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Do I need a license to rent and drive ATVs in Mykonos?

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voula_slat

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I was discussing renting bikes in another thread with fellow worldwide Greeks users and it got me thinking...what is the process of renting ATVs in Mykonos?
 
Not really sure of the process, but I would have an international drivers license when driving in Greece. Last time I drove (a car) in Greece I only had to show it at the car rental place, so I would reach out to the ATV rental place in Mykonos ahead of time (before you leave for your trip) and ask if they require a special license, etc. Good luck and have fun in Mykonos!
 
nickstamoulis said:
Not really sure of the process, but I would have an international drivers license when driving in Greece. Last time I drove (a car) in Greece I only had to show it at the car rental place, so I would reach out to the ATV rental place in Mykonos ahead of time (before you leave for your trip) and ask if they require a special license, etc. Good luck and have fun in Mykonos!
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Last time I was in Greece, I got my international driver's license from my local AAA, and the process was very easy. I would also start there.
 
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