That being said, there are some parts of the country that are tricky to get around without your own vehicle.įor instance, Zagorahoria in Northern Greece, the Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese, and Tzoumerka. KTEL buses run to all corners of the country, including some of the most remote villages and regions. Greece has an excellent public transport system, with efficient, modern trains running between Athens, Thessaloniki, Meteora, Patras, and Larissa.
Renting a car in Greece and opting to drive around yourself can really enrich your travel experiences in the country. Driving in Greece in 2023 Driving in Greece allows you to witness glorious scenery! This article has been written by someone who has lived in Greece since 2017 (me!) and is well-versed in navigating the country’s roads. Generally, as long as you are aware of your surroundings and your own driving, you ought to be fine. It is handy to have an idea of what the road and driving conditions are like in the country so that you travel to Greece knowing what to expect. There are a few pointers to keep in mind when driving here for the first time, sure.īut for the most part, driving in Greece is not that much different from driving in other parts of Europe. If you tell people that you are considering driving in Greece, chances are that you will be met with concerned looks.įor whatever reason, people have this assumption that Greek roads are like the Wild West. If the rental agent resists signing off on all that you've indicated walk away and find another agency.Driving in Greece is not as daunting as it may sound and in fact, renting a car gives you a lot more freedom and flexibility during your trip. Just as important: Don't take "No Problem" as a substitute for indicating on the rental acceptance form every little scratch, dent, tear, stain, crack and missing part on the vehicle, inside and out and underneath. You'll be in a foreign country and there won't be a claims adjustor handy. Don't rely on the automatic insurance your credit card claims to provide you. Your insurance will be invalidated because technically you will have been driving illegally.Īnd in that regard I also encourage you to take out the local insurance offered when you pick up the car, as much coverage as you can get. Greek Law requires it and if you can't produce it you could possibly be detained until you come up with the cash to pay for any _and all_ damages to the vehicles involved regardless of whose fault it is and whether or not the damages were pre-existing (especially if the other car belongs to a local seizing the opportunity to play the system!)
If you get in an accident and don’t have the IDP you'll be in serious trouble with the Greek Police. Sometimes it’s possible to rent a car just by showing your passport and a current drivers license. An IDP is required of you in Greece, even on Aegina.
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