Is a UK driving Licence valid in Greece?

Licences and permits You can drive in Greece with a UK driving licence.



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Thanks to an agreement between the UK and USA, a UK licence holder can drive in the United States if a full and valid licence is held. As long as the licence has been valid for more than a year and is in English, renting a car should not be a problem. That being said, rules between states and rental companies vary.

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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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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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Drivers in the United Kingdom and France have the most powerful driving licences in the world, allowing them to be behind the wheel within minutes of visiting another country. An interactive map created by Compare the Market looked at which countries' driving licences can be used most easily in other countries.

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Driving in Athens can be challenging at first but once you get out of the city you should be fine as long as you PAY ATTENTION. If you love to drive you will love driving in Greece. The roads are pretty good and there is very little of the US Interstate-Autobahn kind of highway driving that makes driving boring.

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