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Greece – Contents
General Information Toll Roads Speed Limits Petrol Parking Insurance Car Equipment TiresGeneral Information
About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some traffic rule requirements. In the sections below, you can read more details about toll roads, petrol cost, parking, speed limits, etc.
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Payment for roads based on the distance covered at special control points |
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Urban area – 50 km/h Outside urban area – 90 km/h Motorway – 110 km/h Highway – 130 km/h Dipped headlights are mandatory only at night |
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Maximum blood alcohol level 0.5 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited |
 
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Winter tires not mandatory, Chains allowed on snow and ice, Studded tires allowed |
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Mandatory equipment:
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Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers Child seats/boosters are mandatory for children under 12 years and with a height up to 135 cm |
Toll Roads
Roads in Greece are paid based on the distance traveled, and the payment depends on the vehicle category (based on the number of axles and height).
Payment is made before entering the toll section
Vehicle Categories:
| Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | CAT1 | Motorcycles, three-wheeled motorcycles |
  | CAT2 | Vehicles with or without a trailer and a height up to 2.20 m – 2.70 m (depending on the motorway) |
  | CAT3 | Vehicles with or without a trailer, with two or three axles and a height greater than 2.20 m – 2.70 m (depending on the motorway) |
| CAT4 | Vehicles with or without a trailer, with four or more axles and a height greater than 2.20 m – 2.70 m (depending on the motorway) |
Egnatia Motorway
The Egnatia Motorway (A2 E90) connects Igoumenitsa in western Greece near the island of Corfu to Alexandroupolis in the east, at the border with Turkey.
Motorway Website: egnatia.eu/en/
Tolls on the Egnatia Motorway
| Toll Station | CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYRIA | 1,50 € | 2,10 € | 5,30 € | 7,40 € |
| PAMVOTIDA | 0,80 € | 1,20 € | 3,00 € | 4,20 € |
| MALAKASI | 1,00 € | 1,40 € | 3,50 € | 4,90 € |
| SIATISTA | 1,10 € | 1,50 € | 3,80 € | 5,30 € |
| POLYMYLOS | 1,00 € | 1,40 € | 3,50 € | 4,90 € |
| MALGARA | 0,80 € | 1,20 € | 3,00 € | 4,20 € |
| THESSALONIKI | 0,30 € | 0,50 € | 1,00 € | 1,50 € |
| ANALIPSI | 1,30 € | 1,80 € | 4,50 € | 6,30 € |
| ASPROVALTA | 0,60 € | 0,90 € | 2,30 € | 3,20 € |
| MOUSTHENI | 1,70 € | 2,40 € | 6,00 € | 8,40 € |
| IASMOS | 1,30 € | 1,90 € | 4,80 € | 6,70 € |
| MESTI | 1,20 € | 1,70 € | 4,30 € | 6,00 € |
| ARDANIO | 0,80 € | 1,20 € | 3,00 € | 4,20 € |
In addition, tolls apply to certain roads branching off from the motorway and passage through underwater tunnels (Aktio-Preveza, Ieropigi, Evzoni, Strimoniko, Promahonas).
| Toll Station | CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKTIO E55 | 0,70 € | 3,00 € | 7,50 € | 10,50 € |
| IEROPIGI 29 | 1,00 € | 1,40 € | 3,50 € | 4,90 € |
| EVZONI E75 | 1,30 € | 1,80 € | 4,50 € | 6,30 € |
| STRIMONIKO 25 | 0,70 € | 1,00 € | 2,50 € | 3,50 € |
| PROMAHONAS 25 | 1,40 € | 2,00 € | 5,00 € | 7,00 € |
Details about fares on the highway website: www.egnatia.eu
Aegean Motorway
The Aegean Motorway (A1 E75) connects Thessaloniki and Lamia.
Motorway Website: aegeanmotorway.gr/en/. On the website, you can also find information about the landmarks the motorway passes through, helping you choose places to visit.
Tolls on the Aegean Motorway (cash payment)
When using electronic payment through special devices, toll rates are slightly lower.
| Toll Station | CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelasgia Tolls | 2.40 € | 3.40 € | 8.50 € | 11.90 € |
| Moschochori Tolls | 2.70 € | 3.90 € | 9.80 € | 13.70 € |
| Makrychori Tolls | 1.70 € | 2.50 € | 6.20 € | 8.70 € |
| Leptokarya Tolls | 2.20 € | 3.10 € | 7.80 € | 10.90 € |
| Kleidi Tolls (Aiginio) | 1.50 € | 2.10 € | 5.40 € | 7.50 € |
Some sections are very short, and it's easy to bypass them using toll-free roads, so you may consider this when planning your trip.
Details about toll rates are available on the motorway website (in English, in a convenient format): aegeanmotorway.gr
Moreas Motorway
The Moreas Motorway (A7 E65) connects Corinth and Kalamata via Tripoli.
Motorway Website: moreas.com.gr/english/
Photo: © MOREAS S.A.
Tolls on the Moreas Motorway
| Toll Station | CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spathovouni | 1,70 € | 2,45 € | 6,20 € | 8,70 € |
| Nestani | 1,60 € | 2,35 € | 5,90 € | 8,25 € |
| Manari Bridge | 1,30 € | 1,90 € | 4,80 € | 6,70 € |
| Veligosti | 0,80 € | 1,20 € | 3,10 € | 4,35 € |
| Kalamata | 1,30 € | 1,85 € | 4,70 € | 6,60 € |
| Petrina | 2,00 € | 2,85 € | 7,20 € | 10,05 € |
| Paradeisia Side Toll Stations | 0,50 € | 0,75 € | 1,90 € | 2,65 € |
| Arfara Side Toll Stations | 0,50 € | 0,75 € | 1,85 € | 2,60 € |
| Thouria Side Toll Stations | 0,30 € | 0,45 € | 1,20 € | 1,65 € |
Details about toll rates are available on the motorway website (in English): moreas.com.gr
Map (PDF, in English): https://www.moreas.com.gr/img/Moreas_Map_040917.pdf
Olympia Motorway
The Olympia Motorway (A8 E65) connects Athens and Patras via Corinth.
Motorway Website: olympiaodos.gr/en/
Tolls on the Olympia Motorway
| Toll Booths | CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
| Elefsina | 1,40 € | 2,10 € | 5,30 € | 7,40 € |
| Isthmos | 1,20 € | 1,80 € | 4,50 € | 6,30 € |
| Kiato | 1,60 € | 2,20 € | 5,70 € | 8,00 € |
| Eleonas | 2,20 € | 3,20 € | 8,10 € | 11,30 € |
| Rio | 1,50 € | 2,20 € | 5,60 € | 7,90 € |
Payment is also made at the exits from the motorway (Ramp Stations), and for a passenger car (CAT2), it ranges from 0.5 € to 2.3 €.
Details about toll rates are available on the motorway website (in English): www.olympiaodos.gr/en/
Interactive map of the motorway: olympiaodos.gr/en/
P.A.TH.E Motorway
The P.A.TH.E Motorway (A1 E75) connects Athens and Lamia.
Company managing the motorway: https://www.neaodos.gr/
Tolls on the P.A.TH.E Motorway
| Toll Stations | CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
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| Frant gate Afidnes | 2.25 € | 3.25 € | 8.15 € | 11.40 € |
| Gate Kapandriti | 1.35 € | 1.95 € | 4.95 € | 6.90 € |
| Gate Malakasa | 0.95 € | 1.40 € | 3.50 € | 4.90 € |
| Gate Inofyta | 0.45 € | 0.65 € | 1.65 € | 2.30 € |
| Front Gate Thiva | 2.65 € | 3.80 € | 9.50 € | 13.35 € |
| Gate Thiva | 1.05€ | 1.50 € | 3.75 € | 5.30 € |
| Front Gate Tragana | 2.65 € | 3.80 € | 9.50 € | 13.30 € |
| Gate Tragana | 2.10 € | 3.05 € | 7.60 € | 10.65 € |
Details about toll rates on the highway website (English): https://www.neaodos.gr/
Interactive highway map: https://www.neaodos. gr/map-general/
Ionia Motorway
Ionia Odos Motorway (A5, part of E55 E951 ), connecting Ioannina (Egnatia highway) and Patras (Rio-Antirion bridge).
The website of the company managing the highway: https://www.neaodos.gr /
Ionia Motorway Fares
| Toll Stations | CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Gate Klokova | 2,05€ | 2,95€ | 7,45€ | 10,40€ |
| Gate Gavrolimni | 1.45 € | 2.10 € | 5.25 € | 7.35 € |
| Gate Mesologgi | 0,85€ | 1,25€ | 3,10€ | 4,40€ |
| Front Gate Aggelokastro | 2.45 € | 3.50 € | 8.75 € | 12.25 € |
| Gate Kouvaras | 1.10 € | 1.60 € | 4.05 € | 5.65 € |
| Front Gate Menidi | 2.05 € | 2.95 € | 7.45 € | 10.45 € |
| Gate Arta | 0.50 € | 0.75 € | 1.90 € | 2.65 € |
| Gate Gorgomilos | 0.70 € | 1.00 € | 2.50 € | 3.50 € |
| Front Gate Terovo | 2.15 € | 3.05 € | 7.70 € | 10.80 € |
Details about toll rates on the highway website (English): https://www.neaodos.gr/
Interactive highway map: https://www.neaodos. gr/map-general/
Motorway Attiki Odos
Photo: © "Attiki Odos S.A." and "Attikes Diadromes S.A."
Motorway Attiki Odos (A6, part of E94), connecting Athens Airport with the city and is the ring road of Athens.
Motorway website: https://www.aodos.gr/en/
Tariffs for travel on the Attiki Odos motorway
| Toll Stations | CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
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| Klokova | 1,40 € | 2,80 € | 7,10 € | 11,30 € |
Details about tolls on the motorway website (English): https://www.aodos.gr/en/
Tollway map: https://www.aodos .gr/en/driving/attica-tollway-map/
Sections with Special Fees
Aktion - Preveza Tunnel
The Aktion – Preveza underwater road tunnel connects Epirus and the city of Preveza on the north shore with Cape Aktio (Actium) in Aetolia-Acarnania, Central Greece, across the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf in western Greece. Completed in 2002, the tunnel is a crucial part of the infrastructure in an underdeveloped region, significantly reducing the distance between the two sides of the gulf, which was previously only possible by ferry. It is the only underwater tunnel in Greece. Tunnel on Google Maps
Tolls for the Aktion – Preveza Tunnel
| CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 |
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| 0.70 € | 3.00 € | 7.50 € | 10.50 € |
Rio-Antirio Bridge
The Rio-Antirio Bridge, completed and opened in 2004, provides a connection between Rio (suburb of Patras) and Antirio, linking the Peloponnese with western mainland Greece and beyond to the rest of Europe. It is part of the Ionian Road A5 and the European Road E55. Total length: 2880 meters. Rio-Antirio Bridge on Google Maps
Bridge website (in English): https://www.gefyra.gr/en
Tolls for Crossing the Rio-Antirio Bridge
| Category | Description | Price |
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| CAT1 | Motorcycles (vehicles with an engine and fewer than 4 wheels) | 1.90 € |
| CAT2 | Private cars (all 4-wheel vehicles up to 2 meters in height) with or without a trailer or caravan, up to 2 meters | 13.50 € |
| CAT3 | Private cars with a trailer or caravan, over 2 meters in height | 20.30 € |
| CAT3 | Trucks over 2 meters in height (2 axles) | 20.30 € |
| CAT4 | Trucks with 3 axles | 33.00 € |
Details about tolls are available on the bridge website (in English): www.gefyra.gr/en/
Speed Limits
Standard speed limits in Greece (unless otherwise indicated on signs).
Cars, motorcycles:- In urban areas – 50 km/h
- Outside urban areas – 90 km/h
- On a national road – 110 km/h
- On a motorway – 130 km/h
- In urban areas – 50 km/h
- Outside urban areas – 80 km/h
- On a national road – 90 km/h
- On a motorway – 100 km/h
- In urban areas – 50 km/h
- Outside urban areas – 80 km/h
- On a national road – 80 km/h
- On a motorway – 90 km/h
For vehicles with chains, the maximum allowed speed is not more than 50 km/h.
Dipped Beam
Dipped beam is mandatory 24 hours a day, all year round.
During daylight hours (from sunrise to sunset) under conditions of normal visibility, daytime running lights can be used instead of dipped beam.
Gasoline Prices in Greece
Parking in Greece
Parking in Athens
In the center of Athens, there is a parking control system. Parking spaces for residents are marked with blue lines, for visitors - white lines, and for special situations and professional needs - yellow lines.
The municipal parking system for short-term visitors operates from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00. The maximum parking time is 3 hours, and the rate is €0.5 per hour for the first 2 hours. For 2.5 hours - €4, and for 3 hours - €6.
Payment for parking can be made using the myAthensPass app (internet connection is required).
Violation of parking rules - €80, confiscation of the driver's license for 10 days, and technical passport with numbers for 20 days.
Parking in places designated for disabled drivers - €150, confiscation of the driver's license for 10 days, and technical passport with numbers for 10 days.
Parking in Thessaloniki
In the central part of the city, parking is paid. Payment can be made for a period of up to 15 minutes and a maximum of 4 hours.
The price per hour is €1.70.
Payment for parking can be made using the ParkPal app (internet connection is required).
Insurance
For traveling abroad, a Green Card insurance policy is mandatory. Policies are valid for 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, etc. monthly up to 1 year.
We also recommend having a medical insurance policy insurance abroad.
And to drive on the territory of Ukraine, you need to have a valid motor vehicle policy.
You can check the validity of the Green Card policy through the service of the Motor and Transport Bureau of Ukraine:
Checking the validity of the policy Green card
Mandatory Equipment
Equipment that must be in the car: | First aid kit |
| Emergency stop sign |
| Fire extinguisher |
Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains
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Winter tires not mandatory |
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Chains are allowed only on snow and ice. The maximum speed with chains on a vehicle cannot exceed 50 km/h |
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Use of studded tires is allowed |