Experience Greece with a Hire Car from Auto Europe
About Greece: The birthplace of European civilization offers a great mix of ancient archaeological sites, family-oriented seaside resorts and hedonistic dance clubs.
What to do: Greece is the birthplace of the Olympics so why not visit the venues of the first games in the modern era, held in 1896, or the more recent ones in 2004. In the Athens marathon, which takes place every November you can emulate the 42 km run by Pheidippides who announced the Athenian victory over the Persians in the battle of Marathon.
Nightclubs in Athens offer traditional Greek music mixed with techno beats from Western Europe for a great night out. Toast Dionysos, the god of wine, when you visit one of Greece's rustic wineries, or stroll through ancient olive groves at sunset, ending the day with a well-deserved meal of Meze, Moussaka, Spanakopita and Saganaki.
Greece is also a popular destination for its excellent beaches and over 1,400 islands. Visit islands such as Corfu, which offers stunning vegetation, remote beaches and great nightlife.
Where to drive: Explore the region of Epirus in north-west and drive from Ioannina to Meteora. The first ones is the capital of Epirus with a unique character and from where you can see the Nissi island. Discover the mountain town of Metsovo, a ski resort in winter with fantastic views. Continue descending the lusher plains of Thessaly and discover the extraordinary sight of Monasteries of Meteor a which is suspended in the air and represents a unique architectural achievement.
With a hire car in Greece, your will have the opportunity to drive in the direction to Mount Olympus which in Greek mythology is noted as the home of the principal gods.
Greece Airport Information
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Location: 42.1kms (26.2 miles) South-East of Athens.
- Airlines from UK: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Olympic Airlines.
- Car Hire Companies: Arrivals Hall of Main Terminal Building.
Corfu Airport (CFU)
- Location: 2.2kms (1.3miles) South of Corfu.
- Airlines from UK: easyJet, Thomson Flights, flythomascook.com, Jet2.
- Car Hire Companies: Arrivals Hall.
Advice on car hire in Greece with Auto Europe
Whether you need a hire car for your holiday abroad, or simply wish to rent a car for business, we want to give you a few tips to make your car hire in Greece easier with Auto Europe.
- Prior to arriving at your destination, review on the booking confirmation the name of your supplier (e.g. Europcar, Avis, Hertz, etc.)
- Present your passport, voucher, credit card and driving license. Some countries (especially countries outside Europe) also insist all drivers carry an International Driving Permit.
- Please check and read the term and conditions with the supplier to ensure there are no surprise payments when you collect your car (e.g. If you are driving to a different country such as Turkey, check your policy covers this.)
- Ensure the car hire contract includes a very accurate description of the condition of the car (e.g. any damage, scratches, etc.)
- Check the vehicle is carrying the required safety equipment for the country you are travelling to.
- Review the fuel policy with the supplier. Normally, all vehicles must be returned as full as they were given or you will be charged the refill amount.
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