Traveling to Greece by car

Renting a car in Greece is one of the most convenient ways to explore the country. With a rented car, you are not bound by bus schedules or guided sightseeing tours.

Car rental facilities are readily available in major cities throughout Greece, and if you're at least 21 years old with an international driver's license, you'll have no issues renting one. The average daily cost for car rental in Greece is around 35 EUR. However, be cautious as some unscrupulous rental offices may attempt to charge you for every kilometer driven. During the peak season, it's advisable to book your car rental in advance online. In contrast, during the low season, you can opt to rent on the spot and inquire about potential discounts.

The current price of gasoline in Greece is approximately 1.70 EUR per liter. For the most up-to-date gasoline prices in Greece, you can visit this website.

Speed limits in Greece:

• Within populated areas - 50 km/h
• Outside populated areas - 90 km/h
• On highways - 110 km/h
• On motorways - 130 km/h

Road Regulations in Greece

• Daytime running lights are mandatory only in poor visibility conditions; their use is prohibited otherwise.
• Children under 3 years of age must travel in special seats and are not allowed in the front seat until they are 11 years old.
• Seat belts must be worn by all passengers in the car.
• Talking on the phone without a hands-free device is prohibited.
• The horn may only be used in the event of an imminent accident.

If a traffic inspector issues you a ticket, they do not collect payment directly. You must pay the fine at a bank using the receipt provided. Paying the fine within 10 days typically entitles you to a 50% discount.

The legal blood alcohol content limit for drivers in Greece is 0.5 ‰. For drivers with less than 2 years of experience, it's 0.2 ‰.

Fines for Traffic Offenses in Greece:

• Speeding - ranging from 40 EUR to 350 EUR
• Illegal parking - 40 EUR
• Failure to use seat belts - 80 EUR or possible short-term license revocation
• Talking on the phone without a hands-free device - 100 EUR or possible short-term license revocation
• Drunk driving - 200 EUR to 2000 EUR, with the possibility of imprisonment
• Running a red light or crossing a double solid line - 700 EUR
• Violation of child transportation rules - 80 EUR
• Having a radar detector in the car - 2000 EUR

Toll Roads in Greece

Greece has a network of toll roads, and the toll charges typically range from 3 to 4 EUR at each toll plaza. On the Egnatia highway, you'll encounter five toll booths, with a toll fee of 2 EUR at each booth.

Additionally, there are separate tolls for specific crossings:

• The underwater tunnel Aktio - Preveza, which costs 3 EUR for a passenger car.
• The 3-kilometer Rio - Antirio bridge, which has a toll of 13.20 EUR for a passenger car.