Greece is probably one of the most popular beach vacation destinations in Europe. It offers the gamut, from cheap back-packer vacation to high-society five-star vacation and everything in between. Summer is the peak season all over Greece and booking both accommodation and car hire ahead is a must.

Many continental European drive to Greece, but Greece also offers numerous air gateways to the visitor. The main gateway is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, near Athens, the capital of Greece. The airport offers direct links to most European cities, as well as domestic connections to the numerous islands of Greece. Olympic Air is the national carrier of Greece and offers domestic connections to the visitor. To get to and from the airport, seek out car rental in Greece.

Car hire in Greece is an excellent and convenient way to explore Greece, not only the mainland, but also the islands. The country has a good road network and motorways are easy to navigate. From Athens, the E92 and E90 heads north all the way to Thessaloniki; and the E94 heads south to the Peloponnese. There are also plenty of ferries that provide links to the numerous islands.

Any visit to Greece is not complete, without combining the beach with antiquities. Visitors should spend a few days in Athens visiting the key attractions, such as the Parthenon and the National Archaeological Museum. Then, head to the beaches or islands. Whether its Crete or other islands, there are plenty of Greek islands to explore.

The four main cities of Greece are: Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos and Patras. Use cheap car hire in Greece to explore these historic cities. All are well-connected to the national motorway network and easily visited by self-driving.