| One of the world's oldest cities, Athens in Greece, is | | | | enter the peninsular, you will pass the ancient city of |
| rich in heritage, history and culture. There are plenty of | | | | Corinth which was founded in about 6,000 B.C. where |
| Byzantine and Roman tourist spots within the | | | | you can see the spectacular Temple of Apollo. With |
| sprawling modern city that is surrounded by three | | | | the car for hire, it is recommended that you take a visit |
| mountains, which was inhabited for over 3,000 years | | | | to Mycenae which is found 48 km south of Corinth. |
| thus having one of the longest and richest histories in | | | | One of the main centers of civilization, Mycenae was |
| the world. When in Athens, it is most advisable to park | | | | named one of the ruins centres of civilization in Greece |
| your car outside the city. Use public transport to go | | | | in the 2nd BC. The tourist spot here is the ruins of |
| around. | | | | palaces found in the acropolis that has ruined walls |
| Greece Car Hire Tip Number 1: You drive on the right | | | | which are older than most of the classical Greece |
| hand side of the road | | | | monuments and statues. |
| The main city port is Piraeus which is about eleven | | | | Greece Car Hire Tip Number 3: Try to avoid driving |
| kilometers southwest of central Athens. It has the | | | | inside Athens because it already is suffering from |
| biggest port in all of Europe and is considered that third | | | | severe congestion. |
| biggest in the world. Take your car for hire from | | | | The second largest city in Greece is Thessalonika. Like |
| Piraeus by ferry to visit the different Greek islands like | | | | most cities in Greece, it has its hair share of |
| Santorini, Crete, Mykonos, Rhodes, Zakynthos, and | | | | archeological sites. The tourist attractions here include |
| Paros all the way up to the stunning Apollo Coast. This | | | | its cuisine, beer, fine wines, as well as a lively nightlife. |
| area stretches from Piraeus to Cape Sounion which is | | | | Greece Car Hire Tip Number 4: Use the car horn only |
| about 70 km south of the city of Athens on Route 91. | | | | in case of emergency especially in built up areas |
| In Sounion, this is where you will see the Greek Temple | | | | Another popular site in Greece is the city of Delphi. |
| of Poseidon. It was built about 444 BC that is about | | | | Visit the famous Oracle and various temples such as |
| the same time Parthenon was built. | | | | the Temple of Pronaia Athena, Sanctuary of Appollo, |
| Greece Car Hire Tip Number 2: Do not use your | | | | and others. For those who love skiing, the slopes of |
| mobile phone when driving because it is illegal. | | | | Mount Parnassus is a popular place. You can also |
| Having a car for hire in Greece has its advantages. | | | | head to Mount Olympus which is believed to house the |
| For one thing you control you time and that you | | | | ancient Gods. |
| choose where to go and at your own pace. West of | | | | These are the famous places in Greece where you |
| Athens is the Corinthian Canal that separates the | | | | can rent a car for hire. Just remember to bring a good |
| Peloponnese Peninsula, on the E94 highway. Once you | | | | and updated map with you wherever you go. |