Car Hire Thessaloniki: No Deposit, No Credit Card

Select "Thessaloniki" as your pick-up location, choose your hire dates, click "Search Now", compare offers, and complete the booking online. You will receive a confirmation email with your voucher.

Car hire offices are available at Thessaloniki Airport "Macedonia", the main railway station, near Aristotelous Square, the port area, and other city districts. Some hotels also offer car delivery through hire partners.

To hire a car, you will need a valid driving licence held for at least one year, a passport or ID card, a credit card in the driver's name, and your booking voucher. EU driving licences are accepted.

The minimum age to hire a car is usually 18 years old, though many hire companies require drivers to be at least 23-25 years old for certain vehicle categories, particularly larger SUVs, luxury cars, and premium vehicles.

Yes, most hire companies offer one-way rentals within Greece. You can return the car in cities like Athens or other major locations, usually with a one-way fee that depends on distance. Cross-border travel to countries such as North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, or Turkey is allowed by some companies but requires advance notice, extra insurance, and possible fees. Always check policies when booking.

Yes. Greece has toll motorways around and connecting to Thessaloniki. For example, travelling on Egnatia Odos (E90 motorway) or the route to Athens may require total toll payments of about €10-€25 depending on the route. Tolls are paid at booths in cash or by card.

Yes, FindYCar offers long-term car hire in Thessaloniki. The most common options are weekly or monthly hires, which often come with discounted rates compared to daily rentals.

Yes, FindYCar offers car hire in Thessaloniki without a deposit. Use the "No deposit" filter when searching for a vehicle. Since these options are limited, it is recommended to book in advance to secure your preferred vehicle.

Most hire companies in Thessaloniki require a credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit. However, FindYCar offers some vehicles that can be booked using a debit card. To find these options, select the "Debit card" filter when searching for a car. Availability may be limited.

Yes, child seats are available with most hire cars in Thessaloniki. You can add a child seat (infant seat, toddler seat, or booster seat) when making your booking through FindYCar. The cost is typically €5-10 per day or €30-60 per week. Child seats are mandatory in Greece for children under 12 years old or shorter than 135 cm.

Prices vary by season, car class, and hire length: economy cars around €20-45/day, compact cars €25-55/day, saloons/SUVs €45-105/day, and luxury vehicles €90-250/day.

Major international companies such as Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Thrifty Car Rental operate in Thessaloniki, along with Greek local operators such as Autounion Car Rental and Surprice Car Rental. Offices are available at the airport, railway station, city centre, and port area.

Most offers on FindYCar include unlimited mileage within Greece, allowing you to drive without distance limits.

Popular driving destinations include Halkidiki Peninsula with the beaches of Kassandra and Sithonia, Mount Olympus, Meteora, and historical sites such as Vergina and Pella. Coastal trips to Kavala and the archaeological site of Philippi Archaeological Site are also popular. Thessaloniki is also a good starting point for international trips to Skopje, Sofia, and Istanbul, but cross-border travel requires proper hire permission and insurance.

You can cancel through your FindYCar account or by contacting customer support. Most bookings allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up. Check your confirmation email for detailed cancellation terms.