$126 Cheap Car Rental in Athens, WV

If your trip to Athens is all organized but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Keep yourself on the move by stopping by Princeton Railroad Museum and The Bronze Look, LLC. One more sight to bear in mind is Brush Creek Falls.

If you have a spare day or two and you don’t mind traveling 25 miles, check out Beckley. This vibrant destination boasts plenty of things to keep you busy. Friendly Chapel Church ought to be toward the top of your list here. Tamarack Conference Center and Raleigh County Courthouse are terrific attractions too. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Wytheville, 35 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, let it be Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre. (But we’re also huge fans of Galewinds Amusement Park and Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum.)

With your own ride, Athens is your oyster. People head to this city for a host of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a unique car for each of them. The main priority for families is space (and legroom). Depending on the number of family members, that could mean anything from a full-size car to a 12-passenger van. Those traveling on a budget like the fuel-efficiency and affordability of our smaller rentals, such as a mini or compact car. If you’re hoping to make an impressive entrance in Athens, browse our special category for a ride that’ll make any car enthusiast weak at the knees.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to rental cars in Athens. From SUVs with trunk space galore to zippy compacts that make parking a cinch, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your perfect match depends on how much you’d like to spend and what activities you plan on doing. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures don’t need much more than a bargain, no-frills type model. What type of car will it be this time?

In Athens, you’ll need to stick to the right side. When visiting someplace new, it’s smart to select an automatic car. That way, you can focus on the road and not stress about gear changes.

Finding a parking space in Athens is a piece of cake. There’s no need to repeatedly go around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s lots of on and off-street parking to choose from.

As with many cities, you can expect slightly heavier traffic in the hours before and after work. However, due to its smaller population of approximately 950, traffic gridlock isn’t a huge issue in Athens.

Most residential areas in Athens have a 20mph speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits generally range between 20mph and 70mph.

More often than not, your chosen rental car company will charge the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact information to local authorities so they can send a fine directly to you.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving in Athens, and you could even receive a fine for simply handling a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. However, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your attention remains on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while operating a vehicle in Athens is 0.08%. If you’re planning a big night on the town, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Yes, drivers may turn on a red light in Athens. Firstly though, you are required to bring the car to a complete stop. Move on only when you know the lane you are turning into is clear.

Yes. However, there are a few exceptions for certain vehicles operated by public transportation networks.