We arrive in Athens and want to see 2 islands, beach time, and have a relaxing vacation. We do not want to waste a lot of time trying to get to a destination, what would you suggest for September travel and the best options for lodging and getting around. ... more

... that, but a combination of site seeing, ancient sites, and beach time and renting a car so we can do as we please and go where we want. Is driving in Greece any different than Croatia? What about 1 island and exploring the south of Greece with a rental car ... more

... can readily pick up a rental right from the airport and head South on the highway bypassing City traffic..again, great choice! Saving Athens for a finale is a favorite way for many of us to end a fanstastic trip and again, ensures that return flight! As for driving..I ... more

... a cab to the car rental agency, and ... ... to the extra cost in rental as well as it's in the opposite direction...) Are any of these locations convenient for what we want? Thank you so much in advance for any and all advice! Locations: Budget Car rental Athens Glyfada ... more

Several car rental companies will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the National Highway to start your journey. Makes it VERY convenient indeed! I know that Swift-Avanti does this, and others probably do as well. That would be the deal-breaker if I had never ... more

... car from the Budget Car Rental Athens Downtown ... ... about not picking up a rental car in town. I cannot comment on how it is driving back into Athens since we returned the car to the airport. Note that near the Budget location on Sygrou there are a number of other rental car companies ... more

... booked twice with Economy Car Rentals (Croatia and Greece) and have had no problems with the company. They act as brokers and the actual rental is with a local company that they "sub-contract" to. Although we've had no issues with the company, please be aware that they do ... more

... planned. The day before the rental was supposed ... ... week after my initial reservation. We spent an hour of vacation time scrambling to find a replacement with a local car rental company, which was very accommodating. Terrible service, no apologies, no offer of assistance from Economy Car Rentals. A rubbish company ... more