Getting Around AthensOct 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Choosing a Vehicle in Athens for Families, Big Groups and Lots of Luggage

A family with a stroller, a wedding party and a golf group with oversized bags all need different vehicles. Getting this wrong means a second car at the kerb or suitcases on laps. When you know what you need, you can book a private van or minibus in Athens from our homepage.

This guide helps you match your group to a vehicle. It covers head count, luggage, children and the questions to ask any company before you pay.

Start with two numbers

Write down how many people are travelling, babies included, and how many bags you have. Separate small bags from large suitcases, because the large ones decide the vehicle. Our booking form asks for exactly these: number of persons, small luggage and large luggage.

Add anything unusual to your list, such as a stroller, skis, golf clubs or instrument cases. Tell the company about these before the day.

The vehicles in our booking form

These are the services in the form. The last column is our general advice, so enter your party size and your bags in the form before you choose.

Service	Usually suits
Private car	A couple or a small family with few bags
Taxi	A simple ride with light luggage
Limousine	Business travel, weddings and special days
Van	Larger families, or a small group with big bags
Minibus	Wedding parties, teams and tour groups
Bus	A large group moving together

If you are unsure, or you have odd shaped items, contact us before you pay and ask which vehicle fits your party.

Two chauffeurs in dark suits beside a black Mercedes-Benz V-Class van — Two of our chauffeurs with a Mercedes-Benz van.

Families with children

A van often suits a family even when a car would seat everyone. You get space for the stroller and the bags, and you are not fitting a child seat around a pile of suitcases.

Child seats are the main thing to settle in advance. Ask about them when you book, and ask the company which rules apply to your child.

Before you book with any company, tell them each child’s age and weight, then ask three things. Is a seat included? Is it fitted before you get in? Does it suit your child’s size? If you want certainty, bring your own seat. One guest wrote in the reviews on our homepage that she feels very safe travelling with our drivers and her children.

Big groups

For a group, one vehicle is usually easier than several. Everyone arrives together, and nobody waits at the hotel for the second car. It also keeps one driver and one phone number as your contact.

Two smaller vehicles can still make sense. If half the group lands hours after the rest, or people stay in different hotels, one van for each part of the group may fit better than a minibus that waits.

For a group day out, you can also book a vehicle with a driver for a set route. Our guide to the best day trips from Athens compares the usual routes and how long each one takes.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with room for groups and cruise luggage — A Mercedes-Benz minibus for groups and heavy luggage.

Lots of luggage

Give the real number of large suitcases and not a rough guess, because the bags can decide the vehicle as much as the seats. If you arrive by ship, our guide to Piraeus port to Athens airport covers that trip.

For fares and queues at the rank, read our guide to the Athens airport taxi.

What to tell the company before you book

Number of people, with the ages of any children.
Number of small bags and large suitcases, plus any oversized items.
Flight number or ship name.
Pickup point and drop off address, including a hotel name.
Any mobility needs, so the company can say what it can arrange.

Unique Transfers & Tours drives Mercedes-Benz vehicles with English speaking chauffeurs and is a licensed, insured member of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, as our about page explains. Your price appears in the booking form before you pay.

Our short answer

Start with your party size and your bags in the booking form. As general advice, look at a car for a small party with light bags, and a van for a family or a small group with suitcases. Look at a minibus or bus when one vehicle would otherwise become two. If you are unsure, ask us before you pay.

Frequently asked questions

Can I rent a van with a driver in Athens?

Yes. Van is one of the services in our booking form, and we are a private chauffeur company, so an English speaking chauffeur drives it. Enter your party size and bags, then pick the service.

Can I hire a car with a driver at Athens airport?

Yes. Airport transfers are among the services on our homepage. In the booking form, choose Athens International Airport as your start, add your address and pick the car.

Can a 2 year old sit in a taxi?

We do not quote a rule here, so ask when you book. Tell the company your child’s age and weight, and ask it to confirm a seat that suits a 2 year old. You can also bring your own.

Can I reserve a minivan for my arrival?

Yes. In our booking form, choose Athens International Airport as your start and enter your party size and bags. Then pick the van, and you see the price before you pay.

How much does a minivan from Athens airport cost?

It depends on the route, the date and the vehicle. Enter your trip in our booking form to see the price for a van before you pay.

Is there a luxury minivan service in Athens?

Our homepage describes a fleet of luxury vehicles, and our about page says you travel in a Mercedes-Benz with an English speaking chauffeur. Van is one of the services in our booking form.

Can I book a van for a trip outside Athens?

Our homepage lists city to city rides, and our private tours go to Delphi, Meteora and Nafplio. Contact us with your route and party size, and ask which vehicle fits.