Documents
Bring the documents required by the selected supplier, normally your driving licence and passport or national ID. International Driving Permit requirements depend on the licence and supplier.
Road-trip guide
Driving a rental car in Greece
Practical planning for airports, islands and the mainland: documents, tolls, ferries, parking, fuel, mountain roads and rental-condition checks.
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Pickup checklist
Before collecting the car
Payment & deposit
No-credit-card and no-deposit options exist on selected offers, not every offer. Check the payment and deposit fields separately.
Inspect the vehicle
Record existing damage and check fuel level, tyres, lights and the return instructions before leaving.
On the road
Roads, parking and fuel
Drive on the right. Main intercity roads are generally straightforward, while old towns, villages and mountain routes can be narrow. Follow posted speed limits and parking signs rather than relying on a generic national number.
Fuel stations are common on main routes but can be sparse or close earlier in remote areas and on smaller islands. Plan fuel before long mountain or coastal drives.
Tolls & ferries
Tolls and islands
Mainland motorway routes can include tolls. Most island driving does not involve motorway toll networks, but local parking and access restrictions still apply.
Ferries: do not assume a rental car may be taken on a ferry. Prior supplier approval may be required, and insurance or roadside assistance can be restricted if ferry travel was not authorized.
Airport rentals
Airport pickup
Our airport pages include airport addresses, IATA codes and map coordinates where verified. The booking voucher remains the authority for the actual car handover point because suppliers may use a desk, meet-and-greet service, shuttle or nearby office.
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