Travel Reference
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6. CAR HIRE
It's not worth hiring a car while in Athens, though you may want one for exploring
the regions beyond the city. Regulations vary from company to company, but you
should be over 21 years old and hold a valid
driving licence
.
Avis •
www.avis.gr
Budget •
www.budget.gr
Europcar •
www.europcar.com
Hertz •
www.hertz.gr
7. PARKING
Parking in central Athens is a nightmare. The most central (but often very crowded)
car park is at Plateia Klafthmonos. Failing that, if your hotel doesn't have parking
space, you're probably better off using the sixlevel, 24-hour parking facility directly
connected with the Syngrou-Fix metro station.
8. TAXIS
Athens' taxis are bright yellow, plentiful and cheap. They can be ordered by phone
for a small surcharge, or waved down in the street. En route, it's quite normal for a
driver to pick up extra passengers who are heading in your direction. Fares are high-
er between midnight and 5am, and you also pay extra for luggage and trips to the
airport.
9. MOPEDS
A speedy and fun way to zip around is by moped. If you have a valid driving licence,
you can rent one from Moto Rent in Koukaki.
Moto Rent •
www.motorent.gr
10. FUNICULAR
One of the best places for watching the sunset over Athens is the summit of
Lykavit-
every 20 minutes from 9am to 3am.
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