U.S. citizen tourists/temporary residents with stays less than six months with a valid United States driver's license can drive in Greece with their U.S. license. For stays more than 185 days in Greece: A Greek license may be required.
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The majority of people find that driving in Greece is relatively easy with no trouble or difficulty.
If you have a valid license from your home state, you can drive in European countries for up to 90 days without further documentation. However, once you have spent more than 90 days in Europe and wish to continue driving there, it is recommended that you get an International Driver's License (IDL).
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a requirement to legally rent a car in Greece. It is mandatory to accompany your valid domestic driver's license with an IDP at the time of receiving your car rental. The UN itself does not issue driving permits and uses authorized travel associations to administer the service.
Right turns of red traffic lights: unlike what is allowed in some countries, in Greece you are not allowed to make a right turn on a red traffic light, unless there is a distinct, separate, traffic light placed showing a green or pulsing orange right turn signal .
U.S. citizens are only required to have a valid passport to stay in Greece for up to 3-months. If you need to stay beyond this 90-day period, you are required to have a special entry visa. An entry visa MUST be obtained prior to your arrival in Greece.
Renting a Car in SantoriniBut for the smaller villages, hotels a little off the main track, or attractions outside of Fira and Oia the bus is not that practical. Renting a car is a great way to see the whole island. About half of the best things to do in Santorini are made easier by having a rental car.
Language. The signs in Greece are in two languages: Greek (Greek Alphabet) and English (Latin Alphabet). Previously, the signs were in Katharevousa and used the Polytonic system, until 1976 and 1981, which were replaced by the Demotic and Monotonic systems respectively.
Tourists are allowed to drive in the Netherlands on a valid state license, preferably in combination with an International Driver's License which may be obtained in the United States through the AAA.