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Greece Car Rentals

The Complete Greece Driving and Rental Guide

Its rich historical past, pleasant weather and beautiful landscape make Greece one of the popular touristic countries in the world. However, it is always recommended to drive carefully in Greece, and stick to the right part of your lane and let the others overtake without blocking the lane yourself.

  • Speed Limit and Traffic Signs
  • Seatbelt and Child Safety
  • Parking, Fuel and Toll
  • Traffic Violation
  • Driving Licence and Age Requirements

Speed Limit and Traffic Signs

Driving in Greece is on the right-hand side of the road and overtaking is from the left. Dipped headlights should be used in poor daytime visibility and the use of full beam headlights in towns is strictly prohibited. The middle lane of a three-lane highway is for passing.

Speed Limit

There is a speed limit of 50 km/h in rural areas, 110 km/h in open roads and 120 km/h on motorways.

Traffic Signs

Signs in Greece follow the general European standards in terms of shapes and colours. There are mainly 4 types of traffic signs in Greece: regulatory, warning, informational and directional.


Greek regulatory signs usually feature a circular shape, with some exceptions.

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Greek warning signs are triangular with a red border and a yellow background.

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Greek information signs feature a rectangular shape with a blue background.

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In Greece, direction signs mostly feature a rectangular shape with green and blue background colours.

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*Please be aware that rules are subject to change. QEEQ.COM will try the best to maintain the accuracy of this information.

Seatbelt and Child Safety

Seatbelt Laws

The driver as well as all passengers must wear seatbelts all the time while seated inside a vehicle. Failure to do so can cause a €350 fine.

Booster Seat Laws

Children under 3 years old must be placed in a suitable child restraint. 


Children between 3 and 11 years old, measuring less than 1.35m must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size. 


From the age of 12, children measuring over 1.35m can wear an adult seat belt. 


Placing a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat is allowed only when the passenger airbag is deactivated. 

*Please be aware that rules are subject to change. QEEQ.COM will try the best to maintain the accuracy of this information.

Parking, Fuel and Toll

Parking

· Permitted Parking


Parking spaces in Athens are quite rare and hotel parking is usually not free of charge. It would be advisable for you to book a hotel that offers free spots. 


In Santorini – one of the most touristic islands almost all tourist attractions there offer free parking. 


You may not be familiar with the below parking signs, which inform you that parking is prohibited in the odd or even months of the year. 

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· Parking in Athens


Athens has a specific parking system in place. Spaces marked by a white line are for short-term visitors while spaces marked in yellow are for commercial use only. Short-term visitors can use the white spaces from 09:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, and from 09:00 to 16:00 on weekends.


Prepaid parking cards need to be displayed for the use of blue short-stay spaces, and can be bought at newsagents, tobacconists, kiosks and other small shops, with a maximal validity of 3 hours.


Occupying short-term parking spaces without paying the required parking fee, or exceed the time limit for which has been paid for will incur a €20 fine. If paying within 10 days, the fine can be reduced by half.

Greece Parking Lot


· Forbidden Parking


 In Greece, you are not allowed to park in the following spots:


- Less than 15 feet from a fire hydrant


- Less than 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing


- Less than 15 metres from a bus stop


- More than 12 inches from the curb


- On the sidewalk


- If blocking a driveway


- With the left side of the vehicle next to the curb


- Less than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection


- Within 30 feet from a traffic control device


- In a fire lane


- In violation of a posted sign regulating parking within a shopping centre or office complex


Vehicles parked in prohibited places may be towed away or their licence plates may be removed. Fines will be also applied.

Fuel Prices

The average price for Greece gasoline price in January 2018 is 1.96 Euros per litre while diesel’s average price is 1.33.

Toll

Most of the tolls need to be paid by cash, while some accept credit cards. It is thus recommended to have a few one Euro coins at hand when driving on Greek toll roads. Toll fees are usually from about 0.70 Euro cents to 2 Euros per segment.

*Please be aware that rules are subject to change. QEEQ.COM will try the best to maintain the accuracy of this information.

Traffic Violation

DUI Laws

The legal BAC limit in Greece is 0.05%. Being caught over this limit usually involve severe penalties, which can go as far as a long prison sentence.

Traffic Fines

Speeding fines in Greece range from €100 to €350. Fines can be reduced by 50% if paid within 10 days. Otherwise, the full amount is due.


Parking in a wrong place may incur an on-the-spot ticket, and you should pay for the ticket in cash at the post office. 


In some cases, traffic infringement will cause your credit card to be debited after you return the car due to unsettled tickets happened during your rental. You can always contact QEEQ’ 24/7 customer service team to help you to clarify.

*Please be aware that rules are subject to change. QEEQ.COM will try the best to maintain the accuracy of this information.

Driving Licence and Age Requirements

To legally rent and drive a car in Greece, you must be at least 21 years old and present a valid national driving licence that has been held for at least 1 or 2 years (according to different car hire companies). Driving licences issued in Greece or the European Union are accepted without the need to obtain an IDP. Driving licences from non-EU countries must be accompanied by a valid International Driving Permit (IDP). Please note that an IDP does not replace the requirement for a regular driving licence.

*Please be aware that rules are subject to change. QEEQ.COM will try the best to maintain the accuracy of this information.

Guest reviews

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Anonymous

November 4, 2026

Destination: heraklion

10Excellent

There was an elderly gentleman with white hair who was super kind and easygoing, and he handled everything really efficiently. I was very happy with the whole process. Returning the car was just as smooth—he processed it right away and my deposit was refunded really fast.

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Anonymous

October 31, 2026

Destination: glyfada

10Excellent

They gave me a Hyundai, super new with just over 6,000 km on it. Drove beautifully, no issues at all. Really happy with it!

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Anonymous

October 30, 2026

Destination: Crete

10Excellent

They were really thorough when checking my license, and it was actually the first time anyone noticed my little paper one.

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Anonymous

October 29, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

There was a line and only three service counters, so it took a while to get things done.

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Anonymous

October 26, 2026

Destination: Crete

10Excellent

The rental office is right across from the airport, super convenient, and the staff were really friendly. They answered all my questions right away—really appreciate their help!

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Anonymous

October 25, 2026

Destination: Crete

10Excellent

Staff were super friendly and the car was really clean, though a two-door isn’t very convenient when you’ve got a lot of stuff to load.

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Anonymous

October 25, 2026

Destination: Kefalonia

10Excellent

The rental company’s service was great and everything was handled really efficiently.

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Anonymous

October 24, 2026

Destination: heraklion

8Very good

Once you get off the boat, just walk to the right and you’ll quickly spot the AVIS logo, it’s really close. The staff are super friendly and speak loudly and clearly, but their English accent is a bit hard to catch so you kind of have to guess sometimes. The parking lot is just nearby. I’d recommend taking photos of the fuel gauge and doing a full walk-around video of the car to record any existing scratches or dents — it’s definitely worth it.

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Anonymous

October 24, 2026

Destination: Athens

8Very good

The lady at the counter in the arrivals hall was really friendly. She explained the pickup location slowly and clearly in English (exit from Door 5 in arrivals, turn right, walk about 200 meters, look for the store logo in the parking lot across the road, then cross over to pick up the car).

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Anonymous

October 23, 2026

Destination: Santorini

10Excellent

Fantastic experience! They replied to all my questions super quickly—especially Pilippos, who was amazing and helped me a lot.

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Anonymous

October 23, 2026

Destination: Thessaloniki

10Excellent

Pretty good overall.

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Anonymous

October 19, 2026

Destination: Athens

8Very good

They first gave us a manual car that was in pretty rough shape, but later that afternoon we went back to the branch and swapped it for a much better one. Overall, I’m satisfied with their service.

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Anonymous

October 19, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Really happy with the whole experience.

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Anonymous

October 17, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Very professional and really took things seriously.

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Anonymous

October 16, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Being able to return the car even in the middle of the night is great.

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Anonymous

October 15, 2026

Destination: Zakynthos

10Excellent

Service was great, no hidden charges at all. They gave us a Citroën C3 hybrid, really easy to drive and the whole experience was excellent. Definitely recommend this place.

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Anonymous

October 10, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

The store is really clean and the staff are professional and efficient.

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Anonymous

October 9, 2026

Destination: Milos

10Excellent

Once you land, just give them a call and they’ll drive over to pick you up.

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Anonymous

October 9, 2026

Destination: glyfada

8Very good

Super easy process and the car was pretty good too! The only downside was that the drop-off location was hard to find.

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Anonymous

October 7, 2026

Destination: Zakynthos

10Excellent

Pickup was super efficient.

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Anonymous

October 7, 2026

Destination: Zakynthos

10Excellent

Car was great, almost brand new, and the service was excellent—really nice overall.

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Anonymous

October 3, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Both the service and the car were excellent, everything worked perfectly.

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Anonymous

October 3, 2026

Destination: heraklion

8Very good

When we got to the rental counter they kept suggesting we buy their insurance so we wouldn’t need to leave a deposit. But we’d already bought insurance through the platform, so in the end we still had to pay the deposit.

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Anonymous

September 29, 2026

Destination: Crete

10Excellent

Pick-up and drop-off were really convenient. I’d bought a full-coverage policy from a Chinese insurer, so the rental company couldn’t see it in their system and asked if I wanted to pay extra for their insurance. Just say no and that’s it—no hard selling at all. The deposit was 1,000 euros. The car has GPS tracking and they don’t allow you to drive to Balos Beach, but you can rent an ATV to go up the dirt road instead. Pick-up and return are at the same place, and the drop-off inspection takes about 5 minutes. Once they’re done, they refund the deposit right away. Super easy.

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Anonymous

September 24, 2026

Destination: Zakynthos

10Excellent

The staff at the rental place were super nice.

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Anonymous

September 17, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

The car was brand new and picking it up at the airport was really convenient.

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Anonymous

August 26, 2026

Destination: Crete

10Excellent

Among the rental places in Europe, this one actually has a pretty spacious store, which is rare.

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Anonymous

August 22, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Great service and no pushy upselling at all.

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Anonymous

August 17, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Picking up the car at Athens Airport was super quick and easy, and returning it was just as smooth.

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Anonymous

August 6, 2026

Destination: Santorini

10Excellent

The rental office is just a short walk from the arrivals exit—turn right as you come out of the airport. My flight landed early so I just walked over to pick up the car. The whole process was smooth, the staff were really friendly, communication was easy, and there was absolutely no hard selling or hidden charges. The car itself was in great condition. I highly recommend renting a car in Santorini: the roads are easy to drive, distances between attractions aren’t huge, but having your own car gives you a lot more flexibility, and driving around the island is a great experience in itself.

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Anonymous

August 2, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Do I really have to fill this in?

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Anonymous

July 28, 2026

Destination: Zakynthos

10Excellent

Avance was great—no hidden fees at all and the car was in excellent condition. Highly recommended!

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Anonymous

July 19, 2026

Destination: Athens

8Very good

Overall it was pretty good.

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Anonymous

July 8, 2026

Destination: glyfada

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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Anonymous

June 26, 2026

Destination: Santorini

10Excellent

The car looked great with the drive branding on site, and it was really clean. The only thing is the fuel gauge was at about 7/8 when I picked it up, so it’s hard to know how much to refill. I ended up putting in more than needed—topping it off seems to be the norm.

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Anonymous

June 24, 2026

Destination: Santorini

10Excellent

They gave us a similar-class Opel hatchback, but it was a bit tight for all our luggage. The car itself was in decent condition, and the deposit was refunded pretty quickly.

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Anonymous

June 17, 2026

Destination: Kefalonia

10Excellent

Online booking was super clear, and picking up the car at the store was really fast. The staff patiently walked us through driving on island mountain roads, taking the ferry, and things to watch out for when fueling up. There was absolutely no hard-selling of insurance, no hidden fees, and the pricing was very transparent, so we never had to worry about any unpleasant surprises.

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Anonymous

June 12, 2026

Destination: Crete

10Excellent

Fantastic service, really patient and attentive!

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Anonymous

May 18, 2026

Destination: Athens

8Very good

Overall it was fine, nothing particularly good or bad.

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Anonymous

May 15, 2026

Destination: Santorini

10Excellent

Even though I had to wait quite a while over the May Day holiday, their service attitude was really good.

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Anonymous

May 13, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Car was in decent shape, no hard sell on extra insurance, and their hours are pretty long.

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Anonymous

May 8, 2026

Destination: Athens

8Very good

Overall it was pretty good, but they never told us exactly where to pick up the car, so we had to go back and ask a second time before we finally found it.

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Anonymous

May 7, 2026

Destination: Athens

8Very good

Staff were professional, efficient, and easy to communicate with. I asked about insurance and once they saw I’d already bought full coverage through QEEQ, they didn’t try to upsell anything, just explained that I’d need to pay upfront if anything happened and claim later. The car itself was so-so, with quite a few scratches, old tires, and it wasn’t very clean. They specifically reminded us to keep it clean or they’d charge a €100 cleaning fee.

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Anonymous

May 3, 2026

Destination: Crete

8Very good

The lady at the counter when we picked up the car was super friendly and spoke great English. She mentioned insurance but never tried to hard-sell it. The car was almost brand new and in excellent condition. The guy who handled our return was a bit awkward and quiet, probably because his English wasn’t as good so communication wasn’t as smooth. The branch isn’t at the airport, so you need to call them to arrange a pickup.

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Anonymous

April 15, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

Really great overall.

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Anonymous

March 17, 2026

Destination: Santorini

10Excellent

Really smooth car rental experience overall.

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Anonymous

February 28, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

The car was almost brand new with only about 10,000 km on it. Both pick-up and drop-off were easy to find, and the staff were professional and efficient.

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E.Siag

February 26, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Amazing price amazing service

Thanks for the upgrade ! WOW amazing

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Anonymous

February 18, 2026

Destination: Athens

10Excellent

The car was clean, easy to drive, and the staff were really efficient.

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Anonymous

February 17, 2026

Destination: Santorini

10Excellent

Really great overall.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1.What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage(under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft(under Theft Protection) of the vehicle.
Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental.
Please note that the same licence and age requirement applys to the additonal driver. The addtional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?

QEEQ will show you the car offers available at your chosen time on the search results.
However, pick-up or drop-off out of general opening hours may subject to an extra fee unless self-service pick-up or drop-off is available.
After you reserve a car on QEEQ, we will inform you of specific policy of the car hire company by email.

Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?

If you want to pick up your car in one country and drop it in another, your search results will show you cars you can do that with.
If you're planning to cross any borders during your trip, bear in mind:
1. You may have to pay more.
There are often extra fees, taxes or additional cover you'll pay at the car hire counter.
2.It may not be allowed.
Depending on where you're hiring, you may not be able to take your car to another country.
Please email us if you want to take your hire car into a different country during your trip, and we'll talk you through your options.

Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?

Yes. You can pick up the vehicle in one place and drop it off in another. An ‘one-way fee’ will incur. Whether it is inclued in the rental price or what additional cost may arise will be clearly stated at the time of booking on QEEQ.
Please inform the car hire company of your drop-off location when you pick up the vehicle or contact them directly during your trip. You will find a phone number on the rental agreement you signed at pickup.

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