Rental cars in Athens

If your trip to Athens is all organized but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.Your pals back home will be green with envy when you show them all the incredible shots of you standing in front of Roman Agora and Ancient Agora of Athens. And after you've finished telling them all your stories about Parthenon and Hellenic Parliament, they'll already be halfway out the door wanting to book their own getaway to Athens!Soak up the best that this city has to offer by adding Monastiraki Flea Market and Odeon of Herodes Atticus to your travel itinerary. If you've got an extra day up your sleeve, swing by Arch of Hadrian and Zappeion Hall too.Near the city center, Acropolis is one spot you might like to put on your must-see list. Syntagma Square and Omonia Square are also not far away and worth a detour.

There's nothing like opening the car window and feeling the cool sea air in your hair while you're cruising by the seaside. Pack some snacks and spend some time soaking up the sun at one of the stunning beaches near Athens. Top options include:

• Votsalakia Beach (5 miles away).
• Freatida Beach (5 miles away).
• Glyfada's Second Beach (7 miles away).

If you have some serious work-related business to attend to in Athens, there's a high chance you'll be spending plenty of time in a major convention center. If that's the case, you might like to know about some of the ones that have cafés and restaurants nearby:

• Zappeion Hall (1 mile away).
• Helexpo (5 miles away).
• Capsis Cultural Exhibition and Conference Centre (7 miles away).