Terms and Conditions for Vehicle Rentals (Cars and Motorbikes/Scooters)

1. General Terms and Requirements

• Driver’s Age:

  • Cars: Minimum 23 years for groups A & B and 25 years for groups C and above, with a maximum age of 76.

  • Motorbikes/Scooters: Minimum 21 years old.

  • Supplements:

    • Young Driver: €10/day for drivers 21–22 years (A & B) or 21–24 years (C and above).

    • Senior Driver: €15/day for drivers 72–76 years old.

• Driver’s License:

  • International or national license held for at least one year is required.

• Minimum Rental Period:

  • One day (up to 19:00). Extra hours are charged at €10/hour.

• Traffic Fines:

  • All traffic fines and related administration fees (€25) are the renter’s responsibility.

• Cancellation Policy:

  • By Guest: Last-minute cancellations incur a €30 fee.

  • By Company: Reservations may be canceled due to exceptional circumstances, with at least 20 days’ notice.

2. Insurance and Liability

• Excess Liability:

  • Cars:

    • Full Collision Damage Waiver (F.D.W) available at €15/day, limiting liability to €750 (excluding tires, mirrors, and undercarriage).

    • Without F.D.W: Pre-authorization of €1500 required and full liability for damages applies.

  • Motorbikes/Scooters:

    • Up to 250cc: €500 excess.

    • Above 250cc: €750 excess.

    • Without insurance: Pre-authorization of €900 required, and an open credit card is mandatory.

• Optional Insurance:

  • Cars: Includes F.D.W for €15/day, excluding specified parts.

  • Motorbikes/Scooters: Optional €8/day to reduce liability to the specified excess.

• Damage Administration Fee:

  • €90 fee applies regardless of circumstances.

• Insurance Exclusions:

  • Damage due to negligence, off-road driving, parked vehicle incidents, or unauthorized drivers.

  • Tires, mirrors, and undercarriage damages are not covered.

3. Payment and Deposit

• Security Deposit:

  • A pre-authorization equal to the applicable excess amount (€500–€1500) will be required.

• Accepted Payment Methods:

  • Major credit cards (Visa or Mastercard). Prepaid cards, American Express, rechargeable, or virtual cards are not accepted.

4. Fuel Policy

• Fuel Level:

  • Vehicle must be returned with the same fuel level as provided.

  • Refueling fee: €20 plus fuel cost for shortages. No refunds for excess fuel.

5. Additional Fees and Services

• Extra Services:

  • Baby Seat: €6/day.

  • Navigation System: €7/day.

  • Additional Driver: €5/day.

• After-Hours Service:

  • Deliveries/collections between 21:00–07:30 incur a €35 charge.

6. Vehicle Use and Maintenance

• Usage Restrictions:

  • Ferrying vehicles requires authorization (€20/day).

  • Vehicles must be driven on tarmac (asphalt) roads only.

• Cleanliness:

  • A €30 fee applies for unclean vehicles upon return.

7. Accidents and Damage

• Accident Reporting:

  • All accidents or damages must be reported immediately. Completion of a damage report is mandatory for insurance coverage.

• Parked Vehicle Damage:

  • The renter is liable for damages incurred while the vehicle is parked.

8. Special Offers

• Collection by 19:00 on the last day. Late returns are charged €10/hour.

• If the reserved vehicle is unavailable, a similar or higher-category vehicle will be provided at no extra cost.

For further inquiries or assistance, please contact the Olympus Rentals team. Enjoy your journey with Olympus Car Hire!