Trying to decide between public transport and car hire? Greece has a good road network linking all the major cities and tourist destinations. However because it has lots of mountains there are steep and curvy roads and many of them get icy in winter. So our advice - take care on the roads and avoid driving (and parking) in Athens, but otherwise hiring a car hire is a good way to get around Greece.

Get behind the wheel
Greek road signs are easy to understand and there are plenty of petrol stations along the way. It pays to avoid driving in Athens but public transport is good there anyway. You'll also find plenty of car ferries to take you between the islands of Greece.

Popular drives
Peloponnese peninsula - this stretch of land on the southern part of Greece is separated from the mainland by the Corinth Canal. It has two impressive mountain ranges Taygetos and Parnon and many of Greece's best historical sites. Not only that, but it has popular beaches, seaside resorts, market gardens and vineyards. Crete - as one of Greece's most popular islands Crete is a great place to explore by car. The roads on the northern part of the island are much better than the southern side which can be narrower and may not be sealed. It's a mountainous island so you'll get great views on your drive.

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