Travel resources for Athens and Greece

These are the services we recommend for every trip to Athens and Greece. Each link is an affiliate link — you pay the same price, and we earn a small commission that keeps this site running.

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Stay connected with an eSIM

Greece has solid 4G/5G coverage in Athens and on the main islands. Airalo lets you buy a Greek eSIM before you land — no physical SIM swap needed. Works on any unlocked eSIM-compatible phone.

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eSIM — Airalo

Greece has solid 4G coverage across Athens, the Peloponnese, and most of the major islands — including Santorini, Mykonos and Crete. An Airalo eSIM lets you activate a data plan before you land, with no need to find a local SIM card on arrival. Plans start from a few euros for a week of data.

  • Works with all iPhone XS and later, most modern Android devices
  • Multiple EU carriers compared in one place
  • Activate before departure, use immediately on landing
  • No physical SIM required — keep your home SIM active
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Travel insurance for Athens

SafetyWing covers medical emergencies, trip interruptions and outdoor activities. Month-to-month plans from $45 — ideal for longer stays or multi-island Greece trips.

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Travel insurance — SafetyWing

Greece is an EU and Schengen country with adequate medical care in the cities, but international travel insurance is strongly recommended — especially for island-hopping, water sports on the Aegean, and hiking on Crete or Santorini. SafetyWing's Nomad Insurance covers medical emergencies, trip cancellation, and adventure activities. Plans are monthly and can be paused or cancelled anytime.

  • Covers 182+ countries including Greece
  • Adventure and outdoor activity coverage included
  • From $45/month for under-39 travellers
  • Claims filed online, 24/7 support
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Rent a car in Greece

A car unlocks mainland Greece — Delphi, the Peloponnese and the Attic coast. DiscoverCars compares local and international agencies. Prices start from ~€25/day for a compact.

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Car rental — DiscoverCars

Athens itself is best explored on foot or by metro, but a rental car unlocks the best of Greece — the temples of Delphi, the monasteries of Meteora, the citadel at Mycenae, Cape Sounion at sunset, and the Peloponnese coast. DiscoverCars aggregates quotes from international chains (Hertz, Europcar) and local Greek agencies, often at significantly lower rates.

  • Compare 20+ agencies for Greece
  • Prices from around €25/day for a compact
  • SUV options for mountain and island roads
  • Free cancellation on most bookings
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Manage money in Athens

Greece uses the euro (€) — no currency exchange needed. Wise lets you hold 50+ currencies in one account at the mid-market rate, with fees up to 6× cheaper than your bank.

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Money transfers — Wise

Greece uses the euro (€). Cards are widely accepted in Athens and resort areas, but cash remains useful at smaller tavernas, markets, and on smaller islands. If you need to send money internationally or want to avoid bank card foreign-transaction fees, Wise offers mid-market exchange rates with low, transparent fees. You can hold EUR and 50+ currencies simultaneously.

  • Mid-market exchange rate, no markup
  • Spend in euros with your Wise card
  • Free ATM withdrawals up to a monthly limit
  • Send money home at low fees

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