How do you pay for parking in Greece?

There are classic European ways to pay for parking in Greece. The first way to pay is with the help of the parking meter. They are always close to the parking zones and accept banknotes, coins, and sometimes cards. The second way is to buy a card for paying for a certain period of time.



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Metered parking is monitored and enforced Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Rates are $1.75 per hour, meters are monitored from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Metered spaces allow a maximum of two hours between 8:00 a.m. – 6:oo p.m. After 6:00 p.m., you may purchase additional time.

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Fines for driving offences Speeding fines: €40 for exceeding up to 20km/h over the posted speed limit, €100 for up to 20km/h over the limit, €350 and driving ban for 2 months when speed is more than 30km/h above the limit.

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There is no cost to access the parking service platforms, however, some locations impose a parking transaction fee each time a payment is processed. Free: ?? Download the PayByPhone app free of charge from the Apple Store or Google Play.

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The contactless Google Pay feature is only available on Android 7.0 and higher, though the app can be downloaded on Apple devices. To use Google Pay, simply unlock your phone and hold the back of your phone near the payment reader until a blue checkmark appears on the screen.

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What happens if you don't pay a parking “ticket” that was issued by a private parking lot attendant with no real authority, and not a municipal official? If you don't pay, they will turn it over to a private collection company. That collection company will add their own fees, and hound you (legally) until you pay up.

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