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Does National require an IDP in Greece?

Yes, bring one
Greece legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter.
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National in Greece
National IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
National footprintGlobal
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

National in Greece: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local regulations require it. Business-traveller brand known for Emerald Aisle.

Greece requires non-EU drivers to hold an IDP with their national licence.

In Greece specifically, greece legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Island and mainland rental desks consistently ask for the IDP.

National runs a global network; at its Greece desks, foreign renters are asked for the Both-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Greece drives on the right, uses the EUR, and sets a minimum driving age of 18, so an IDP is the document that removes any doubt at the counter.

What to bring to the National counter in Greece

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the Both format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the EUR deposit; Greece drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Greece National renters should know

  • 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.).

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in Greece?
Greece legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the National desk in Greece?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the Both format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Greece drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is National's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local regulations require it. Business-traveller brand known for Emerald Aisle.
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