Do I Need a Car?
Yes, almost always. The KTEL covers the larger villages, but the best beaches and taverns require a car.
Where to Rent
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**Thessaloniki Airport**: Greater variety, book online
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**Locally**: Nea Moudania, Kallithea, Neos Marmaras - smaller companies, cheaper
Prices
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Small (Fiat Panda): €25-40/day
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Medium (VW Polo): €35-55/day
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SUV: €50-80/day
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Automatic: +€10-15/day
Insurance
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Basic (CDW): Included, but has a deductible of €500-1000
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Full Cover: +€8-15/day, zero deductible
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Always get full cover
Roads
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Kassandra: Excellent, paved
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Sithonia: Good, but some beaches are dirt roads
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Athos: Narrower, slower
Gasoline
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Fill up in Nea Moudania (cheaper)
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In the villages: +€0.10-0.20/liter
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Gas stations close early - fill up on time
Parking
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Free in small villages
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Hanioti/Neos Marmaras: Difficult in August