Driving guide in Greece
Greece has one of the richest and most fascinating histories of any country in the world. Combined with the magnificent natural landscape, this makes it one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. If you are going to visit Greece, you have several different places to visit and things to do. Spend some time at the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Visit Meteora, the Parthenon and the ruins of Delphi. Children may want to visit the Aquaworld Aquarium and the Reptile Rescue Center. There is something for everyone in the family.
Car rental in Greece
If you are coming from the United States, you will need to have your original driver's license as well as an international driver's license to drive in the country. The minimum driving age in Greece is 18 years old. The car must have a fire extinguisher, a warning triangle and a first aid kit. Talk to a car rental agency to make sure your rental has these items. Get agency contact numbers so that you have them handy in case you need to contact them.
Road conditions and safety
Roads in Greece vary greatly in both quality and width, so you should always be on the lookout. Some roads in major cities are in fantastic condition, with no potholes or other problems. There are large highways with several lanes, as well as very narrow roads leading to villages. Some rural roads are in poor condition and difficult to drive. The country has many mountains and the roads can be winding.
Most major road signs are in Greek and English. However, when you go to some of the smaller villages in Greece, they will only have signs in Greek.
Drivers in Greece generally follow the rules of the road. However, there may be some drivers who do not signal or stop at traffic lights, so you should always drive with caution. When you drive, you will be on the right side of the road and you will overtake on the left, except where there is a double solid line. Give way to vehicles driving on the right.
Fees
There are several toll roads in Greece. Below are some of the common roads and their cost in euros.
- Thessaloniki to Katerini – 1.20 euros
- Afidnes to Athens – 3.30 euros
- Larisa Lamia – 7.50 euros
- Athens to Tripoli - 8.80 euros
Speed limits
When you are in Greece, it is important to respect the speed limits. The following are typical speed limits for various areas.
- Expressways - 130 km/h for cars, 100 km/h for cars with a trailer and 85 km/h for trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons.
- Outside the city - 110 km / h.
- Urban areas - 50 km/h
Renting a car will make getting around Greece much easier. This is a convenient and comfortable way to get to know the country while on vacation.
