· Permitted Parking
Parking spaces in Athens are quite rare and hotel parking is usually not free of charge. It would be advisable for you to book a hotel that offers free spots.
In Santorini – one of the most touristic islands almost all tourist attractions there offer free parking.
You may not be familiar with the below parking signs, which inform you that parking is prohibited in the odd or even months of the year.
Alternative Parking (Prohibited on the Odd Months of Year) | Alternative Parking (Prohibited on the Even Months of Year) |
· Parking in Athens
Athens has a specific parking system in place. Spaces marked by a white line are for short-term visitors while spaces marked in yellow are for commercial use only. Short-term visitors can use the white spaces from 09:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, and from 09:00 to 16:00 on weekends.
Prepaid parking cards need to be displayed for the use of blue short-stay spaces, and can be bought at newsagents, tobacconists, kiosks and other small shops, with a maximal validity of 3 hours.
Occupying short-term parking spaces without paying the required parking fee, or exceed the time limit for which has been paid for will incur a €20 fine. If paying within 10 days, the fine can be reduced by half.
· Forbidden Parking
In Greece, you are not allowed to park in the following spots:
- Less than 15 feet from a fire hydrant
- Less than 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing
- Less than 15 metres from a bus stop
- More than 12 inches from the curb
- On the sidewalk
- If blocking a driveway
- With the left side of the vehicle next to the curb
- Less than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection
- Within 30 feet from a traffic control device
- In a fire lane
- In violation of a posted sign regulating parking within a shopping centre or office complex
Vehicles parked in prohibited places may be towed away or their licence plates may be removed. Fines will be also applied.
April 14, 2024
Destination: Athens
The pickup process took longer than expected when compared to other companies I have dealt with before. Upon returning the car, the rental company informed me that there were scratches on the front disc wheel and charged me 171 euros. However, when I received the invoice via email, it stated that I only owed 140 euros.
View moreMarch 10, 2024
Destination: Athens
Didn’t know there was a free shuttle to ok mobility just out of the airport, spent $30 on a taxi, advertising this a little better would help.
View moreMarch 6, 2024
Destination: Athens
No comments
View moreDecember 31, 2023
Destination: Crete
It's been already a week and I have no confirmation whatsoever that everything is ok with the car that I returned and I haven't been returned my deposit
View moreDecember 25, 2023
Destination: Athens
Trusted car rental company. Was not overly pushy with conprehensive insurance as i already bought from QEED. Car was very new with good performance. Will go nack again if in Atgens. Thanks.
View moreNovember 1, 2023
Destination: Corfu
The car was very new and in great condition, best hire car I’ve had in a while
View moreSeptember 18, 2023
Destination: Athens
Great vehicle and staff! Highly recommended!
View moreSeptember 15, 2023
Destination: Santorini
Everything was fine. Just waiting for deposit release and I can give 5/5 stars
View moreSeptember 12, 2023
Destination: Thessaloniki
The voucher said that we would be met by representative of the Hire company at airport arrivals. This wasn't the case and we had to find our way to the shuttle bus pick up point and waited 20 minutes for the bus. None of which would have been a problem if we had known this in advance
View moreSeptember 4, 2023
Destination: Athens
Time lost for check-in. Ideal to check in directly in airport
View moreSeptember 4, 2023
Destination: Athens
Car was a bit old (peugeot 301) but in good condition. Multimedia was very basic without support of carplay/android auto. Staff was ok.
View moreAugust 31, 2023
Destination: Athens
I made the reservation through the QEEQ platform, which clearly stated that CENTAURO accepts deposit by debit card. When I went to the office to pick up the car, even though I showed the voucher that clearly stated I could pay the deposit with a debit card, the clerk insisted I needed a credit card. I finally picked up the car after about two hours, the only reason being that there was a long queue behind me because I informed that I am not going to leave the counter if I don't pick up the car. Except for this incident, everything else was fine.
View moreAugust 31, 2023
Destination: Athens
Everything was as it should be. I didn't find anything wrong or negative.
View moreAugust 30, 2023
Destination: Kefalonia
They need to provide a better quality of car in Kefalonia as the roads are not really suitable for a Suzuki Swift. Before long this newish car will be a heap. Great service though and very kind and friendly staff at the desk especially Paula.
View moreAugust 28, 2023
Destination: Crete
Considerable wait on collection of the car, which was in poor condition with stains on the inside. Mechanically sound, but cosmetically not very good. Also, central locking only worked off the key, not the fob.
View moreAugust 28, 2023
Destination: Athens
We upgraded the car on the counter. Smooth experience.
View moreAugust 27, 2023
Destination: Athens
No child seats available
View moreAugust 27, 2023
Destination: Thessaloniki
Very good and helpful staff, especially Lora.
View moreAugust 21, 2023
Destination: Thessaloniki
Pros: - Fast service - Fast pickup Cons - Their office is dirty and run down - Tires of car were almost sleek, should have been replaced long ago - The paint was peeling from the bumper - Picked it up with 1/4 gas - Seats need a good washing, they had stains
View moreAugust 9, 2023
Destination: Zakynthos
Excellent experience with rental company and vehicle well suited to local roads
View moreAugust 1, 2023
Destination: Paros
Brand new car, higher class than I booked. Our flight was delayed by more than an hour but the representative waited for us. Paperwork took less than 10 min.
View moreJuly 27, 2023
Destination: Thessaloniki
Outstanding car, new, and free upgrade. friendly and helpful counter staff, although booking process a little slow but just because several people arrived at once. Good minibus service from Airport to rental site. Well run, excellent overall
View moreJuly 26, 2023
Destination: Crete
El coche era un fiat y no un wolksvagen , con la perdida de potencia , no estaba indicado que Dollar estaba en Hertz y esperamos varias horas hasta localizarlo , además las señoras del mostrador muy desagradables
View moreJuly 4, 2023
Destination: Athens
Brand new cars, excellent location.
View moreJune 28, 2023
Destination: Corfu
Car was fairly new however the steering column was making noises which did not make it a pleasurable experience to drive
View moreJune 15, 2023
Destination: Crete
The counter person was really pleasant and took me to the car.
View moreJune 12, 2023
Destination: Athens
Old company just change name. They have old cars. The given car was unbalanced and break issue. Poor support. Not recommend it.
View moreJune 12, 2023
Destination: Santorini
Loved the car for the island. It was perfect. Barring a few scratches, the car was really clean. Centauro did a good job. Their staff was very helpful and courteous.
View moreJune 11, 2023
Destination: Igoumenitsa
Need to specify the location of Green Motion Car Rental Igoumenitsa Port office on Google Maps
View moreJune 8, 2023
Destination: Lesvos
Friendly service at pick up and drop off
View moreJune 7, 2023
Destination: Crete
Good car. Could have been easier to find Caldera pickup at arrivals.
View moreFebruary 15, 2023
Destination: Thessaloniki
I have some complaints about the company.They asked to charge me for 37 euro if i drop it off at 06:00pm as had asked so i drop it off the previous day.thanks you.
View moreJanuary 31, 2023
Destination: Crete
The staff at the rental agency in Heraklion - Apollo Car Rental - were excellent; friendly and flexible in problem-solving. Also they all had high level language skills not just in English. One felt one ‘was in good hands’.
View moreJanuary 8, 2023
Destination: Athens
I don’t usually comment but I truly believe that their rating doesn’t do them justice. The entire team was extremely professional and very polite. Congratulations and I will be definitely using them again.
View moreJanuary 8, 2023
Destination: Santorini
Car was bad in condition. Very bad. Dimitris was amazing
View moreDecember 5, 2022
Destination: Athens
Very efficient and friendly staff
View moreNovember 10, 2022
Destination: Athens
Konstantinos and Konstantina best of the best!!!
View moreNovember 10, 2022
Destination: Athens
I would make sure that people are aware that they charge an extra fee for dropping the vehicle off early even if it’s unavoidable due to the airline changing your flight. We were charged an extra 25 euros which was very frustrating.
View moreNovember 2, 2022
Destination: Athens
Other then a few minor scratches the car ( a Hybrid Toyota Corolla) was in prime condition. The lady at pick up ( Constadina) was very helpful and suggested this car since I needed the luggage space. Everybody was very polite and helpful at Record go. Bravo!
View moreNovember 1, 2022
Destination: Corfu
Everything was great, only I am waiting when my deposit will be released. Staff promised that usually it is released within 2 days, but toduy is already 3rd day.
View moreOctober 31, 2022
Destination: Preveza
Due to not having credit card we had to get full insurance. Car didn’t have full tank but it was written like that.
View moreOctober 29, 2022
Destination: Athens
Hi The procedure from start to finish was perfect...the team was professional and very helpful...the vehicle did not disappoint even for a moment...we will definitely be back.
View moreOctober 25, 2022
Destination: Athens
Easy process throughout
View moreOctober 24, 2022
Destination: Mykonos
Excellent service. Kalliope is a very good agent at Exer. Easy to find and just opposite the airport. Good little car. Would highly recommend.
View moreOctober 20, 2022
Destination: Santorini
The car was much bigger and older than the one we booked at the reservtion so we were not able to park properly to the hotel´s parkway. We kindly asked to change the car to the company the next day but the representative refused to give us another car arguing they did not have any. He did not give us a solution. Very bad customer service.
View moreOctober 18, 2022
Destination: Athens
It needs to be clear that there is no one waiting for you outside. You need to exit and go to your right where the transit van waits for you. Also again the full to full doesn’t apply. Usually you return the car trying to get the right amount of gas… Generally speaking I would rent again from Abbycar BUT I would like the full to full to be applied. Very friendly staff!
View moreOctober 17, 2022
Destination: Athens
Wish the directions for where to get the shuttle for the ride to the rental car place was a little bit more clear than it was. The ride to the car rental place is about 10 min from the airport. The person at the counter asked us where we were going and warned of us the area we were driving. Great Advice. Loved the fact the this was a 24 hour rental agency.
View moreOctober 12, 2022
Destination: Crete
Good, efficient, friendly. reliable.
View moreOctober 11, 2022
Destination: Preveza
Counter located in the arrivals hall. Easy to find. A bit of paperwork and then was personally escorted to the car for handover. Quick and easy and very reasonably priced. Would use again.
View moreOctober 8, 2022
Destination: Naxos
The agent met us at the airport with the car. He said we could return it to the location at the port where we would be departing from in a few days, so that was really convenient. The car was in great condition and we had no negative experiences.
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