Budget Kefalonia Rent a Car Cephalonia - Car Hire Vacation in Kefalonia Greece Driving & Travel Tips

To help make you stay in Kefalonia Greece as enjoyable and safe as possible, the Budget Kefalonia Car Rental Agency would like for its clients to keep in mind some useful travel and driving tips.

Choose the Budget Kefalonia rent a car that best suits your needs.

It is important to consider the number of people you are traveling with, the type of activities you will take part in, and the amount of luggage you will be carrying when selecting your Kefalonia rent a car.

Never break the Greek Traffic Laws.

Make sure that you abide by road signs and drive in the right lane while traveling on wide roads with more than one lane in each direction. Passing cars from the right side is prohibited. You must always apply the right-of-way when driving, unless otherwise stated on a road sign. Never drive over the designated speed limit, even if you see other drivers doing so. Keep to the speed limits, which are 30 km/h in residential areas, villages and in city centers, and 50 km/h outside residential areas, unless otherwise stated.

Don’t drink and drive.

The Greek police frequently test drivers for alcohol levels in their blood, using a breathalyzer. The legal limit of alcohol in blood is up to 0.05%. Between 0.05% and 0.08% you are penalized with a fine. If you blood alcohol level is over 0.08%, it is considered a criminal offence and the police will detain you. It is not uncommon for your license to be taken away.

Always use the appropriate safety equipment.

Every Budget Kefalonia rent a car is equipped with the necessary safety accessories. It is important for both the driver and the passengers to remember to wear their seatbelts. Babies and toddlers must always be securely strapped into baby seats, which are provided according to their size and weight. You may be fined by the Greek Traffic Police for not wearing seatbelts and using other restraining equipment.

Always conceal your baggage and belongings.

Never leave your baggage in clear view when driving a Budget Rent a Car in Kefalonia. Store your baggage and belongings in the boot of the car and smaller items underneath the seats and in the glove compartment.

Park only in designated areas.

Do not park where it is forbidden. Places where parking is permitted are indicated by a corresponding road sign. Illegal parking may mean a simple fine, removal of license plates, or towing of the Budget Kefalonia car hire vehicle. Moreover, never park your car on corners or in a place that block other cars.

Plus Kefalonia Rent A Car