Do I need an international driving permit in Greece?

If you do not have your normal residence in Greece and that state does not fall into the Vienna Convention, in order to be able to drive in Greece, you must hold a valid international driving license. In order to be valid, an international driving license must be accompanied by your current national driving license.



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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.

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If your national driving license does not fall within the guidelines set by the Vienna Convention, you will require an International Driving Permit to drive in Greece legally. (If your driving license country of origin is not listed above, you must have an International Driving License/ Permit IDP. )

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International Driver's License As a foreigner driving in Greece, you will need a valid EU Driving License or International Driving License to rent a car. Visitors with a license from the USA, Canada, Australia, UK and Gibraltar, do not need an International Driver's Licence to rent a car in Greece.

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It's a good idea to get one if you'll be driving in Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, or Spain — countries where you're technically required to carry a permit.

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International Driver's Licenses are not required in Europe. It is possible to drive without one, but if you are driving in another country and want a license that works internationally (meaning you can use it in multiple countries you will probably want to get an International Driver's License.

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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 .

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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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Greece Driving Rules and Regulations
  1. Drive on the right-hand side of the road.
  2. All occupants of the vehicle must wear seat belts when fitted.
  3. Children under 10 may not travel in the front seat. ...
  4. Children between 3 and 11 years, measuring less than 1.35m must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size.


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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.

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