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Rental Policy

Everything that governs your rental, colour-coded so you can find what matters in seconds.

Included iGood to know !Conditions apply Not permitted

Insurance & coverage

Four layers of protection

Premium Protection Plan

€0 excess

Full Collision Damage Waiver. No credit card required.

Third-party liability

€1,300,000

Personal injury and property damage. Unlimited cover on request.

Driver's insurance

€5,000 per person

Included in every rental agreement.

Fire & theft

Always on

Included with all rentals. Standard plans carry an excess.

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Not covered by any plan: interior damage, off-road use, and anyone driving who isn't named on the rental agreement.

If something happens

Follow in order
1

Call us immediately

Report the incident to our office by phone or email the moment it occurs.

2

Stop driving the car

The vehicle must not be operated again until we give you instructions.

3

Wait for our instructions

We arrange the next steps, including roadside assistance anywhere on the island.

Skipping this procedure voids your insurance. An unreported incident is an uncovered incident, whichever plan you bought.

Included, at no extra cost

No asterisks
Unlimited mileageNo distance limits, anywhere on Crete 24/7 pick-up & returnLate nights and holidays included No security depositNothing blocked on your card No credit card neededWhen you take full insurance Child safety seatsFree of charge, on request Road map of CreteWith every rental 24-hour roadside assistanceIsland-wide support All local taxes24% VAT already in the price

Who can drive

Age, licence, named drivers
Car categoriesMinimum ageLicence held for
AC 23 years 4+ years of driving experience
All other categories 25 years 4+ years
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Drivers aged 74 and over

A minimum excess applies and cannot be waived: €500 on small vehicles, €3,000 on larger ones.

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Named drivers only

Only drivers listed on the rental agreement may operate the vehicle. Anyone else driving is uninsured.

On the road

Where the car can't go

Leaving Crete

The vehicle must stay on the island unless AUTOWAY gives written authorisation.

Off-road & unpaved roads

Strictly prohibited. Any damage or recovery cost falls entirely on the renter.

Balos Beach road

€200 + VAT penalty

No insurance and no roadside assistance apply there, plus full liability for damage.

Fair fuel policy

Return the car with the same fuel level it had at pick-up. No refuelling charges.

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Lost keys

The renter is charged the replacement cost plus the delivery fee for the spare key.

GPS monitoring

Selected vehicles carry GPS tracking for safety and fleet management.

Returning after hours

21:30 – 08:30
Step 1 · Secure link
Nexi / Viva

You receive a secure payment link via Alpha Bank or Viva Bank.

Step 2 · Amount held
= your excess

A refundable amount equal to the excess is blocked on your card.

Step 3 · If excess is €0
€100

Only a fuel deposit is blocked, covering a return with less fuel than at pick-up.

Step 4 · Released
After inspection

Released once the car is checked: same condition, same fuel. A €5 handling fee applies.

Cancelling your booking

The deadline depends on car size
Small cars ACDSKK1M1
More than 3 days before pick-up
Under 3 days · no-show
14 DAYS OUT3 DAYSPICK-UP
Larger cars CBCBBFKALLp/L+MK2E
More than 1 week before pick-up
Inside 1 week · no-show
14 DAYS OUT7 DAYSPICK-UP

Green zone You cancel in time

Refunded to your card
Held as credit20% of payment
Credit valid for18 months

Red zone Too late, or no-show

Refunded€0
Credit issuedNone
Applies toAll categories
Processing fee€15 + VAT on every cancellation, deducted from the retained credit.
Credit lifetimeValid 18 months, non-transferable, personal to the booking holder.
Rebooking downCredit can't be applied to a booking cheaper than the original.
Same datesRebooking the same dates forfeits the credit, even at a higher price.

What stays with you

Renter's responsibilities
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Traffic fines and violations

Any fine incurred during the rental period is the renter's to pay, including those that reach us after you've flown home.

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Interior damage

Burns, tears, stains and smells are excluded from every insurance plan we offer.

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