What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage (under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft (under Theft Protection) of the vehicle. Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

How can I add an additional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental. Please note that the same licence and age requirement applies to the additional driver. The additional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

Greece traffic rules and self driving car rental tips

The Complete Greece Driving and Rental Guide

Its rich historical past, pleasant weather and beautiful landscape make Greece one of the popular touristic countries in the world. However, it is always recommended to drive carefully in Greece, and stick to the right part of your lane and let the others overtake without blocking the lane yourself.

Speed Limit and Traffic Signs

Driving in Greece is on the right-hand side of the road and overtaking is from the left. Dipped headlights should be used in poor daytime visibility and the use of full beam headlights in towns is strictly prohibited. The middle lane of a three-lane highway is for passing.

Speed Limit

There is a speed limit of 50 km/h in rural areas, 110 km/h in open roads and 120 km/h on motorways.

Traffic Signs

Signs in Greece follow the general European standards in terms of shapes and colours. There are mainly 4 types of traffic signs in Greece: regulatory, warning, informational and directional.

Greek regulatory signs usually feature a circular shape, with some exceptions.

Yield

Stop

Speed Limit (60 km/h)

No Overtaking

No Overtaking by Lorries

Greek warning signs are triangular with a red border and a yellow background.

Speed Bump

Slippery Road

Pedestrian Crossing

Wild Animals (Deer etc.)

Level Crossing with Gates

Level Crossing without Gates

Single-track Level Crossing

Multitrack Level Crossing

Greek information signs feature a rectangular shape with a blue background.

Information

First Aid

Caravan Site

In Greece, direction signs mostly feature a rectangular shape with green and blue background colours.

E Road Numbering

Motorway Numbering

Advance Direction Sign (Stack Type)

Seatbelt and Child Safety

Seatbelt Laws

The driver as well as all passengers must wear seatbelts all the time while seated inside a vehicle. Failure to do so can cause a €350 fine.

Booster Seat Laws

Children under 3 years old must be placed in a suitable child restraint.

Children between 3 and 11 years old, measuring less than 1.35m must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size.

From the age of 12, children measuring over 1.35m can wear an adult seat belt.

Placing a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat is allowed only when the passenger airbag is deactivated.

Parking, Fuel and Toll

Parking

· Permitted Parking

Parking spaces in Athens are quite rare and hotel parking is usually not free of charge. It would be advisable for you to book a hotel that offers free spots.

In Santorini – one of the most touristic islands almost all tourist attractions there offer free parking.

You may not be familiar with the below parking signs, which inform you that parking is prohibited in the odd or even months of the year.

Alternative Parking (Prohibited on the Odd Months of Year)

Alternative Parking (Prohibited on the Even Months of Year)

· Parking in Athens

Athens has a specific parking system in place. Spaces marked by a white line are for short-term visitors while spaces marked in yellow are for commercial use only. Short-term visitors can use the white spaces from 09:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, and from 09:00 to 16:00 on weekends.

Prepaid parking cards need to be displayed for the use of blue short-stay spaces, and can be bought at newsagents, tobacconists, kiosks and other small shops, with a maximal validity of 3 hours.

Occupying short-term parking spaces without paying the required parking fee, or exceed the time limit for which has been paid for will incur a €20 fine. If paying within 10 days, the fine can be reduced by half.

Greece Parking Lot

· Forbidden Parking

In Greece, you are not allowed to park in the following spots:

- Less than 15 feet from a fire hydrant

- Less than 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing

- Less than 15 metres from a bus stop

- More than 12 inches from the curb

- On the sidewalk

- If blocking a driveway

- With the left side of the vehicle next to the curb

- Less than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection

- Within 30 feet from a traffic control device

- In a fire lane

- In violation of a posted sign regulating parking within a shopping centre or office complex

Vehicles parked in prohibited places may be towed away or their licence plates may be removed. Fines will be also applied.

Fuel Prices

The average price for Greece gasoline price in January 2018 is 1.96 Euros per litre while diesel’s average price is 1.33.

Toll

Most of the tolls need to be paid by cash, while some accept credit cards. It is thus recommended to have a few one Euro coins at hand when driving on Greek toll roads. Toll fees are usually from about 0.70 Euro cents to 2 Euros per segment.

Traffic Violation

DUI Laws

The legal BAC limit in Greece is 0.05%. Being caught over this limit usually involve severe penalties, which can go as far as a long prison sentence.

Traffic Fines

Speeding fines in Greece range from €100 to €350. Fines can be reduced by 50% if paid within 10 days. Otherwise, the full amount is due.

Parking in a wrong place may incur an on-the-spot ticket, and you should pay for the ticket in cash at the post office.

In some cases, traffic infringement will cause your credit card to be debited after you return the car due to unsettled tickets happened during your rental. You can always contact QEEQ’ 24/7 customer service team to help you to clarify.

Driving Licence and Age Requirements

To legally rent and drive a car in Greece, you must be at least 21 years old and present a valid national driving licence that has been held for at least 1 or 2 years (according to different car hire companies). Driving licences issued in Greece or the European Union are accepted without the need to obtain an IDP. Driving licences from non-EU countries must be accompanied by a valid International Driving Permit (IDP). Please note that an IDP does not replace the requirement for a regular driving licence.

Guest reviews

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Anonymous

November 8, 2025

Destination: Athens

8Very good

Not bad.

November 5, 2025

Destination: heraklion

10Excellent

Satisfied

Bert Holt

October 28, 2025

The location is excellent. Picking up the car at Heraklion Port and returning it to Chania Airport is very convenient, with clear and noticeable signage!

VASILEV

October 24, 2025

10very good

Actually its AVIS

Bruno Reynolds

Destination: Tinos

Very satisfied

Tracy Jeremy

October 23, 2025

The process was quick, with no sales pitching. The staff was very professional and ensured all important information was confirmed repeatedly.

Cornelius Webb

Good

Steven Bush

October 21, 2025

Both pickup and drop-off were very smooth. The rental company provided excellent service, was efficient, and the car was in great condition. Overall, everything went smoothly.

Ula Eisenhower

The store was easy to spot on the main road, and the car was picked up directly at the store.

Owen Thorndike

October 18, 2025

Eli Nicholas

October 17, 2025

Destination: Thessaloniki

We scheduled the car pickup at 11:30 AM, but arrived slightly after 11:00 AM. The process was quick; we signed the contract and went to retrieve the car. The vehicle was parked right outside the store. The staff meticulously pointed out a few tiny scratches and synced them to their system. I picked up the car in Thessaloniki, traveled to Meteora and Delphi, and finally returned it at Athens airport. I expected a thorough inspection during the return, but the staff at Athens airport only took a few photos and swiftly completed the return process.

Renata Tate

October 12, 2025

The car rental service was excellent! Simple and efficient, with prompt and friendly airport transfers. No additional charges, and the vehicle handover was exactly as ordered. Very satisfied!

Nina Patrick

October 11, 2025

Overall pretty good, pickup and drop-off were relatively smooth.

Gustave Hughes

Easy vehicle pickup and return, excellent customer service.

Good, major rental company.

Betsy Butler

October 10, 2025

Initially, I was a bit worried because it’s not one of the well-known big rental companies, but after reading reviews, I felt reassured, and the actual experience was indeed great. The car was very new and super easy to drive. I purchased full insurance onsite and only needed to pay an €80 fuel deposit without any additional fees. Returning the car was smooth, and the deposit was refunded within two days.

Darnell Nixon

October 8, 2025

The car wasn't cleaned, there was no fuel, and the windshield washer fluid was empty. It seems like they gave me the car directly after the last person returned it.

Hayden Johnson

October 7, 2025

The vehicle is in great condition.

Simon Gibson

Destination: Milos

Avance has excellent customer service, offers a good variety of vehicles, and provides convenient pickup and drop-off options.

Aurora Kell(e)y

The attitude was okay, but the car was a bit old and dirty.

Hamiltion O'Connor

October 6, 2025

The car is very new, and the service is good.

Andrew Robinson

October 5, 2025

Destination: Zakynthos

Although the pickup location is marked as 'port', you need to call upon arrival, and someone will take you to the airport office. If possible, going directly to the airport is faster.

Ralap Fast

Destination: Santorini

Francis Lincoln

October 2, 2025

The service is decent.

Eugene Priestley

October 1, 2025

The customer service is friendly, and communication in English is smooth.

Vivian Crichton

September 30, 2025

Very good

Simona Guy

September 26, 2025

They mentioned airport pickup, but it actually meant the service counter is inside the airport, while the actual car pickup requires a long walk, which is tiring and inconvenient. The Renault we got was a basic model without a backup radar or rear seat handles, making it less convenient to use. However, the overall service was still good.

Alberta Job

September 25, 2025

Destination: Corfu

They gave me a different car at the last minute, and I wasn’t familiar with the brand, but it drove pretty well.

Berg Onions

September 21, 2025

Athens

Alexia Reade

September 12, 2025

First time renting a car abroad. I visited the area earlier in the morning to check it out. This shop is located at the port, not far from another AVIS store—make sure you don’t mix them up.

Uriah More

August 31, 2025

The check-in process at the counter was very quick, only 5 minutes. The information provided was very comprehensive.

Felix Brown

August 24, 2025

The journey went very smoothly.

Rae Needham

August 19, 2025

Very good, easy to pick up the car.

Ives Cooper

August 17, 2025

Very satisfied.

Ingemar Katrine

Extremely satisfied

Constance Antoinette

August 14, 2025

The car was in good condition. The compact model is fuel-efficient and easy to park. Very satisfied.

Lennon Jimmy

Oliver Penn

August 12, 2025

The car rental company is pretty good! It's considered one of the largest rental companies in Europe.

Veronica Defoe

The car is in good condition.

Bard Collins

Catherine Connor

Good service.

Viola Patience

August 11, 2025

Bess Ralph

August 8, 2025

Destination: Crete

Very satisfied with the service. The vehicle was upgraded at pickup, and the power was adequate.

Reg Moses

August 7, 2025

Good.

Odelette Effie

Destination: Mykonos

2Poor

Cecil Cronin

August 5, 2025

The service was great and the staff were friendly.

Zora Josh

The instructions for picking up the car should be clearer, especially regarding the credit card and required documents.

Jeff Cronin

August 4, 2025

The store operates on time, starting work promptly at 7 am. They are efficient, don't push unnecessary sales, and carefully confirm every detail of the order.

Bing Smith

August 1, 2025

Very good.

Zoe Charles

July 28, 2025

The staff member was enthusiastic and patient.

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