Car hire at Alexandroupoli Airport
Alexandroupoli is the base for exploring Thrace: the Evros delta wetlands, the Dadia forest of vultures, the silk museums of Soufli and the Byzantine walls of Didymoteicho are 30 minutes to two hours north along the river. None of it is on a bus you would want to plan around. The desks are in the terminal and the cars are in front.
Rental companies at Alexandroupoli Airport
A couple of international brands and local firms meet the Athens flights all year; the fleet is small, so book ahead for holidays.
- Avis / Budget
- Hertz
- Local Evros companies with terminal desks or delivery
Booking tips
- Crossing into Turkey at Kipoi with a hire car is usually forbidden; Bulgaria needs written permission
- The delta and Dadia tracks are gravel; ask whether they are covered
- Winters are cold here; ask for winter tyres from December to February
- A credit card in the driver’s name is needed for the deposit
- Licences issued outside the EU/EEA need an international driving permit
Driving from the airport
The airport road joins the coast road into the city in ten minutes, and the Egnatia motorway is minutes beyond: west for Komotini, Xanthi, Kavala and Thessaloniki (three and a half hours), east for the Kipoi border. For the delta, Feres and Dadia follow the old national road north along the Evros.
Frequently asked questions
Which car rental companies are at Alexandroupoli Airport?
Avis, Budget and Hertz alongside local Evros companies, meeting the Athens flights all year; the cars are in front of the terminal. The fleet is small, so book ahead.
Can I take a hire car from Alexandroupoli into Turkey?
Almost never; Greek rental contracts exclude Turkey and the insurance does not apply there. Use the KTEL coach to Istanbul instead. Bulgaria is sometimes allowed with written permission.
See also
Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.