycar

    6.6 (812)
    From £ 5 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    6.6 (3972)
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    6.5 (2139)
    From £ 3 / day
  • Global Rent a Car

    6.4 (140)
    No rates available
  • SKG Rent A Car

    No reviews
    From £ 3 / day
  • Goldcar Key'n Go

    8.1 (191)
    No rates available
  • InterRent

    6.5 (5827)
    No rates available
  • Viaggiare Rent

    7.3 (233)
    No rates available
  • City Car Rent a Car

    7.5 (16)
    No rates available
  • wheego

    7.5 (86)
    From £ 4 / day
  • Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Zezgo

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Hawk Rent A Car

    6.5 (9)
    No rates available
  • OtoQ

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3842)
    No rates available

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Thessaloniki

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Location information for Thessaloniki

Introduction

Thessaloniki is the second city of Greece and the capital of the Greek region of Macedonia. Sometimes the name is abbreviated to Saloniki or Thessaloniki. The old city is situated like a kind of amphitheatre around the Bay of Thessaloniki, with as a point of recognition the White Tower from the Byzantine era. Along the sea, there is a 12 kilometre long promenade. The other remains of the Byzantine city wall are situated to the north of the old city. In the centre there are beautiful Byzantine churches.

Population

The city itself has 360,000 inhabitants and in recent years that number has been falling. More and more people leave the busy centre and move to the suburbs, which are located primarily to the east of the city. Including the suburbs, the city has over a million inhabitants.

Location

Thessaloniki is located in the north of Greece, on a bay that has been named after the city. The bay is part of the Aegean Sea.

Economy

The city has an important port and is the industrial and economic centre of Northern Greece. In the harbour area there is much petrochemical industry (for instance oil refineries). In addition, there are steel and machine factories, as well as an extensive pharmaceutical industry.
The city is a transport centre and benefits from the emergence of the new economies in Eastern Europe. Many products originating from or destined for these former communist countries are shipped via the port of Thessaloniki.

Airports

The international Makedonia Airport is located 15 kilometres to the south-west of the city. Many planes to or from the Greek capital Athens make a stopover at the airport. In addition, there are direct connections to, among other places, Milan, Rome, Zürich, Düsseldorf, Munich, Moscowand London. Also, there are flights to the islands in the Aegean and Ionian Sea.

Public transport

At the moment, the city's public transport consists entirely of city buses. There are two types: regular buses and compound buses. On compound buses you enter the bus via the rear door and buy a ticket from the conductor. Regular buses only have a ticket machine and require exact change.

In 2006, work began on the construction of a metro system, which is expected to be ready in 2012. The expectation is that the metro will alleviate the enormous amount of traffic that currently plagues the city.

Thessaloniki is a train junction. There are various trains to Athens (Larissa Station), including a night train, as well as other destinations in Greece. There are international train connections to Skopje in Macedonia, Belgrade in Serbia, Budapest in Hungary and Istanbul in Turkey. Most trains don't have a smoking compartment.

Furthermore, there are of course many ferry services to the islands in the Aegean Sea.

Traffic and Parking

The GR-1/E75 motorway connects Thessaloniki met Athens (a 5 hours' drive). Around the city there is a circular road from the industrial western part in the west to the residential areas in the east.
The street pattern in the city centre is regular, but traffic is busy and chaotic. There are many one-way streets, which is often badly indicated on maps. Add to that the fact that parking spaces are hard to find. If you do want to visit the centre of Thessaloniki, it is best not to take your rental car.

If you do want to park your car in the city, you can try the car park at the Plateia Eleftherias. If that car park is full, park your car on the free municipal car park to the south of the Museum of Byzantine Culture, not far from the White Tower. From there, it is a 20 minute walk to the city centre. This car park is not safe at night!
A remarkable thing is the underground and automatic car park near the YMCA. You park your car in a kind of elevator that transports your car to a free parking space, fully automated. Work is underway on the construction of more underground car parks.

Hotels

Because the city is a centre for trade, many hotels are geared toward business people. They are usually not very cosy and they are above all functional, although in recent years some so-called 'boutique' hotels have been built. All year through we recommend booking your hotel room in advance, especially in the Autumn, when there is a large trade fair, followed by the large cultural festival of Demetria.

External Sources

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Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Greek (modern)
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Hire the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Hire at this location?
  • Alamo
  • Yours Carrental
  • Centauro
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Autounion Car Rental
  • Hertz
  • Drive On Holidays
  • National Car Rental
  • Exer Rent A Car
  • Drive Hellas
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Budget
  • Thrifty
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Goldcar
  • addCarRental
  • Europcar
  • Sixt
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
  • Volta4u
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • Record Go
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • OK Mobility
  • Abbycar
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Green Motion
  • Global Rent a Car
  • SKG Rent A Car
  • Goldcar Key'n Go
  • InterRent
  • Viaggiare Rent
  • City Car Rent a Car
  • wheego
  • Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd
  • Zezgo
  • Hawk Rent A Car
  • OtoQ
  • Keddy By Europcar
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