What you need tot rent a Auto is usually an ID Kaart or passport, a valid driving licence and a way tot pay the Borg. The Details differ by Vestiging and Naar voertuigcategorie, though, and the Verzekering terms are what Merk the difference if something happens. This Handleiding explains the documents, the licence and age requirements and what the common terms mean, so you arrive at the pick-up prepared.
Identification: what you Tonen Ter plaatse
The Vestiging checks your identification, meaning an ID Kaart or passport, and the driver's licence. The Details must match what you gave in the boeking. Anyone who will drive must present their own documents and be named in the contract.
Bring the originals. A photo Aan your phone is rarely enough. If the boeking was made in a different naam vanaf the driver's, tell the Vestiging before the pick-up.
Driving licence and international permit
For a Auto you need a driving licence valid in Griekenland that suits the Categorie of the Voertuig, usually Categorie B. Licences issued in an EU Land are accepted, while for licences vanaf Overig landen the Vestiging may also ask for an international driving permit. Confirm with the Vestiging, and Controleren whether your licence uses Latin characters.
Many Vestigingen ask that the licence has been held for a certain Periode, for Voorbeeld one or two years. If you are a Nieuw driver, Controleren the rule before boeking, so you do not find out at the pick-up that you are not accepted.
Minimum age and young drivers
Each Vestiging sets its Minimum age and may vary it by Categorie. For larger or Meer powerful Auto’s the limit is often higher. Young drivers may have an extra Kosten or a higher excess Aan damage.
If you travel with young friends, ask who can be named as a driver. Do not let anyone drive without being written into the contract, because that can void the Verzekering cover.
Borg and Betaling Methode
Many Vestigingen ask for a Borg, often by holding an amount Aan the driver's Kaart. The amount depends Aan the Voertuig and the cover you choose. Controleren before boeking whether a Kaart is needed, in whose naam it must be and when the amount is released.
Aan Ridom you pay the advance Online and the Resterend bedrag bij de vestiging. The Borg, where one is requested, is a separate amount vanaf the advance and is set by the Vestiging. Read the terms shown before you Voltooid the boeking.
Verzekering: Wat is inbegrepen
Third-party Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering must be Inbegrepen in the Verhuur. It covers damage and injury you cause tot others, not damage tot the Verhuur Voertuig itself. For that Die zijn er. Optioneel covers, and Wat is inbegrepen depends Aan the Vestiging.
Read the terms, because the names can differ. If it is not clear what is covered, ask before the pick-up and request that it is put in writing.
CDW, damage waiver and excess
The collision damage waiver (CDW) limits what you pay if the Verhuur Auto is damaged, but an excess usually remains. Extended cover (often SCDW or FDW) reduces or removes the excess. Theft protection (TP) concerns the loss of the Voertuig.
Ask how much the excess is, what it costs tot reduce it and which damage is not Inbegrepen. Tyres, wheel rims, glass, the underside, the interior and the keys are often excluded, and the cover can be voided if the terms are breached, for Voorbeeld by driving under the influence of alcohol.
Fines, tolls and accidents
Traffic fines and tolls are the responsibility of the driver who rented the Voertuig. The Vestiging may give your Details tot the authorities and Kosten administration costs. If you will use toll roads, ask how they are charged.
In an accident or breakdown, Bellen the Pechhulp number you were given and tell the Vestiging. Do not agree tot Betalingen Aan the spot without speaking tot the Vestiging, and photograph the scene and the Overig driver's Details.
Veelgestelde vragen
Do I need an international driving permit?
It depends Aan the Land that issued your licence. EU licences are usually accepted, while for licences vanaf Overig landen the Vestiging may also ask for an international permit. Ask before you travel.
What is the Minimum age tot rent?
It is set by each Vestiging and changes Naar voertuigcategorie. Young drivers may have an extra Kosten or a higher excess.
What is a damage waiver (CDW)?
It is cover that limits what you pay if the Verhuur Voertuig is damaged. An excess usually remains, and it depends Aan the Vestiging.
Does the Verzekering cover glass and tyres?
Not always. Tyres, wheel rims, glass and the underside are often excluded or have separate cover. Read the terms.
Who pays the fines?
Traffic fines are the responsibility of the driver who rented the Voertuig. The Vestiging may also Kosten administration costs.
Nuttige bestemmingsmiddelen
- Your Europe · Renting a Auto in another EU Land
- Griekse Nationale Organisatie voor Toerisme · Thessaloniki
Deze routes zijn redactionele suggesties. Check toegang, voorwaarden en huidige openingstijden voordat u reist.

