Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Piraeus travel guide

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You're Going to Love Piraeus

With a population of 163,688, Piraeus is a must-see destination in Attica, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Piraeus has to offer.

When to visit Piraeus

Piraeus in January
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Piraeus in January
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Piraeus

Plane

Although Piraeus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 26 km from Piraeus. Skiathos is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Piraeus from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Piraeus is to pick up a car hire from Chania, which is about 272 km from Piraeus. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Chania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piraeus, including Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Piraeus takes 676 km and will cost you around £54. From Sofia, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 1110 km. The most popular bus station is Piraeus Port Astiggos, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Piraeus. Piraeus Port is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Piraeus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 26 km from Piraeus. Skiathos is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Piraeus from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Piraeus is to pick up a car hire from Chania, which is about 272 km from Piraeus. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Chania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piraeus, including Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Piraeus takes 676 km and will cost you around £54. From Sofia, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 1110 km. The most popular bus station is Piraeus Port Astiggos, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Piraeus. Piraeus Port is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Piraeus

JSISkiathos
ATHAthens Eleftherios V.
JMKMikonos

Airlines serving Piraeus

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Piraeus

From 5-star hotels such as the Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel to great affordable options like the Noufara, Piraeus offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £69 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Carol Hotel and Phidias Piraeus Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Piraeus

Most booked hotels in Piraeus

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Phidias Piraeus Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Coco-Mat Athens Bc
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£164+
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Piraeus City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Grand Hyatt Athens
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£164+
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The Stanley
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Piraeus

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Piraeus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Piraeus is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Piraeus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Piraeus is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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