What documents do you need to rent a car in Greece?
Bring four things: your valid driver's license, an International Driving Permit, your passport and a credit card in the main driver's name. Your US or Canadian license is the legal document, but rental companies and their insurers usually ask for an IDP as well. UK photocard licenses: see below.
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| Document | US / Canada | UK | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's license | Yes, valid, held at least 1 year at many companies | Yes, photocard | The legal document to drive |
| International Driving Permit | Bring one (AAA in the US, CAA in Canada; get it before you leave) | Usually not needed with a photocard license | Rental companies and insurers usually ask for it |
| Passport | Yes | Yes | ID at the counter |
| Credit card in the main driver's name | Yes | Yes | Deposit hold; debit cards often not accepted |
| Booking voucher | Yes | Yes | Shows what you've paid for |
Ages
Minimum age and young-driver fees vary by rental company; many start at 21-23 and add a fee until 25.
Taking the car on a ferry?
Bring the rental company's written permission; most contracts don't allow it without one. More: Car rental in Greece →
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