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Finalrentals Expands Into Greece

The move brings the international car rental company into one of the world's most historical and popular tourist destinations while rounding out its service network in the Balkans.

Finalrentals Expands Into Greece

Entrepreneuer Evmorfia Karagiannoudi is the new owner of the Finalrentals  franchise in Greece.

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Finalrentals has launched a master franchise in Greece, expanding the car rental company’s reach to 32 countries, the company announced recently.

Founder and CEO Ammar Akhtar hailed the new franchise as a major achievement, bringing the company closer to realizing its goal of serving 100 countries by 2025. “This exciting development highlights Finalrentals' commitment to growth and success and emphasizes its dedication to serving customers worldwide,” he said in a news release.

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Expanding into Greece, famous for its magnificent temples and historical legacy, will also solidifys the Finalrentals presence in the Balkans. The move comes after the company successfully operated in Croatia, Albania, Serbia, and Montenegro. Akhtar notes the franchise will continue Finalrentals' reputation for exceptional car rental services, which includes the ability to search and compare rental car prices and receive instant confirmation.

With the new franchise in Greece, Finalrentals will now offer high-quality car rental services in strategic locations such as Athens, Thessaloniki, and other major Greek islands. Given the immense popularity of Greece as one of Europe’s top travel destinations, Akhtar is optimistic about the growth potential of this new venture. 

Evmorfia Karagiannoudi, the business leader and owner of the new franchise, said, “Greece is one of the world’s top touristic destinations. We believe our courteous customer services and vision for excellence will add more value to the global Finalrentals network."

Akhtar added, “We are also proud that our Greece franchise will be lead by a woman entrepreneur."

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