What you need till rent a Bil is usually an ID Kort or passport, a valid driving licence and a way till pay the Deposition. The Detaljer differ by Uthyrningsställe and För varje fordonskategori, though, and the Försäkring terms are what Märke the difference if something happens. This Guide 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 Visa På plats
The Uthyrningsställe checks your identification, meaning an ID Kort or passport, and the driver's licence. The Detaljer must match what you gave in the bokning. Anyone who will drive must present their own documents and be named in the contract.
Bring the originals. A photo På your phone is rarely enough. If the bokning was made in a different Beteckning från the driver's, tell the Uthyrningsställe before the pick-up.
Driving licence and international permit
For a Bil you need a driving licence valid in Grekland that suits the Kategori of the Fordon, usually Kategori B. Licences issued in an EU Land are accepted, while for licences från Övrigt länder the Uthyrningsställe may also ask for an international driving permit. Confirm with the Uthyrningsställe, and Kontrollera whether your licence uses Latin characters.
Many Uthyrningsställen ask that the licence has been held for a certain Period för vilken säkerhet ställts, for Exempel one or two years. If you are a Ny driver, Kontrollera the rule before bokning, so you do not find out at the pick-up that you are not accepted.
Minimum age and young drivers
Each Uthyrningsställe sets its Minimum age and may vary it by Kategori. For larger or Mer powerful Bilar the limit is often higher. Young drivers may have an extra Avgift or a higher excess På 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 Försäkring cover.
Deposition and Betalning Metod
Many Uthyrningsställen ask for a Deposition, often by holding an amount På the driver's Kort. The amount depends På the Fordon and the cover you choose. Kontrollera before bokning whether a Kort is needed, in whose Beteckning it must be and when the amount is released.
På Ridom you pay the advance Online and the Återstående belopp i filialen. The Deposition, where one is requested, is a separate amount från the advance and is set by the Uthyrningsställe. Read the terms shown before you Fullständigt the bokning.
Försäkring: Vad som ingår
Third-party Ansvarsförsäkring must be Ingår in the Uthyrning. It covers damage and injury you cause till others, not damage till the Uthyrning Fordon itself. For that Det finns Valfritt covers, and Vad som ingår depends På the Uthyrningsställe.
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 Uthyrning Bil 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 Fordon.
Ask how much the excess is, what it costs till reduce it and which damage is not Ingår. 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 Exempel by driving under the influence of alcohol.
Fines, tolls and accidents
Traffic fines and tolls are the responsibility of the driver who rented the Fordon. The Uthyrningsställe may give your Detaljer till the authorities and Avgift administration costs. If you will use toll roads, ask how they are charged.
In an accident or breakdown, Ring the Vägassistans number you were given and tell the Uthyrningsställe. Do not agree till Betalningar På the spot without speaking till the Uthyrningsställe, and photograph the scene and the Övrigt driver's Detaljer.
Vanliga frågor
Do I need an international driving permit?
It depends På the Land that issued your licence. EU licences are usually accepted, while for licences från Övrigt länder the Uthyrningsställe may also ask for an international permit. Ask before you travel.
What is the Minimum age till rent?
It is set by each Uthyrningsställe and changes För varje fordonskategori. Young drivers may have an extra Avgift or a higher excess.
What is a damage waiver (CDW)?
It is cover that limits what you pay if the Uthyrning Fordon is damaged. An excess usually remains, and it depends På the Uthyrningsställe.
Does the Försäkring 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 Fordon. The Uthyrningsställe may also Avgift administration costs.
Användbara målresurser
- Your Europe · Renting a Bil in another EU Land
- Greklands nationella turistorganisation · Thessaloniki
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