In Greece, the high season starts in mid-June and lasts until mid-September. On such days, it is easier to book a car for rent in advance, and the most convenient way to do this is via the Internet. At other times, on the contrary, it is more profitable to negotiate immediately on the spot, while you can bargain for a discount. After all, local distributors work at lower prices than international companies.
Rental conditions and required documents
The main document that will need to be prepared is a driver's license. At the same time, domestic rights may well come up, but not at all rental locations. If you have an international driving license, then choosing a rental office will be easier. The driver must be over 21 years old, but preferably 23 years old. Driving experience must exceed one year. Well, it is desirable that the driver is less than 70 years old.
But you can immediately apply for a package of insurance services. Necessarily - from the fire. Additionally, you can pay for insurance against theft, etc. It is easier to deal with this on the spot, so that in the future there will be no misunderstandings. Misunderstanding between the rental company and the renter may also arise when an additional payment is made for each kilometer that the car travels. This amount is usually taken from the tourist when returning the car, so you must initially discuss all these points, preferably before concluding a contract, then car rental in Greece will not turn into a headache for you.
Features of moving around Greece by car
If you do not speak Greek, then be aware that the signs on the signs are duplicated in English only on the highways and within the city limits, in other places the inscriptions are made only in Greek. In Athens, for example, the signs are all right, but there are often traffic jams. To travel in mountainous areas, you only need to rent a four-wheel drive car, because another will not pull. In cities, it is preferable to rent a compact runabout.
But at your disposal there will be trips to the best Greek beaches, as well as you can touch the real antiquity, as the country carefully preserves its history. Many buildings have survived from the times of the legendary Hellas. Acropolis were built in many cities of Greece at that time, and some of them stand to this day. To go on excursions to such places is not only interesting, but also very informative. The most impressive acropolis is in Athens.
Another page in the country's history is presented by mountain Orthodox monasteries. There are also guided tours that will give you an unforgettable experience. For example, these are the monasteries of Meteora.
But in Thessaloniki there is the White Tower, built here by the Turks as a fortification. Subsequently, it was a barracks, and then a prison. Nowadays it is a well-preserved tourist site from the 15th century.
