Car hire at Thessaloniki Airport – Gateway to Greece

Uncover everything that northern Greece has to offer with a car hire at Thessaloniki Airport. The perfect gateway to explore all the wonders that this region has – from crystal clear waters, to pleasant Mediterranean landscapes and traditional olive groves – with a vehicle you can carve out your own itinerary. Greek summers can be hot, and winters mild, but with amazing food, wine and vibrant Greek hospitality, your time here will be well spent. The nearby city of Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, and a vibrant place to see. Although much of the city was destroyed in 1917 by a great fire, its newly rebuilt districts have a distinctive European modern style.

With an impressive 60 plus years of global car hire industry experience, Auto Europe is well poised to offer you competitive quotations, regular promotions and great deals. Along with standard car rental, we also offer luxury car hire, motorhome hire and a transfer service. Reserving a vehicle is extremely easy through our secure online booking engine. Alternatively, call one of our reservation agents on +44 123 3225 114 to place your booking. Our agents are also available to answer any questions you may have. There's nothing more reassuring than reading the comments of our other customers, so take a look at our Greece car hire reviews and Thessaloniki car hire reviews pages for added peace of mind before booking.

Airport Information

Thessaloniki Airport is the third-largest airport in Greece and to date sees on average 6 million passengers per year. The airport opened its doors in 1930, and quickly established itself as the main airport of northern Greece. Although it serves the region as a whole, the airport is only 8.1 miles from the city of Thessalonik and a gateway into central Macedonia. The airport has one main terminal, and another second terminal under construction, two runways and two taxi ways. Many low-cost and national carriers operate out of Thessaloniki Airport with national and European wide destinations.

Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Address: EO Aerodromiou Thessalonikis, Thessaloniki 551 03, Greece
Telephone: +30 231 098 5000
Airlines operating at Thessalonikis Airport: Hosting both domestic and international flights, airlines operating out of this airport include; Air Serbia, Blue Air, Cyprus Airways, EasyJet, Eurowings, Olympic Air, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine Airlines, Wizz Air and many more.

Where to pick up my car hire at Thessalonikis Airport

As the second largest airport in the country, and a major gateway into northern Greece and neighbouring Macedonia, Thessaloniki Airport is well served by all the top trusted car hire suppliers. With so many local, national and international car rental supplies, a car hire at Thessaloniki Airport is the ideal choice for a stress-free onward journey. With Abbycar, Alamo, Budget, Goldcar, Carwiz, National, Global and many more suppliers represented here. Car rental desks are located in the main terminal, after Arrivals on the ground floor level. Numerous car rental desks are located offsite in the local area. These are on Leaf. Georgikis Scholis Avenue, EO Aerodromiou Thessalonikis Avenue and EO Thessalonikis Poligirou Avenue – we highly recommend you familiarise yourself with the location of our chosen car rental supplier before arriving.

Before you arrive at the car hire supplier desk, make sure you have ready your rental voucher, identification, valid driving licence (including an International Driving Permit, if needed), and a credit card under the main driver’s name. This credit card will be used to hold a security deposit on. The security deposit will be released back onto your credit card once you return the car in the same condition as when it left. Please make sure you thoroughly inspect the car on pick-up, noting anything of concern on your pick-up slip and informing the staff. Upon your return, get a member of staff to inspect and sign off your vehicle as fine before you continue on your onward journey.

Car hire operating hours

	Avis at Thessaloniki Airport Thessaloniki Airport (SKG, Arrivals, Ground Floor Thessaloniki, Greece 551 03 +30 231 047 3858	Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:30am to 12am
	Hertz at Thessaloniki Airport Thessaloniki Airport (SKG, Arrivals, Ground Floor Thessaloniki, Greece 551 03 +30 231 047 3952	Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 8am to 9pm
	Sixt at Thessaloniki Airport Thessaloniki Airport (SKG, Arrivals, Ground Floor Thessaloniki, Greece 551 03 +30 231 047 6508	Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 7am to 11pm
	National at Thessaloniki Airport 13th Km Thessaloniki Airport, Leof. Georgikis Scholis, Thessaloniki, Greece 570 01 +30 231 054 1081	Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 8am to 9pm

Terminals

The airport consists of one main terminal with an additional terminal being constructed due to high levels of demand. The current terminal is spread over three floors, with the ground floor serving arrivals, the first floor serving departures, and the second top floor hosts two restaurants and numerous bars with views across the runways. The ground floor is divided into two areas – the international non-Schengen arrivals and the domestic Schengen arrivals. The first floor has 34 check-in desks, departure lounges, a shopping area, bars and all the necessary standard airport facilities, such as, security, information desks, etc. The top floor along with containing the airport’s offices, also offers two relaxing passenger lounges.

Airport Facilities

The airport contains much of what you would expect from an international airport in terms of facilities. Along with everything needed for a safe and secure journey, the airport also has a luggage holding area, facilities for children, first aid areas, ATM’s on all floors should you need cash, currency exchange bureau’s, car hire desks, free internet access via Wi-Fi, charging points for mobiles, and much more. A luggage wrapping facility is available, luggage trolleys and a lost & found office.

p>On the first and second floor, you will find a selection of bars, coffee houses, restaurants and lounges to enjoy - from Burger King to French Bakery and Eatgreek Kousina. The first floor contains a duty free shopping area, including numerous other stores, such as; Eye Q, WH Smith, Sugerfree and many more. Luxury brands, local delights and tourist memorabilia are all available to purchase before your flight.

How to get to and from Thessaloniki Airport

The airport is served by good road connections, so when you rent a car at Thessaloniki Airport, you’re sure to reach your destination easily and quickly. With connections to Thessaloniki city and the local region, getting around isn’t too stressful. The EO16 and A25 via the EO67 connect both Thessaloniki to Chalkidiki, whilst the Inner Ring Road at Thessaloniki provides easy access to the A1 and A2 motorways. Along with a car hire service at the terminal, taxis are also available 24-hours per day outside the terminal. A further two bus routes operate 24-hours per day and connect the airport to the central bus station at Thessaloniki. For further information on driving in Greece consult our Greek driving information section.

Parking Tips

Thessaloniki Airport provides 2,285 parking spaces outside its main terminal. Along with a drop-off zone, short and long-stay car parks are available. Five car parks exist opposite the terminal and offer a convenient, fast, secure and safe place to leave your vehicle. P4 is a short-stay car park; P5 caters to taxis and coaches, whilst P6, P7 and P8 are long-stay car parks. All car parks give relatively easy access to the terminal building and are monitored 24-hours per day. If you have opted for a car rental at Thessaloniki Airport, then parking your vehicle at your booked accommodation is often the best and cheapest choice. Parking in central Thessalonikican be costly. Car parks are available across the city, and we recommend the Eletherias Square car park if you want to be right downtown. If you plan to park on-street, make sure you read the road signs carefully. Make sure you obtain and validate your ticket for a maximum of an hour.

Useful links

Thessaloniki Airport Information