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Rent a car in Greece Regulations and Tips

This summer rent a car in Greece and explore the whole country!

Renting a car is the most flexible way to travel. Car rental options are plentiful, as there are many car rental companies in major cities and popular islands, offering various types of vehicles, including small cars, jeeps and vans.

Why is it worth considering using a car rental company?

Car rental companies offering services that are becoming more and more popular among people traveling for both business and leisure purposes. So why are more and more people choosing to rent a car?

It is worth considering important benefits such as:

  • Comfort and flexibility

  • Developed fleet of vehicles

  • No maintenance costs

  • Car rental for every occasion

  • Saving time and energy

  • Possibility to test different models

  • Roadside assistance and insurance

What do I need to know before rent a car in Greece?

Renting a car can be overwhelming. Especially if it’s your first time or you’re renting in a new country.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge.

Athens Rent a Car team gives you the opportunity to rent the car that meet your needs.

We offer full insurance, unlimited kilometers, wide variety of vehicle types, short waiting time during the delivery and collection of the vehicle.

What documents do I need to rent a car in Greece?

The legal age to rent a car is 23-70 years. You must hold a valid driver’s license, ID and passport.

A minimum of 2 years of driving experience is required. Only the main driver listed in the contract may drive the rental vehicle, unless there is a second person driver included.

What about the insurance?

Most rentals provide unlimited mileage and LDW coverage in the event of an accident. Check the conditions of the insurance cover and ask about possible additional covers when you pick a deal.

How do I hire a car in Greece?

It’s easy to rent a car in Greece. First, you need to decide where you want to pick up your car from. Once you’ve decided, simply enter your dates and search for the vehicle.

Can I rent a car long term?

You can rent a car for as long as you wish. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching today.

Can I ask for additional features?

Ask about additional accessories such as GPS, child seats or automatic transmission.

Please check the availability of these extra features when booking.

A personal tip is to take pictures of the car when you pick it up and document any damage in cooperation with the rental agent.

This can be evidence in case of disputes about damages that may arise.

Can I drive cross country in a rental car?

In Greece, it’s typically not an issue to drive across the country. However, you’ll most likely pay an extra insurance fee.

We recommend always informing the rental agency.