Holidays In Greece : An Easy Country To Get Around
July 12, 2009 by Noel Hadderson
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This part of our guide to holidays in Greece sees us covering transportation…
Consider hiring a car or moped in Greece – all you will need is a passport and an internationally recognized driving license. This is a cost-effective option that will give you the freedom to travel wherever you wish. Prices start at roughly $15 a day for a moped and $40 a day for a car, but be careful to ensure that the price you agree to includes all taxes and insurance. While most roads are in good condition, take extra care driving on the islands or in the countryside as some rural roads can be badly maintained and narrow.
Greece’s bus system is very efficient and can take you anywhere on the Greek mainland. The ‘KTEL’ (intercity) buses are excellent value for money and let you see parts of Greece that you would otherwise never get to visit. However, the system wasn’t designed for tourists, so you may have some language problems, but if this happens the majority of young Greeks speak some English and most would happily to assist you.
Taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced; all are required to have a meter and you’re not expected to leave a tip. In the cities and on the islands, most drivers will speak a little English, but not all will. It’s also worth noting that it’s common for them to continue to pick up passengers until they’re full so you can still try to flag a taxi that already has passengers so long as they’re heading in the same direction that you want to go.
Getting to the islands requires traveling by boat or by plane. Flying is the most convenient transport to the more far-flung islands with many of these destinations having with regular flights from Athens or Thessaloniki. As Greece is relatively small, flying to even the more distant islands takes less than an hour.
Ferries are the best option for islands near the mainland. These boats run regularly throughout the day, but trips may be more leisurely than you expect as the ferries can making stop at several islands before reaching their final destination.
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