Car Rental in Greece

What to Do in Greece in Summer 2019

Enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine and cool off in the brilliant blue waters during your summer visit to Greece. Temperatures in Athens in July are between the mid-70s and mid-90s, while in Thessaloniki they are in the 80s and 90s. A seaside vacation in Santorini or Mykonos might be more attractive than a city visit due to the heat. But there are plenty of things to do inland and you can enjoy attractions like the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Pack your hiking boots and enjoy the outdoors at Mount Olympus or the Samaria Gorge. For something unexpected, head to Meteora where the ancient rock formations and pillars are home to several monasteries. With all of the ancient treasures and natural beauty, Greece is a worthy summer vacation destination.

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Are you in Greece to take in the breathtaking beauty of Santorini, or the fabulous historical sites in Athens? Whatever it is, we have the right rental vehicle for you in our leading brand fleet. You can customize your car rental in with numerous add-ons while you book online. Include extras like coverage protections, GPS, additional driver coverage, child seats and much more.

Driving Tips

Greece generally has well-maintained and well-signed roadways. Many new roads require a toll charge so have a look at your route before you set off. In small towns and mountainous areas be prepared that roadways will most likely be narrower than what you are used to. As far as main routes, Greece's oldest and most important road is Motorway 1 (A1), or the PAThE motorway. Motorway 64 (A64), also known as the Hymettus Beltway, is a section of Attiki Odos that branches off from the main A6 route. This road serves eastern Athens and is being extended further south and east to Vouliagmeni and Rafina. Other motorways branch from these main routes and can take you to many destinations around the country.

Additional driving tips:

• Generally speed limits are 50 km/h on urban roads, 90 km/h on non-urban roads, and between 110-130 km/h on Motorways/expressways.
• Using a cellphone is only permitted with a hands-free kit.
• Seat belts are mandatory for all vehicle occupants.

Places of Interest

Top 4 Architectural Sights

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre is a cultural complex within a park next to the Bay of Phaleron in Athens and includes facilities for the National Library of Greece. The ancient Greek Epidaurus Theater was built in the 3rd century and situated on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near the town of Lygouri. If you are lucky enough to visit during the summer, you can marvel in the amazing acoustics during a live performance. The UNESCO listed Meteora Monasteries are a complex of Greek Eastern Orthodox monasteries precipitously built on conglomerate pillars near the Pindus Mountains. The Tunnel of Eupalinos was built in the 6th century BC as an aqueduct. It is over 1,000 meters long and sits on the Island of Samos, Greece.

Top 4 Natural Sights

With two basins, one very hot and one simply hot, there is a hot spring at Samothrakie to suit most people. The water is salty with an air of sulphur, and mythical legends say it spurs fertility. Melissani Cave on the island of Kefalonia is more than a simple opening in the rocks. You can actually take a boat trip through this cave while the sun shines on you from above. Samaria Gorge, is found in the National Park of Samaria in the White Mountains of western Crete. The Giola is a natural sea lagoon, much like a swimming pool, carved into the rock near Astris on the island of Thassos.