Greece
Freenow for taxis, Wolt for delivery, and careful planning between islands
Greece combines strong city transport with fragmented island and regional networks.
The essentials
What to know before you go to Greece
Install Freenow if you expect to use taxis and Wolt if delivery would help, but do not treat any app as nationwide coverage. Uber, Freenow and Bolt connect riders with licensed professional taxis in Greece rather than ordinary private drivers. On a small island or after a late ferry, arrange a transfer with the accommodation when app supply is uncertain. Greece is in the Schengen Area.
Check visa requirements through the Greek Foreign Ministry and current border-system information through the European Union. The Entry/Exit System is fully operational for covered non-EU short-stay travelers as of April 2026. ETIAS is expected later in 2026, but its exact launch date has not been announced, so do not pay an unofficial authorization site. Cards are useful at nearly all hotels, restaurants and shops, but keep euro cash for taxis, kiosks, small island businesses and technical failures.
Ferry departures can change because of weather, strikes or operational disruption. Check the operator and port, not only an aggregator. Keep emergency alerts enabled and follow every 112 instruction during wildfire, flood or severe-weather events.
Ride Hailing
FreenowEssential
Greece's strongest dedicated taxi app, with licensed drivers, app or cash payment and broad seasonal coverage.
Uber
A familiar way to request licensed Greek taxis in Attica, Thessaloniki and selected mainland and island destinations.
Bolt
A licensed-taxi alternative operating in Athens and selected Greek island and resort areas.
Food Delivery
WoltEssential
A practical first choice for food, groceries and essentials across many Greek cities and islands.
efood
Greece's broad local delivery platform, with restaurants and everyday retail across one hundred advertised cities.
Messaging
WhatsAppEssential
The most practical channel for international-facing hotels, tours, transfers, rentals and activity providers.
Viber
A widely used local messaging channel that some Greek businesses and service providers prefer.
Navigation
Google MapsEssential
The best general map for Greek businesses, walking, driving and basic public-transport planning.
Transit
OASA Telematics
Athens' official bus and trolleybus app for daily schedules, stop arrivals and live vehicle positions.
Language
Google Translate
The most practical backup for Greek text, speech, camera translation and downloaded offline language data.
Intercity Transport
FerryhopperEssential
The strongest app for comparing Greek ferries, managing bookings and viewing available live ship tracking.
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Internet in Greece
Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling
Guac
RecommendedReliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
Airalo
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Holafly
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Buying a local SIM card ID registration required
- Bring your passport; the seller registers the prepaid SIM during activation.
- Typical prepaid offers include around 25GB, while starter prices begin near $11-34.
- Buy at an official carrier counter at the airport or at an official city store, and test the SIM before leaving.
- Airport prices are usually higher than city or online prices.
- Local eSIM is available and follows the same identity rules as a physical SIM.
Older phones without 4G may not connect because the 3G networks have been shut down.
Local carriers
Cosmote
Strong in major cities, with weaker rural coverage.
Vodafone Greece
Strong in major cities, with weaker rural coverage.
Nova
Good-value option when price matters most.
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-have apps for traveling in Greece?
The essential apps for Greece are Freenow, Wolt, WhatsApp, Google Maps, Ferryhopper.
How many travel apps does Greece have?
We've curated 11 apps across 8 categories for traveling in Greece, including 5 essential apps.
What is the best ride hailing app in Greece?
Freenow. Greece's strongest dedicated taxi app, with licensed drivers, app or cash payment and broad seasonal coverage.
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