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Driving in Greece



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There's good and bad news about driving in Greece. Here's the good
news: most people have no trouble driving the main roads of Greece, and
there are main roads leading to all of the major tourist destinations.
Particularly good areas for road trips are the Peloponnese peninsula
and Crete.

Now, the bad news. Greece has the highest car accident rate in Europe.
If you're an inexperienced driver, Greece's roads may not be for you.
Car rental fees and gas are both expensive, especially from a USA-based
perspective. Greece is a mountainous country, and many roads will be
curvy. In late fall and winter, they may be wet, snowy, or icy.


Athens' traffic and parking in Athens can be a nightmare.
Renting a Car
Here's a good quick reference on driving in Greece, from Auto Europe,
plus some sample rates.

A good option for small groups is a minivan like the Nissan Serena. Big
warning - these and other minivans have poor luggage capacity. Although
they can technically take up to 8 passengers, they can hold only a few
bags. The Serena admits to holding only two "large" bags and three
"small" ones for a group of eight! Figure 5-6 people tops, and use the
"extra" space for your bags, unless you can strap more on top. Of
course, if you are only using the vehicle for day trips, this shouldn't
be a problem.

4x4s are popular choices for many travelers. One company offering the
Vitara model among other vehicles is Ace Car Rentals located in Athens
at the Athens airport. Reservations can be made on-line through an
interactive reseravation system.

If you are accustomed to automatic transmission, try to get an
automatic vehicle, though these are relatively scarce and more
expensive. Learning to drive a stick shift for the first time on Greek
roads is not recommended by me. An Opel Astra is often offered as the
only automatic-transmission choice.

In any case, take the offered insurance coverage. And if you're certain
your regular policy covers travel in Greece, please double-check. Not
all of them will, and it's an expensive mistake to make if you do have
a problem.

When you rent a vehicle in Greece, the quoted price will usually NOT
include the VAT tax of 18% and the 3 - 6% airport rental tax. To be
safe, allow about 25% extra to cover these costs. Also, the listed
prices on rentals usually exclude the summer premium - allow $10 -$15 a
day extra for rentals from June through September. The actual "premium"
dates will vary by the provider.

For US residents, the "mini" and "economy" offerings will usually be
simply too small both physically and psychologically. Stick with
"Compact" class and up for comfort and room, though they will be more
of a challenge to park.

Many of the gas stations are the BP chain, with clean, big stations,
good toilet facilities, and a few snacks and other items such as maps.
Gas stations are not that common -take advantage of them when you see
them, and try to never let the tank get below half-full.


No greater than in Turkey but hey, Turkey is not included because the people
who wrote it probably believe it's not in ... Europe;-)
Enjoy;-)

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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1046.html

Drivers should drive defensively at all times and take every precaution
while driving in Turkey. Drivers routinely ignore traffic regulations
including driving through red lights and stop signs and turning left from
the far right hand lane. These driving practices cause frequent traffic
accidents. Statistics released by the Turkish State Statistics Institute
indicate that daytime hours are the most dangerous times on local highways.
In 2002 there were 407,103 accidents total in a country of around 68 million
people. Also in 2002, 36,665 bus accidents were reported among the 120,000
registered buses in Turkey.
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