Greece Car Rental Guide
This page gives you information about car rental in Greece and introduces the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in the country.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Greece, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. An international driving license is required.
Vehicles rented in Greece may be driven outside of the country by special arrangement. An additional fee may be charged for this service, which is not available for all car categories.
Driving Restrictions
The minimum driving age in Greece is 18 years. Children must be at least 10 to sit in the front or else be seated in a child seat. Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰.
If there are three lanes on the road, the middle one should be used for passing in both directions. Vehicles approaching an intersection on the right have the right of way.
In towns, you may only use the horn in cases of extreme danger.
Parking is prohibited within 3 metres of a fire hydrant, within 5 metres of an intersection or within 15 metres of a public transportation stop.
If you park in a No parking zone, the police may remove your license plates if you owe a fine. The police do not collect fines; you have to pay to the public treasury.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Open Roads | 80KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 100
Ambulance: 166
Fire: 199
Road Tolls
There are two toll highways in Greece. One goes from Athens to the Peloponnesus and the other goes from Athens to Thessaloniki.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Greece
Car rental agency - grafio eniciaseos aftokiniton
Parking - choros stathmefis
About Greece
Greece is the cradle of Western civilisation, the home of drama, history and philosophy. It is one of the most interesting travel destinations in the world with a variety of historical monuments, cultural and natural attractions. The beautiful sunshine and idyllic island contribute to the warm and cozy atmosphere of the country.
There is a lot to see and do in Greece. You can visit the Acropolis with the magnificent Parthenon, one of the most famous sights in the country. If you want to buy souvenirs, you should definitely try out the Plaka district. The Greek Islands are famous for their historic sites and beautiful beaches. You can admire the typical Mediterranean style architecture with white houses and flowered balconies there.
Population: 11,018,000
Area: 131,990 sq km
Capital City: Athens
Language: Greek
Time Zone: GMT + 2
Monetary unit: Euro
