Rental Tips
Types of insurance for car rental in Greece
Maximize your holiday enjoyment by exploring the vibrant landscapes of Greece at your own pace – a feat made possible through the convenience of car rental. However, it’s essential to understand that car insurance in Greece is not just an option; it's a requirement for all rental vehicles.
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Parking Rules in Greece: How They Apply in Crete (2026)
Since late 2025, Greece has enforced an updated Road Traffic Code with stricter penalties and stronger parking enforcement, especially in city centres, ports, pedestrian zones, and controlled parking areas. Parking rules in Greece are set nationally, but parking in Crete requires extra attention due to the island’s mix of historic centres, narrow streets, busy ports, and seasonal tourist traffic.
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Driving Rules in Greece (Crete): What Tourists Need to Know
In late 2025, Greek driving laws were updated, and the changes apply nationwide, including in Crete. These updates affect everyday driving, particularly around speed enforcement and driver responsibilities.
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Fuel Stations in Greece: A 2026 Guide for Tourists in Crete
Fuel stations in Greece are generally reliable, well regulated, and easy to use, but in 2026 fuel prices, availability, and local conditions matter more than ever for visitors. This is especially true in Crete, where fuel prices are often higher than on the mainland, distances between towns are longer, and refuelling options can vary between busy north-coast cities, rural areas, and airport zones.
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Tips for enjoying safe driving in high temperatures
Driving a hire car in a wonderfully warm place is a fun part of the trip. But when temperatures get really high, it’s worth making sure you stay safe in the car. Discover how to enjoy your trip when you’re driving in the heat. If you’re not used to driving in hot countries, it’s worth being a little prepared for the challenges of high temperatures.
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Tips for driving safely after a long flight
But what if you need to pick up your rental car as soon as you land at the airport? Find out how to stay safe when you're driving a hire car straight after flying across the world. It's not just the discomfort of it all that’s the problem – driver fatigue causes thousands of accidents every year, and the effects of being tired behind the wheel have even been likened to drink driving.
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Which side is the fuel cap on my rental car?
Find out how you can tell which side the petrol cap is on your rental car without getting out to check. We'll let you into the secret. It makes filling up your car with fuel just a little easier, and avoids any stress at the filling station.
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