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Cheap car rental in Thessaloniki
Rent a car in Thessaloniki, Greece: compare car hire offers from local rental companies — price, deposit, mileage and fuel policy. Choose your dates to check availability.
Rental offers — Thessaloniki
Rental period: Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 13, 2026
Prices apply to the displayed dates and may change. Review the final price and available extras before payment.
Checked: Sep 26, 2026, 4:12 AM UTC
Offers: 12
| Vehicle | Specifications | Per day | Rental total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo or similar | €43.29 | €129.87 | |
| Nissan Micra or similar | €43.29 | €129.87 | |
| Toyota Yaris or similar | €54.99 | €164.97 | |
| Peugeot 208 or similar | €52.65 | €157.95 | |
| Renault Clio or similar | €54.99 | €164.97 | |
| Opel Astra or similar | €54.99 | €164.97 | |
| Toyota Aygo or similar | €35.10 | €105.30 | |
| Nissan Qashqai or similar | €76.05 | €228.15 |
Thessaloniki by car: what to know
Thessaloniki is Greece's second city and a good base for northern Greece: the beaches of Halkidiki, Mount Olympus and the royal tombs of Vergina are all within a day trip. The centre is compact and easy to walk, so the car earns its keep outside the city.
Picking up the car
Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG) lies about 15 km south-east of the city centre, roughly 20–30 minutes by car depending on traffic. Planet Cars also hands over cars at IKEA Thessaloniki on the eastern side of the city, which is convenient if you are staying in the eastern districts.
Day trips
Halkidiki begins about an hour's drive south-east: Kassandra is the nearer peninsula, Sithonia lies further on. Mount Olympus and the village of Litochoro are about an hour south-west by motorway, and the royal tombs of Vergina (ancient Aigai) are a similar distance west. Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, is around 40 km away, on the road to the waterfalls of Edessa.
Roads and parking
The A1 motorway towards Athens and the Egnatia Odos (A2) have toll stations, so keep cash or a card at hand. In the centre, traffic is heavy at rush hour and street parking is scarce: use a paid car park or leave the car at your hotel and explore the waterfront and the old town on foot. On summer weekends the roads to Halkidiki get busy, so set off early.
Supplier details for the displayed offers
Conditions belong to the individual offer and can change with the vehicle, dates or protection option.
Volkswagen Polo or similar · €43.29/day
- Pick-up location
- Thessaloniki Airport
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
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- Fuel policy
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Nissan Micra or similar · €43.29/day
- Pick-up location
- Thessaloniki Airport
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
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- Fuel policy
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Toyota Yaris or similar · €54.99/day
- Pick-up location
- Thessaloniki Airport
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Peugeot 208 or similar · €52.65/day
- Pick-up location
- Thessaloniki Airport
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Renault Clio or similar · €54.99/day
- Pick-up location
- Thessaloniki Airport
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Opel Astra or similar · €54.99/day
- Pick-up location
- Thessaloniki Airport
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Toyota Aygo or similar · €35.10/day
- Pick-up location
- Thessaloniki Airport
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Nissan Qashqai or similar · €76.05/day
- Pick-up location
- Thessaloniki Airport
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Driving documents
The search response does not specify the required documents. Confirm the accepted driving licence, any international permit, identification and payment-card requirements with the selected rental company before paying.
Car rental in Thessaloniki: questions and answers
How much does it cost to rent a car in Thessaloniki?
For Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 13, 2026, the cheapest of 12 offers we found in Thessaloniki costs €35.10 per day. Prices change with dates, car class and protection option, so choose your dates above to see the current price.
Can I rent a car at Thessaloniki airport?
Thessaloniki airport (SKG) is covered by our search. Check the pick-up address in each offer: some rental companies have a desk in the terminal, others meet you at arrivals or deliver the car.
How can I find a cheap car rental in Thessaloniki?
Compare the total price for your dates rather than the daily rate, check the deposit, mileage limit and fuel policy, and book a smaller car class early. The same car can cost differently at different rental companies in Thessaloniki.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Thessaloniki?
The search response does not specify the required documents. Confirm the accepted driving licence, any international permit, identification and payment-card requirements with the selected rental company before paying.