Rent a car in Sithonia

General Info

Language
Greek, English
Currency
Euro
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Highway speed limit
130 km/h
Outside city speed limits
90 km/h
Within city limits
50 km/h
Driving experience
1 year
Minimum age
21 years
Legal BAC limits
0.5%

Sithonia is the second of the three “fingers” of the Halkidiki Peninsula. The peninsula was named after Sithon, the son of Poseidon. There were several cities on this territory in ancient times: Galeps, Sing, Derra, Torona, and Sarta.

Many sights from the mysterious times have survived to the present day. Rent a car and have a drive to Sithonia’s most distinctive spots:

  • Sarti – the city that hosts the Xiropotamos monastery;
  • Toroni – a settlement with a fascinating history. Visit the church of St. Athanasios and the ruins of the ancient acropolis while you are there;
  • Sykia – it is famous for its picturesque views and comfortable beaches;
  • Neos Marmaras – it is a town for fun-seekers. There are numerous taverns, cafes, and other places to unwind in it;
  • Porto Koufo – it is a beautiful bay at the very tip of the peninsula, an area that was formerly known as a submarine station during World War II.

Sithonia’s most notable feature is its beaches. Every coastal city has beaches to suit every taste: pebble beaches, sand beaches, bay beaches, and open water beaches. It is a paradise for travellers who adore lying in the sun.

Why rent a car?

There are numerous sites worth seeing in Halkidiki’s Sithonia. Given the peninsula’s 514 km2 size, it is simply impossible to visit all of them in a short period without a car. Sithonia’s public transportation system is underdeveloped. Travelling via a private vehicle will allow you to experience the region’s unique natural beauty, including mesmerizing mountain ranges, wonderful forests, and magnificent beaches.

Of course, you can take a taxi but it will cost more than renting a car.

Why Aktis Car?

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Fast pick-up process

We will meet you with a name board in the arrival hall of the airport, or bring a car to the specified hotel or villa. The rental process takes 5 minutes at the nearest parking lot. There is no need to search for a meeting point, waste time on shuttles to the parking lot or wait for a company representative

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We can deliver a car

To your hotel or villa by google link. Free delivery in Thessaloniki. Free delivery in Halkidiki for bookings for 14 days and more (less retnal term is also possible at a surcharge)

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Specific vehicle models

You can see photos and videos of the cars, and choose the one you like. All cars are in excellent condition

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Up-to-date availability calendar

Choose dates in the booking form on the website, click Search and the car list will show the actually available vehicles. Unlike other local companies, which often display all the cars for the season, but only few being available

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Convenient full-to-full fuel policy

We deliver the car with a full tank, and you will need to return with a full one as well. This way you don't need to calculate the number of liters to fill it up upon return, just ask the full tank at the nearest gas station

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Good prices on long term reservations

Special rates from 15 days and from 30 days. The prices on the website are calculated already with a discount. Planning an longer vacation? Contact us by online chat or any messenger to get an offer

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No prepayment

You don't need a credit card to make a reservation. Change of plans? You can cancel your reservation for free, as long as you let us know in advance

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In addition...

The second driver can be reflected on the rental contract for free. Also, we impose no restrictions to mileage and take a small deposit

Chris Maimaris

Chris Maimaris

We recently hired a Toyota Corolla hybrid car for 2 weeks from Aktis Rental, Thessaloniki, and drove around north Greece. The service was excellent. They delivered the car at the airport and we left it in Thessaloniki. We had no problems with the car. The deposit for insurance was re-imbursed immediately on handing the car back. The prices were very reasonable. We'll be using them again next time we visit Greece. Ευχαριστω παρα πολυ.
Ольга Банных

Ольга Банных

I always use this company for car rentals. They always have several cars of different classes to choose from, depending on my needs. I'd like to say a big thank you to Anna and Savva, they're very attentive and responsible. The cars are always clean and have a full tank, which is important.
Henry

Henry

We rented a VW Polo for about 10 days (late Sep to early Oct) and drove from Thessaloniki to Kassandra, to the mountains around Arnea, to Kerkini lake and back to Thessaloniki.

Pickup was helpful, quick and thorough with all scuffs and marks recorded on documentation and off we went.

Return was also flexible and came clear directions for drop off.

All in all, we recommend Aktis for our rental car needs in Thessaloniki and its surrounds!
Andrei Stanescu

Andrei Stanescu

I recommend with all confidence! Local, serious company, good cars, very good rental price (no advance payment upon booking and small deposit with refund on the day of return), airport pick-up/drop-off.
All the best Anna!!
Dimitrios Karipidis

Dimitrios Karipidis

I will definitely be a return customer next summer. From start to finish this was a great experience and I am so happy I chose Aktis to rent a car from. When I told others what rate I received and the type of car, they were blown away. Pickup and drop off right at departures/arrivals made things so easy on myself and family as the parking lot can get full at SKG. Wish I had known of aktis previous years I visited! thank you for everything????
Tomas Hudec

Tomas Hudec

excellent price-quality ratio.
for me a huge advantage compared to other companies that I choose a specific car.
ferry trip free of charge.
pleasant and helpful staff
Svetlana

Svetlana

Very good organization, there are Russian-speaking managers. The car was driven to the hotel and picked up from the hotel, which saved us time.
Александр Горохов

Александр Горохов

Everything is up to standard. The price matches the quality.
mihail kaganov

mihail kaganov

Everything is fast, they showed everything, signed promptly. They answer the phones and calls! I recommend!
Игорь Ренский

Игорь Ренский

Excellent service for little money. I recommend.!!!

Traffic features

The peninsula has a well-developed road system. Almost all the roads are well-paved, and the drive along with them brings a lot of pleasure. Serpentines are the only problem of the local roads. There are many serpentines in the area, and they are all quite narrow. When travelling along them, you should be extremely cautious, especially at night.

Pay attention! The region is famous for its beaches. To access them, travellers quite often have to drive along dirt roads. It should be noted that insurance does not apply in cases when a car is damaged on such a road surface.

Useful tips

When you come to Greece, you will not need to adjust to new regulations because the country's rules are the same as those in other countries. The only difference is that priority rules apply when entering the circle. In this case, the advantage goes to the car that enters the circle first.

Pay attention! Maintain the following speed limits while in Greece: 50 km/h in the city, 90 km/h beyond the city, 110 km/h on regular roads, and 130 km/h only on autobahns.

Required documents

You must have a valid driver’s license, preferably an international one, and a foreign passport or any other document identifying you with a photo. If you plan to use a card to pay for services, it must be issued in the driver’s name.