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Why rent a car in Greece? Because only in Greece can you drive in search of myth: the myth of ancient Greece, among ancient ruins and villages where life still flows slowly, and modern legends, in the transgressive beaches of Mykonos and the glamorous atmosphere of Santorini.
Renting a car you can build your own itinerary, seek out the most beautiful beaches, visit historical ruins that are impossible to reach by public transport, climb rugged mountains and drive down scenic roads with breathtaking sea views.
Whether it’s for a couple of day trips from Athens, an on-the-road holiday in the Peloponnese or a relaxing week on a beautiful island, car hire is the best way to experience a dream trip to Greece.
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Renting a car at the airport is the preferred option for most tourists because it allows you to leave immediately for your first destination, as soon as you get off the plane. No time wasted waiting for buses or trains! Another reason for choosing to rent a car at the airport is the guarantee of finding multilingual staff, which makes the car pick-up and drop-off procedures much easier.
Athens Airport is the most important international airport in mainland Greece. The most important international car rental companies have their offices here, offering guarantees of reliability and low-cost rates for those who book online; there are also some local companies.
At other airports you will find fewer agencies; at airports served by domestic flights, the presence of multilingual staff is not guaranteed.
Another option is to rent a car in Athens, which is usually chosen by those who are leaving for a very small island where there is no car rental office or by those who want to stay in the capital with the possibility of doing some day trips.
It may be slightly cheaper than renting a car at the airport, but keep in mind that driving in Athens may be difficult and stressful for those not used to big city traffic.
Several international companies have an office in the city, as do some local companies.
If you are more interested in history and culture than beaches, a holiday in mainland Greece is the best choice for you. You can build an itinerary for an on-the-road holiday of a week or more that includes the most fascinating locations in ancient Greece and some quaint villages ignored by mass tourism.
Organising a driving holiday in mainland Greece requires a bit of planning. You will have no difficulty renting a car in the main resorts such as Thessaloniki, Patras and Kalamata, while it is rather difficult or even impossible in other, less famous locations.
Rates and availability of rental cars on the Greek islands vary greatly from island to island. On the most famous islands, such as Mykonos, Santorini and Rhodes, there is no difficulty in finding a rental car, although it is always advisable to book before arrival as this allows you to take advantage of the cheapest rates, which are only available online.
On some of the less touristy islands, car rental agencies are few and far between, so booking in advance is essential, otherwise you may not find any cars available.
Beware that on some small islands, such as Hydra, cars are forbidden. These are very rare cases, but if you are planning a holiday on an unfamiliar island, enquire before you leave if it is possible to drive there.
Car hire agencies on the Greek islands generally have their offices at the airport or near the main port.
With the exception of the chaotic streets of Athens, driving in Greece is quite simple because Greek traffic regulations are quite similar to those in the European Union.
It is compulsory to wear seatbelts and keep dipped headlights on during the day in case of poor visibility. Speed limits for cars are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h or 110 km/h outside built-up areas (depending on the type of road) and 130 km/h on motorways.
The permitted blood alcohol level is 0.05 %, which is reduced to 0.02 % for novice drivers.
The biggest difficulty tourists encounter when hiring a car in Greece is that of poor signposting, a problem compounded by the fact that outside the main towns, road signs are written in the Greek alphabet and are therefore difficult to understand.
To get around this, simply equip yourself with detailed and up-to-date road maps or purchase a navigator as an optional service from car rental agencies (make sure it is up-to-date).
For your safety, pay attention to the condition of the road surface: on some islands there are only a couple of paved roads and the rest are dirt roads; in many places, especially the less touristy ones, road maintenance is not carried out regularly.
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Greece.
To reserve a car in Greece a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Greece allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Greece always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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