Discover why autumn is the best time to drive in Greece. Fewer crowds, lower rental prices, mild weather and stunning light. Your guide to off-season road trips in Greece.

The best time to drive in Greece is off-season — fewer crowds, lower prices, and golden autumn light

Autumn Driving in Greece

Fewer tourists, lower prices, perfect weather. Your complete guide to driving in Greece during autumn (September–November).

Off-Season Greece: Autumn Driving Guide

Chania

the harbour of Chania in Crete Greece with the image of a bugambilia branch on the front

Heraklion

Heraklion harbour with the old Venetian fort Koule in Crete Greece

Rethymno

Church of Timios Stavros in Moni Arkadi in Rethymno Crete, Greece

Lasithi

Voulismeni Lake in Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi with the image of an oleander branch on the front

Thessaloniki

The Aristotle square in the center of Thessaloniki Greece

Corfu

The statue of the dying Achilles in Achilleion Palace Corfu

Zakynthos

Kefalonia

Aerial photo of the pictresque image of Assos village in Kefalonia

Lesvos

A tavern with octopus in line to sundry in the village of Plomari, Lesvos 

Paros

Whati-washed houses with blue door in Paros

Santorini

Santorini's white-washed houses under the blues sky

A winding Greek road lined with autumn colours overlooking the sea

Off-Season Greece: Autumn Driving Guide | Simplybook

Autumn is Greece's best-kept secret for road trips. Fewer tourists, mild weather, lower rental prices and golden light — here's why September to November is the perfect time to explore Greece by car.