Spring (May to mid-June) and autumn (September to late October). The conditions are ideal then, with pleasant temperatures during the day. Accommodation and Athens car rental are much cheaper. The climate is Mediterranean, the summers are hot and dry and it's best to avoid them, winters are mild. Continental influences are also present because of the presence of mountains. But overall Athens is a dry city, summer drought is present from April to October.
Where to Sleep?
About accommodation, it's better to choose the district of Plaka, with its little streets and which form a labyrinth, that's the oldest and most picturesque district of Athens. Accommodations are not very sophisticated but they are mostly clean and well maintained. The average cost is 65 Euros with breakfast and taxes included (in May). It's advantageous to book your hotel in Plaka because you will be able to reach many monuments by walk and thus preserve your Athens car rental for longer trips.
Where to Eat?
Olympics games have increased the cost of living in the capital but restaurants in Athens are still cheap for people coming from Europe or North West. The Greeks seem customary for restaurant meals with family or friends and it is not uncommon to see them share the same dinner in a friendly way. It is therefore quite possible to make one dish for 2, especially since portions are usually generous.
The Plaka district is full of small restaurants and taverns, most of which have terraces. You eat for a dozen euros per person. You can also discover other restaurants more far away to test some traditional dishes using your Athens car rental.
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