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Cheap Car Hire Athens - Save 15% on your Car Rental in Athens |
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Book your cheap car hire in Athens securely online and save on a wide choice of vehicles from low cost economy options through to our luxury range. Make the most out of your Athens car rental. Check out our Athens tourist destination guide and driving tips submitted by our visitors.
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Driven in Athens ? Tell us about your driving tips and experiences
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| Share your tips on parking, traffic, speed limits & more. Suggest a scenic drive or other advice. |
| Useful Tips |
| Other - by P Mason from England |
| Don't drive in Athens unless you are a very confident driver and can keep your cool.
Don't change lanes unless you have too. Know your journey before you travel.
Parking is better in the car parks, a lot easier.
Low crime rate so don't worry about thefts.
Speed limits are ignored. Most traffic rules are not enforced. Watch for people driving through red lights.
Pedestrians have no rights on the road. Be very careful or you will be run over. Don't trust the green man on the traffic signs
Better to call for taxis!
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| Other - by Bernard from Brussels |
| The streets are always very crowded with vehicles and your journey from point A to point B can take enormously long although the factual distance is not very big. Subway is very quick. Taxis are a struggle, rather evade them - better to hire a car if you must. |
| Athens Overview |
The capital of Greece is a city of great history. There is an incredible amount of cultural and historical sites to see so Athens is definitely a place worth visiting. Massive redevelopment for the 2004 Olympic Games is rejuvenating the city and making it even more enjoyable.
The historical sites such as Acropolis are the biggest draw of Athens and are amongst the most important relics in the world today. But Athens also has interesting museums, beautiful parks and a vibrant restaurant and bar scene. |
| Athens Essentials |
Acropolis - The ruins of this fantastic city are probably the most famous and impressive ancient site of the west. Particularly amazing sites are the Parthenon and the Propylaia, and the museum here is also very interesting.
National Gardens - This is the best place in Athens to just kick back and relax. Fantastic subtropical trees, delightful ponds and a botanical museum are amongst the attractions.
Ancient Agora - When Athens was one of the most powerful cities in the world, Agora was the heart. There are still many impressive sights here, the Agora museum and the church of the Holy Apostles are amongst the many fantastic attractions.
National Archaeological Museum - This spectacular museum is the world's best in documenting the history of ancient Greek. The National Archaeological Museum is filled with fantastic sights including sculptures, pottery and just about everything else from Athens past.
Theatre of Dionysos - This incredible theatre was found in the south of Acropolis. The Theatre of Dionysos is one of the most impressive sights in all of Greece and arguably Europe. |
| Athens Calendar - Pick of the Year's Events |
Athens Festival - (June-July and August-September) The incredible Athens festival takes place in two parts. Part one takes place in the summer and the second part in the autumn. The setting is the magnificent Odeion of Herodes Atticus which was built almost 2000 years ago and the festivities include great music and theatre.
Lycabettus Hill Festival - (June-July) This excellent contemporary arts festival has the superb setting of Lycabettus Hill and takes place every summer always attracting top acts. |
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