Travel Information

American citizens travelling to Greece

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Greece can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Greece

🤝 friendly locals
safe neighbourhoods
⚡ Above average wifi
🏖️ beaches
mild weather
island
💰 expensive cost of living

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Greece from United States usually are around 424.00 USD. Emirates is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Aegean Air, Monarch, and Aegean

. Popular domestic airlines are

Aegean, EasyJet, and Astra Airlines

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Cosmote, and Wind

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Beat.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is EUR.

1 USD = 0.908225 EUR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $12.00 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Greece. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area Beginning in January 2021, ETIAS system will become mandatory for all Non-EU international travellers.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time including to Greece. If you’re already In Greece and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Authorities have announced only three hotels will be open in major cities and one in each regional province. Bans are also in place for cruise ships and sailboats arriving into Greek ports. Since the entry ban of non-EU citizens, some airlines have been reducing flights to Greece. Suspensions are in place for gatherings of 10 persons or more in public spaces. Activities have been suspended at sporting venues, archaeological sites, museums, and other public sites. All educational facilities, theatres, cinemas, playgrounds, gyms, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, shops and shopping malls, and art venues are temporarily closed. Supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and medical centres remain open with restrictions on customer numbers. Other measures may be implemented or changed at short notice. Monitor the media for the latest developments and follow the advice of local authorities. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Greece.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Greece. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (3.54 / 5)
Safety (4.14 / 5)
Cost of Living (3.28 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$53.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$12.00 USD

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Popular Cities in Greece

Athens

Chania

Mykonos

Patras

Rethymno

Rhodes

Santorini

Thessaloniki

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