Can I drive a rental car from Italy to Greece?


Can I drive a rental car from Italy to Greece? To drive your car outside the country of hire, you need to inform your car rental companies in advance and you may need to pay a cross-border fee. This fee covers extra taxes, insurance, and other expense that car rental companies charge to insure your cross country travels.


Can you rent a car in one European country and return it in another?

With Avis' one-way car rental, you can do just that. Pick up your vehicle from one of our offices across Europe and drop it off at a different location at the end of your trip. It's quick, easy and efficient, and it means you can plan your journey exactly as you please, without having to drive full circle.


Which car hire companies allow cross border travel?

Driving Across the U.S. Border into Canada in a Rental Car
  • Advantage Rent a Car.
  • Alamo.
  • Avis.
  • Budget.
  • Dollar.
  • Enterprise.
  • Europcar.
  • Fox Rent a Car.


Can you travel between countries in Europe with a rental car?

Can you cross any European border in your rental car? Most of them, yes. It's not common for car hire companies to forbid crossing borders, but it does happen. It's always worth checking the Ts & Cs for your deal and asking the counter staff where you can take the car.


Can a US citizen drive a car in Greece?

U.S. citizen tourists/temporary residents with stays less than six months with a valid United States driver's license can drive in Greece with their U.S. license. For stays more than 185 days in Greece: A Greek license may be required.


Do car rentals in Europe include insurance?

Types of Car Rental Insurance in Europe. Every car rental from Auto Europe includes liability and fire insurance. Third Party Liability takes care of damage done to anyone and anything outside of your rental vehicle. Fire covers the rental vehicle itself in the event of a mechanical fire.


Where is it cheapest to rent a car in Europe?

Out of all the popular cities in Europe, Bucharest is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $2/day. Renting a car in Bucharest is 85% cheaper than renting one in Dublin where the per day rate is around $13.


Can you drive a rental car from Germany to Czech Republic?

Hertz vehicles may be driven to Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, but may only be dropped off in the following cities: Prague, Budapest, Poznan, Szczecin, Warsaw, Bratislava, Ljubljana. Should you bring the vehicle outside Germany, a Cross Border fee of € 41.65 (including tax) will apply.


Is it easy to drive in Italy?

Driving in Italy can be intimidating for a foreigner, but it is safe if you prepare and follow Italian rules. While it is easier to travel between big cities by train, sometimes renting a car is the best option.


Is it worth it to rent a car in Greece?

Renting a car in Greece tip: The biggest benefit of having a rental car in Greece is that you can visit the off the beaten track sights and stay in hotels from the crowds. This also allows you to save money as generally hotels in urban areas are more expensive as tourists can't travel too far from them without a car.


Does Italy require an international driving permit?

Italy signed 2 United Nations conventions (Geneva 1949; Vienna 1968), and it is a legal requirement for visitors from non-EU and non-EEA countries to have a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) in order to rent a car and legally drive in Italy.


Do I need international driving permit to rent car Europe?

Yes, you will need both your passport and your driver's license to rent a car in Europe. Additionally, for Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, or Spain, you will also need to provide an International Driver's Permit (IDP).