Thessaloniki airport is just a 25 minute drive outside the city. Flying in to Thessaloniki is a hassle free choice to start your holiday because of the short transfer time in-between the airport and potential accommodation. With the freedom to go wherever you want in your rental car there are so many places to visit around Thessaloniki and into Halkidiki.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Thessaloniki Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Thessaloniki Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Thessaloniki Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Thessaloniki Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Things to See and Do in Thessaloniki
There are some excellent examples of early Christian and Byzantine architecture including some amazing churches such as the Hagia Sophia of Thessaloniki and the Church of Panagia Chalkeon. Alongside the churches, Thessaloniki has numerous fascinating museums that can give a real insight into the history of the area, including the Archeological Museum and the Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If architecture isn’t your thing, don’t worry because Thessaloniki is known for its variety of places to eat and drink. In fact, it has more cafés and bars per capita than any other city in Europe, so you will be spoilt for choice.
Around Thessaloniki - Take a Day Trip
Within driving distance of Thessaloniki Airport is the Halkidiki peninsula. Also known as the Mount Athos region it is known for its beautiful beaches, relaxed atmosphere and traditional food. Dionysiou Monastery is one of the highlights of the region and sits impressively on the cliff tops overlooking the sea. If you are looking for golden beaches then Toroni is worth a visit as it has some of the most beautiful beaches in the region.
Heading in the other direction from Thessaloniki Airport is the famous Mount Olympus. At 2,917m high, on a clear day it can be seen 100km away in Thessaloniki! The home of the Gods, it has a mythical atmosphere that even the most sceptical visitor will be consumed by. If myths aren’t your thing though, Mount Olympus has some of the most spectacular views in Greece.
There are a variety of other great places to visit in the area such as Litohoro, Veria, Kozani and the hilltop town of Edhessa. You will need to plan your trip carefully to get the most from your time here as there is so much on offer.
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