Athens transport guides
Renting a car in Athens is often unnecessary, and sometimes a bad idea. Driving in the city can be stressful, parking is limited, and you’ll rarely need a car if you’re staying central. But if you are planning to travel outside Athens, a car becomes one of the easiest ways to explore places that are…
IInternet access is one of the first things you’ll think about after landing in Athens. Maps, taxi apps, tickets, translations, almost everything depends on having a data connection. You’ll see SIM cards advertised all over the airport, but I wouldn’t buy one there. Prices are higher, and the packages are rarely worth it. In this…
Last updated: March 2026 Taxis are everywhere in Athens. They’re yellow, easy to spot, and you’ll see them constantly moving through the city. They’re also where a lot of visitors end up having their most annoying transport experiences. And if I’m being honest, plenty of locals don’t exactly trust them either. That doesn’t mean every…
Athens is a big city, but getting around is easier than it first looks. Once you reach the historic centre, a lot of the city starts working on foot. You can walk between neighbourhoods for hours without thinking much about transport at all. For longer distances, Athens has a modern metro system, buses, trams, taxis, and a…
If you’re flying into Athens, your first interaction with Greece will not be the Acropolis, but rather the Eleftherios Venizelos international Airport. And whether your first impression of the country is calm and efficient, or chaotic and overpriced, depends almost entirely on what you do in the first 60 minutes after landing. I’m going to…