TRANSPORTCAR & MOTORCYCLEthe norm in Greece. Petrol
in Greece is cheaper than in
many European countries,
but expensive by American
or Australian standards.
Petrol types:
» (^) Super leaded
» (^) amolyvdi unleaded
» (^) petreleo kinisis diesel
Hire
CAR
Hire cars are available just
about everywhere, particu-
larly in major cities where
competition often off ers
good opportunities to bar-
gain. All the big multinational
companies are represented
in Athens, and most have
branches in major towns and
popular tourist destinations.
The majority of islands have
at least one outlet. By Greek
law, rental cars have to be re-
placed every six years and so
most vehicles you rent will be
relatively new. The minimum
driving age in Greece is 18
years, but most car-hire fi rms
require you to be at least 21,
or 23 for larger vehicles. See
the Getting Around sections
of cities and islands for de-
tails of places to rent cars.
Rates
High-season weekly rates
with unlimited mileage
start at about €280 for the
smallest models, such as
a Fiat Seicento, dropping
to about €200 per week in
winter. These prices don’t
include local tax (known as
VAT). There are also optional
extras such as a collision
damage waiver of €12 per
day (more for larger models),
without which you will be
liable for the fi rst €295 of
the repair bill (much more
for larger models). Other
costs include a theft waiver
of at least €6 per day and
personal accident insurance.
The major companies off er
much cheaper prebooked
and prepaid rates.
You can often fi nd great
deals at local companies.
Their advertised rates can be
up to 50% cheaper than the
multinationals and they are
normally open to negotia-
tion, especially if business is
slow. On the islands, you can
rent a car for the day
for around €30 to €50,
including all insurance and
taxes.
For current rates of some
of the major car-hire players
in Greece, see the following
websites:
Avis (%210 322 4951; http://www.
avis.gr)
Budget (%210 349 8800;
http://www.budget.gr))
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Alexandroupoli
Volos
AthensCorinthEdessaFlorinaIgoumenitsaIoanninaKalamataKastoriaKavalaLamiaLarisaMonemvasiaNafplioPatraPyrgosSpartaThessalonikiTrikalaTripoli
Tripoli
Trikala
Patra
Monemvasia
Kavala
Kastoria
Lamia
Corinth
Sparta
Kalamata
Edessa
Ioannina
Athens
Thessaloniki
Nafplio
Igoumenitsa
Larisa
Florina
Pyrgos
ROAD DISTANCES (KM)