Europe travel guide
Driving in Greece with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Greece commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Rental companies and local authorities in Greece commonly ask non-EU drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Greece
- Carry a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and warning triangle.
- Seatbelts and motorcycle helmets are mandatory.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Tolls on national highways (Attiki Odos, etc.).
At the rental desk
Island and mainland rental desks consistently ask for the IDP.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Greece with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Greece requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Greece drive on?
Greece drives on the right.
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