Car Hire - Araxos Airport (GPA)

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has a rental office providing car and van hire in Araxos Airport. The counter is located inside the terminal building, in the arrivals hall, and is easily spotted once you leave the airside baggage collection area. This branch is open daily and offers after-hours vehicle collection on request. Rental cars can also be returned after hours.

The nearest city to Araxos airport is Patras, which is the biggest urban centre in Southwestern Greece. The airport is situated outside Araxos village, 40 km west of Patras city centre and along national road #9, which runs parallel to the Gulf of Patras for half of the journey. Travel time between Araxos Airport and downtown Patras is approximately 50 minutes.

Araxos Airport serves the Peloponnese peninsula, a popular tourist destination for visitors interested in enjoying beach holidays. From the airport, Route 9 skirts the coast of the Ionian Sea, offering access to sandy beaches and seaside resorts like those at Pyrgos and Glyfa. Other popular destinations further south are Kalamata and Methoni.

Araxos Airport is the gateway to the Peloponnese Region, a peninsula rich in ancient history and natural charm. The airport is used by regular, budget and charter airlines that connect Patras and the Peloponnese peninsula with cities in Central and Northern Europe, including Frankfurt, Prague and Riga. Car hire in Araxos Airport offers easy access to historical landmarks like the Mycenean cemetery, the Roman amphitheatre and its 6th-century castle. With a rental vehicle, you can easily reach major archaeological sites, including Sparta and the ancient city of Mycenae.