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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Kavala International Airport "Alexander the Great" (KVA)
- To city centre
- 18 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A2 Egnatia Odos, E90
- Population
- 52,082
- Region
- East Macedonia and Thrace
- City IATA code
- KVA
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 1
- Rental companies
- 1
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Where to pick up a car in Kavala
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Kavala by car
Kavala climbs a slope in tiers above its fishing harbour, crowned by an Ottoman aqueduct and a tangle of former tobacco warehouses. Thasos lies a short crossing away, and the Macedonian plain opens inland toward Drama and Xanthi.
Driving in Kavala
Kavala is reached by A2 Egnatia Odos and E90. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Streets in the old centre are narrow, a smaller car is easier.
Arriving by road
The Egnatia Odos lies north of the city, and drivers leave it at one of two junctions, Kavala West or Kavala East, while the E90 passes through the city itself.
From the airport without a car
Apart from taxis, the airport is poorly served by public transport, with a single KTEL coach going on to Kavala itself. The alternative is a taxi to the KTEL bus station in Chrysoupolis, then a regular bus into Kavala.
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Day trips from Kavala
- Eleftherés17 km
- Chrysoúpolis24 km
- Dráma33 km
- Xánthi45 km
Rules of the road in Greece
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Greece: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
Where do I park in the centre of Kavala?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
A non-EU licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
What are the speed limits in Greece?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Kavala?
In the city centre: Europcar. More rental desks are at Kavala International Airport "Alexander the Great".