Car rentals in Athens, Texas

To rent a car in Athens for a weekend in January, we found prices as low as $58 with an average of $58. $0 is a normal deal for a week-long rental in Athens, but for January it's not uncommon to see prices as low as $0, depending on your requirements.

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Athens car rental. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car rental company in Athens offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

A Standard car is the ideal car to rent when visiting Athens in January. On average, Athens receives 1.6″ of precipitation and temperatures hover around 50 °F during the month of January. These conditions are well-suited for a standard, which can easily handle a bit of rain and even hold up well when temperatures fall. Renting a Standard in Athens will cost you $47/day on average.

When you book a rental car in Athens, you should abide by the city’s 25 mph speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Athens are 75 mph and 75 mph, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Athens.

Those looking for a rental car in Athens during the month of December should expect temperatures to be around 48.2 °F and should expect around 2″ of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

Those looking to rent a car in Athens for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in Texas during the month of December usually is around 48.2 °F with 1.9″ of possible rain.

Prices for cars in Athens refresh daily.

There are 11 operators available for cars in Athens as of December 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Athens. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Athens, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.