Discover Greece with the freedom of a rental car
Fancy a Greek adventure? With a Sunny Car, you'll make the most of your trip! Plop down on deserted beaches, roll down your window in charming villages and taste the freedom as you tear past ancient treasures. Greece is made for road trips that will stay with you for a long time!
Top 5 sights to visit with a rental car
- Acropolis of Athens - A time travel on wheels. This ancient citadel, proud guardian of the city, offers a view over Athens like no other.
- Santorini - Drive to the coast for a view of white cottages glistening under the Aegean sun. Park, get out and enjoy the view!
- Samaria Gorge - Europe's largest gorge can be reached after a scenic drive; a walk here feels like a natural detox from the busy Greek cities.
- Delphi - This is where oracles once whispered secrets from the gods, and now? Now you park your rental car and walk among the ruins that still tell their stories.
- Knossos - Discover the legends of Crete with a drive to this ancient city. Feel like a Minoan king as you wander among the ruins.
Road network Greece
The quality of roads in Greece is variable. In tourist areas and near big cities, roads are usually fine, but not everywhere! Watch out for holes in the road, loose stones and animals crossing. You may encounter unpaved roads. If an unpaved road does not have an official road number, your rental car is not insured there.
The right rental car category for Greece
We recommend the Small or Economy category for short drives, for instance to do some shopping or to a nearby beach. A Compact category rental car is better for longer drives, as you can use some extra space. The Comfort or higher category is recommended if you are going to a mountainous area in Greece, because of the higher engine power.
The best time to visit Greece by rental car
The best road trips are in Greece from May to October, when you can enjoy the Greek sun, nature and the sea invites you for a swim.
Famous Greek food and drink
In Greece, you eat like the gods: a plate full of gyros or a fresh Greek salad under the sun. Wash it down with a fresh frappé or a small glass of ouzo, but remember: after the ouzo, leave the car alone!
Useful Greek words and phrases about car rental
- Traffic light: Traffic light (φανάρι)
- Breakdown: Accident (ατύχημα)
- Curve: Kurve (στροφή)
- Car key: Car key (κλειδί αυτοκινήτου)
- Car park: Car park (χώρος στάθμευσης)
- Which car is for me? - "Ποιο αυτοκίνητο είναι για μένα;
- Here you have my driving license. - "Ορίστε το δίπλωμα οδήγησής μου.
- Does petrol or diesel go into my car? - "Βενζίνη ή ντίζελ πάει στο αυτοκίνητό μου
- Where is the nearest petrol station? - "Πού είναι το πλησιέστερο βενζινάδικο
- Where do I leave my car when my holiday is over? - "Πού θα αφήσω το αυτοκίνητό μου όταν τελειώσει η διακοπές μου