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Does Greece require an international drivers license to rent a car?

Yes, if you are a non-EU citizen, you will need an international driver's license to rent a car in Greece.



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If you are from another country (including US and UK driving license holders), you may need to have an International Driving Permit depending on where you are from. Insurance is mandatory for Greek car rentals and full coverage insurance comes highly recommended.

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Yes, you will need both your passport and your driver's license to rent a car in Europe. Additionally, for Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, or Spain, you will also need to provide an International Driver's Permit (IDP).

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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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All residential rentals have a minimum legal duration of three years. If a contract for a lesser period is negotiated, the three years period applies to the landlord, but not to the tenant. A contract for three years or longer terminates automatically at the end of the contract period, without need for notice.

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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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And of course, when you come to a country like Greece, sitting in a hotel or just relaxing on the beach is a real crime. Therefore, car rental is a great way to make your vacation unforgettable. And all cars for rent in Greece have to be insured.

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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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Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Athens, GR Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Athens, GR. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Date format is yyyy/MM/dd. Press the down arrow or enter key to interact with the calendar and select a date.

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