Car Rental Peloponnese
Visiting the Peloponnese and looking for a car to rent so you can
discover all the magical places in this beautiful region?
The Peloponnese is perfect for exploring by car at your own pace.
Most of the major car hire companies in Greece are represented at
Athens airport, including Hertz and Avis. Although the rates on the
peninsula are usually very good, it’s worth booking in advance to take
advantage of online discounts.
To rent a car, you
must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car
category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age
of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Road Rules of Greece
Note: Many of these rules are ignored by many Greek drivers, but
tourists do so at their peril.
Minimum Age:
Drivers must be 18.
Seat Belts:
Must be used by front-seat passengers. With Greece's high accident
rate, please, everybody, strap yourself in.
Children:
Kids under 10 can't sit in the front seat.
Speed Limits:
Use these as a guide, but always obey the posted limits, which may
vary.
Urban areas: 50 kmh/30 mph
Outside cities: 110 kph/68 mph
Freeways/Expressways: 120 kph/75 mph
Parking:
In some areas, street parking requires purchase of a ticket from a
booth. These areas will be posted in both English and Greek.
Driver's Licenses:
EU citizens can use their own. Other nationals should have an
International Drivers License, though in practice, a recognizable photo
license is usually accepted. US licenses have been readily accepted in
the past but I recommend having the international version as a second
form of ID. Many passport photo services also offer the International
Driver's License forms.
Athens Restricted
Area: The central Athens area restricts car access to
reduce congestion, but these restrictions do not apply to rental cars
or those owned by foreigners in the country for a short stay.
Emergency Numbers:
For visitors to Greece, dial 112 for multi-language help. Dial 100 for
Police, 166 for Fires, and 199 for ambulance service.
Toll Roads:
Some of the special roads called Ethniki Odos do require tolls, which
vary and must be paid in cash. There are only a few of these in Greece;
keep 4 Euro handy in the car..
