Vacation Rentals in Greece

Greece is a classic Mediterranean getaway destination, with solid sunshine, great food and an endless supply of superb vacation home choices for you to choose from. Travelers to the country will find attractive villas on every island, and near every resort, with traditional ceramic roofs and whitewashed walls (along with amenities like pools to cool off in the scorching Greek afternoons). Find them all at Holidu.

You’ll also find plenty of rental homes near Greece’s most famous tourist sites. Stay in apartments in Athens city center to be close to the Acropolis, find a refuge on the Peloponnese Peninsular, or somewhere near Mount Athos in the north of the country. There are holiday homes, apartments, beachfront villas, holiday villages and even remote eco-lodges, so find the perfect Greek venue for your next holiday.

Situated in the eastern half of the Mediterranean Sea, Greece welcomes around 30 million visitors every year to its sun-baked beaches, ancient sites and atmospheric tavernas. Whether you want to laze around on Rhodes or be in the thick of urban Athens, getting to the country should be easy from anywhere in the USA.

The most popular entry point for international visitors is E. Venizelos Airport near the capital, Athens, which handles flights from New York, Philadelphia and Newark (although seasonal schedules may apply, so sometimes it will be necessary to fly via Paris or London). However, you can also catch connecting flights to Rhodes, Crete, Corfu and Kefalonia, to name just a few alternatives.

Navigating Greece can be complex if you intend to include the country’s islands in your itinerary. On land, highways connect all of the major cities, while cheap buses ply the same routes (and there are a few train connections too). If you’d like to island hop by boat, ferry ports include Piraeus, Patras and Paros, and schedules can be found online.

Find out about the birthplace of civilization by visiting the site of the Parthenon, the Oracle of Delphi, Corinth, Mycenae, Olympia and Sparta – as well as the spectacular monasteries at Mount Athos.

Greece mixes fins, sandy beaches with reliable sunshine almost every month of the year. Fly to islands like Mykonos of Corfu and enjoy idyllic beach vacations, with every amenity you could ask for.

Greek cuisine is another national highlight. Find a cosy taverna in a different scenic location every night and tuck into delicacies like souvlaki (lamb kebabs), stifado (a kind of vegetable and meat stew) and some of the freshest seafood anywhere in the world.

Greece is the kind of vacation destination that has a very pronounced tourist season, so if you want to avoid big crowds or the hassle of having to book every restaurant you visit, time your stay wisely. Peak season tends to fall in the European summer holidays, between June and August, when the temperatures hardly dip below 90 degrees.

For a more relaxed vibe and, consider touching down in spring or the fall. Spring’s probably the best time to go. The weather will be warm, there won’t be any rain, and the country’s meadows will be covered in vibrantly colored wildflowers – an incredible sight. However, there’s a catch. If you intend to island hop, go in the summer, as seasonal schedules can be thin on the ground outside high season.

Major festivals are well worth attending, but can also cause travel headaches. For example, being in Athens for Easter is great fun, but some services can become a little tougher to book. Another date to remember is the Feast of the Virgin (August 15), which turns almost every community into a party venue for one spectacular day.

How much do the vacation rentals in Greece cost on average?

Last year, rentals in Greece had an annual average cost of around $215 per night.

When are vacation rentals cheaper in Greece?

Those who want to save as much as possible travel to Greece in November, March, or December, which are the months that offer the most discount, with average prices of $190, $192, and $192 per night, respectively, based on the previous year.

In which months is it more expensive to rent a vacation rental in Greece?

Last year, the month that showed the highest annual average prices in Greece was August, with an average price of $268 per night. This was followed by July, with an average of $261, and then June, with $231.

Is Greece a good location for a last-minute getaway?

If you decide to put Greece on your bucket list, we recommend organizing your visit ahead of time because it is usually very high in demand, with an annual average of 55% of rentals booked the previous year.

What time of the year can I find more available vacation rentals?

May, April and June are, in order of highest to lowest, the months offering the largest number of accommodations free, with an average availability of 62%, 58%, and 57%.

Are there many rentals in Greece?

We have grouped together the offers from 81 different partners in Greece, so we can provide you with around 80,000 properties. You're going to have a hard time choosing!