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Is it easy to rent an automatic car in Greece?

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I really really wish I could drive stick, but I just can't...how easy is it to rent automatic? Thanks
 
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You can rent an auto in Greece, most car companies have them but they cost a little more.
Even the Greeks buy automatics these days, they were scared of them a few years ago.
 
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You can do it, but I suggest booking a little earlier than you normally would...rental companies don't have as many automatic cars as they do manual ones
 
I agree with everyone!

Make you car rental early and it will cost a bit more, but is worth it if you don't know how to drive a manual LOL :)
 
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mastichas09 said:
I really really wish I could drive stick, but I just can't...how easy is it to rent automatic? Thanks
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Yes of course, pre booking advisable, anyone going to Mykonos can contact me and I can recommend a friend who has a car rental/bikes/4 wheel Quads.
 
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Yes of course, pre booking advisable, anyone going to Mykonos can contact me and I can recommend a friend who has a car rental/bikes/4 wheel Quads.
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I love 4 wheel quads, although they're pretty dangerous
 
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I really really wish I could drive stick, but I just can't...how easy is it to rent automatic? Thanks
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It's pretty easy but you need to make sure you tell the rental car company that you need an automatic or else they'll just give you a standard.
 
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