Driving in Greece
Road rules in Greece
When you are hiring a car abroad, it’s useful to be prepared for the different driving laws in the country you are travelling to as well as checking the documents you need to carry.
To help make your trip to as smooth as possible, we've put together some of the key road rules in Greece.
- These rules are to be used as a guide and are subject to change. Please check with your Avis representative if you have any questions.
- Your Avis representative can advise you on toll and road charges before leaving the Avis car hire location and whether snow tyres or chains are needed.
Take a look at our Greece location page for ideas, travelling tips and booking information.
Which side of the road?
In Greece, please drive on the RIGHT side of the road.
Unique Country Driving Laws
- License plates may be removed in cases of illegal traffic, violation of road traffic rules and non-payment of toll fees.
- Your driver's license may be removed if you talk on a mobile phone without using Bluetooth, if seat belts are not fastened, if you exceed speed limits and if you are drunk driving.
Speed Limits
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 31 mph (50 km/h)
- Rural areas: 55 mph (90 km/h)
- Motorways: 68 mph - 80 mph (110 km/h - 128 km/h) - depending on the speed limits of the motorway
Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws
It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to wear a seatbelt.
- Children between 3 and 11 years, measuring less than 135cm must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size.
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
Compulsory Equipment in your Avis rental car
- Fire extinguisher
- First-aid kit
- Warning triangle
Emergency Services
Police
Ambulance
Fire Department
European Emergency Number
100
166
199
112
Frequently asked questions
The legal age to drive is 18. However, you must be at least 21 years old to hire a car.
Yes.
On-street parking is free if markings allow and there are no prohibiting signs. Please note, it’s not always possible to pay by bank card at outdoor car parks.
Not all petrol stations are open 24/7 and not all accept credit cards.
You may overtake from the left unless approaching a level crossing or if the vehicle has stopped for a safety reason.
Not unless there is a distinct, sperate green or orange right turn signal.
For private vehicle drivers the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit is 0.05%. For newly qualified drivers with less than 3 years’ experience, the limit is 0.02%.
Generally, warning signs and yellow and triangular with a red frame. Mandatory signs are blue and circular in shape.
For example, this sign means snow chains are mandatory
In towns the use of full beam headlights is strictly prohibited. Dipped headlights should be used in poor daytime visibility.
Yes.
Simply call 2106879800 for our free Roadside Assistance, available 24/7.
A toll applies to some motorways in Greece.
You can pay in cash Euros or via credit card.
