To rent a car in Santorini you need an international or national driver's license, held by the driver for at least 1 year. The minimum driver's age is 21 years for cars and jeeps. We advise you pay the extra for Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). It's worth the money.

Drinking and Driving is frowned upon with harsh penalties be you four wheeled or two. Alcotests / police blocks are a regular thing all year round, especially in the summer season on Saturday nights. Seat belts are compulsory. The main roads only have 2 lane traffic, and within the villages, the roads are very narrow. Fira the capital and other prominent villages on the island have free public parking areas. Use them to avoid traffic congestion and parking fines. When driving in Greece you must drive on the right hand side of the road.