Located in southeastern Europe at the bottom of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece is a spectacular country with a vast and varied landscape. There is an abundance of historic sites, museums and galleries to visit. The beaches in Greece are truly stunning with clear blue waters and white sand. Cheap car rental in Greece is a good option for exploring the sights.

Athens, the capital of Greece, is a sprawling metropolis with a host of historic attractions such as the Acropolis. There are also countless museums and galleries to visit throughout the city but if you need a break there are plenty of cafés, terraced restaurants and bars.

There are some fantastic beaches and islands in Greece along with a host of activities to enjoy. Crete is one of the better known islands and has a wealth of attractions and resorts to choose from, all of which are eaily reached by budget car hire in Greece. Corfu is another popular island which has an extensive choice of hotels, restaurants and activities.

During the winter months from December through to March there are several ski resort towns that have substantial amounts of snowfall. Mount Parnassos is the main resort with over 20 runs and is a well-established resort providing all necessary facilities. Mount Vermio is a popular resort to visit in the north of Greece.

The northern region of Greece is home to beautiful mountainous terrain, open farmland and a host of cultural sites to visit. Thessaloniki is the main city in the north and has a variety of attractions to see as well as some great shops, restaurants and clubs. It is best to make use of car hire in Greece to travel the northern region.