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Is it smart to rely on public transportation in Athens, or should I rent a car? |
Travel Info Is it smart to rely on public transportation in Athens, or should I rent a car? Travel Tips I'm glad you asked this question. I'm Greek and go back to vacation in Greece every summer. First of all you don't want to rent a car in Athens, it is just way too hard to find your destination. The roads are narrow and the road signs are nothing like you would see in the U.S. Driving in Athens is dangerous. Especially for someone who is not familiar with the driving rules. They have one of the worst accident rates in Europe. On the other hand, it is the safest large city in Europe so don't worry about crime worry about getting hit by a car or getting in a car accident. Renting a car on the Islands or outside Athens would be much easier on you. You can drive on the highway from the airport (the airport is just outside Athens) to any place in mainland Greece safely. Ok some good news now: The metro is excellent! It's modern and very efficient. It can take you from the airport to all the sites in Athens and it can take you to the port were you can catch your ferry to the Islands. From the airport to your hotel or from your hotel to the port, I recommend a taxi as it would be much easier on you with all your luggage. Any question, please email pragousis2000@yahoo.com Source(s): www.athensguide.com is great www.greecetravel.com is also Other Travel Tips I would add to the previous answer only this: I can say that taxi service and public transportation has significantly improved since the Olympic games. However, do be aware that there are still some taxi drivers who will try to cheat you. I am happy to say though that the police are very willing to details about them and pursue them. So check with your hotel for an average price for your trip. Then if you think the charge being offered is amiss, get all the information you can on the taxi driver. Have your hotel help you contact the police. (I had an experience of this sort and the shopkeeper near where I was dropped off provided invaluable service.) At the airport or train stations be sure to enquire what the charge will be and be sure the driver is authorized and working lawfully. If you call for a taxi, you will likely pay a surcharge for the pick-up. Also, if you get a taxi at a stand, you may well find the driver stopping to pick up others along your route. This is normal (though 'technically' they should ask you). You just pay for the distance you travel, so watch the meter. Also be aware of strikes that might occur while you are in Greece and plan around them. Your hotel can also help you here. Thomas Talboy, PhD, Director Ubiquity International, LLC Experience. Explore. Embrace the World.(TM) http://www.ubiquityinternational.com... |
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