The Athens public transportation system includes trams, buses, and the metro. The metro operates from 5:00 AM to midnight, with three lines, a small fare (€1.40), and beautiful station museums featuring displays of ancient artifacts found during the construction of the lines. Eating, drinking, and littering are prohibited in the metro. Three tram lines connect central Athens with the southern districts of the city. Trams are convenient for traveling to the coast.

Public transportation tickets cost €1.40 and are valid for 90 minutes with no transfer restrictions. 24-hour passes are available for €4.50 and 5-day passes for €9. They can be used on all modes of transportation—the metro, buses, trolleybuses, and commuter trains. Exceptions include routes to the airport and the Express X80 line, which cost €4.50.

Tourists can purchase a special travel card for €22. It includes roundtrip travel from the airport to the city center, as well as unlimited travel on all public transportation for 3 days.

Athens municipal taxis (yellow) cost €1.20 to get in and €0.60 per km during the day, and €1.20 at night. The minimum fare is €3.10. When boarding, make sure the driver turns on the meter.

There are over 70 bicycle rental stations located near the city’s main attractions, metro stations, parks, and squares. The price is €5 for a full day; there is no hourly rate.

Car Rental
Car rental options include local (Morphis, Imperial Car Rental) and international companies (Avis, Hertz). An economy car in Athens costs only €25-30 per day. Given the parking problems, these compact cars are recommended.

Although the city has a well-developed network of parking lots, finding a free space can often be challenging. All parking is subject to a fee—from 0.50 to 6 EUR per hour and 25 EUR per day in underground parking. Parking must be paid for with special cards, which are sold at kiosks, cafes, and stores.