Heavy traffic and poor highways pose hazards, especially at night. Extreme care is warranted in operating a motorbike. The majority of U.S. citizen traffic casualties in Greece have involved motorbikes. Drivers must carry a valid U.S. license as well as an international driver's permit. Vehicles may be rented without the permit, but the driver will be penalized for failure to have one in the event of an accident.
Fines are high.
Review your coverage before renting. For specific information concerning Greek driving permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance , contact the Greek national tourist organization offices in New York at tel. While consultations to correct the deficiencies are ongoing, the Greek air carriers currently flying to the U.S. will be subject to heightened FAA surveillance. No additional flights or new service to the U.S. by Greek air carriers will be permitted unless they arrange to have the flights conducted by an air carrier from a country meeting international safety standards. In addition, DOD does not permit its personnel to use air carriers from category 2 countries for official business except for flights originating from or terminating in the U.S. Local exceptions may apply.