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Rental Conditions in Greece

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Conditions

Currency

Euro (EUR).

Tax

Chios
Kos
Lesbos
Samos
Skopelos

AlexandroupoliAthensChalkidikiCorfu
CreteIgoumenitsaIoanninaKavala
KatakoloKosKefaloniaLarissa
LefkadaThassosPargaPatras
PrevezaThessalonikiVolosKarpathos
SantoriniSkiathosRhodesNaxos
MykonosMilosParosKalamata
SkyrosChalkidaEretriaSalamina
Zakynthos


Age information

Renter and driver must be at least 21 years old at the date of car pick up.
Renters who are younger than age of 25, regardless of the rented car type will be charged EUR 11.70 daily, with a maximum charge of EUR 117.00 per rental agreement.

Renters/drivers between the age of 21 to 25 are only allowed to rent car groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G and K.
To rent other car groups the renter most be over 25 years old.

No maximum age restriction applies.

Credit Cards

A credit card in the name of the main driver must be produced at the time of rental.

Please note that the credit card must have the renter's name and numbers embossed on it.

The following major credit cards are accepted:

MasterCard
Visa
American Express
Diners

Budget don’t accept debit cards.

Driver's License (Physical)

If your driving licence was not issued in a European Community country, you also must provide an International Driving Licence.

Additional Drivers

Additional drivers can be added for a cost of EUR 4.68 per day, up to maximum cost of EUR 46.80 per rental agreement.
Any additional drivers must be present when you collect the car.
All drivers must meet our conditions of rental.

Hold Amount

When you pick up the vehicle, Budget will block an amount from your credit card as a guarantee for the fulfilment of your obligations under the rental agreement.

Following full payment of the rent and any other financial obligations under the rental agreement, Budget shall order the unblocking of the amount of guarantee.

The time of actual unblocking of the amount of guarantee depends on the rules of the issuer of your credit card and Budget bears no liability for delays.

Fines and Accident Management Fee

Incident Report Fee: In case of an accident or traffic violation fine, there is a non-refundable fee of EUR 35.10 to cover administration expenses, irrespectively of renter’s liability..

Traffic Violations: The renter assumes full responsibility for traffic violations and pays the respective fines plus an administration fee of EUR 35.10.

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Insurances & Coverages

CDW - Collition Damage Waiver

In case of a damage the customer will be covered for the cost of the repair of the Budget vehicle.

Damage caused intentionally or by negligence.
Damage caused by incorrect fuel.
Damage caused as a result of a breach of the rental agreement’s terms and conditions.
Damage caused as a result of fire, vis mayor and terrorist attacks.
Damage caused to the underneath and the top of the car, the antenna, the mirrors and the tires or while Budget car was on ferry.

Car GroupExcess
(if CDW included in rate or purchased)
A EUR 1.053
B EUR 1.053
D EUR 1.287
E EUR 1.287
F EUR 1.287
G EUR 1.287
I EUR 1.579,50
J EUR 1.579,50
K EUR 1.579,50
L EUR 2.340
M EUR 1.579,50
N EUR 1.053
P EUR 2.340

TPL - Third Party Liability

Third party liability is included in the rental price.
Covers third parties in case of death or body injuries, including passengers (except the driver of the Budget vehicle), when using the Budget vehicle, up to the amount set by Greek Government authorities, at the time of rental.

Third Party liability doesn't cover theft or attempted theft of the vehicle, theft of personal belongings from the vehicle, death or injury to the driver and damage to the rental vehicle.

TP - Theft Protection

This covers the cost of replacing the rental car (or parts of it) if it gets stolen.

Negligence while refuelling the vehicle (e.g. car unsupervised) or keys safe keeping (e.g. left in ignition).
Theft of personal property situated on or within the Budget Car.

Car GroupExcess
(if TP included in rate or purchased)
A EUR 1.053
B EUR 1.053
D EUR 1.287
E EUR 1.287
F EUR 1.287
G EUR 1.287
I EUR 1.579,50
J EUR 1.579,50
K EUR 1.579,50
L EUR 2.340
M EUR 1.579,50
N EUR 1.053
P EUR 2.340

Super CDW / Super TP

Completely eliminates the excess amounts of Collision Damage Cover (CDW) and Vehicle Theft Cover (TP) for all car groups.

Mandatory condition is that the renter completes and signs the Budget Accident Report before the end of the rental.

If another vehicle is involved in the accident with the Budget car, it is mandatory that the renter calls the road assistance company, indicated by Budget, for the recording of the accident and the photographing of the vehicles.

Damage caused intentionally or by negligence.
Damage caused by incorrect fuel.
Damage caused as a result of a breach of the rental agreement’s terms and conditions.
Damage caused as a result of fire, vis mayor and terrorist attacks.

Car GroupCost per dayExcess
AEUR 11,70 EUR 0,00
BEUR 11,70 EUR 0,00
DEUR 15,21 EUR 0,00
EEUR 15,21 EUR 0,00
FEUR 15,21 EUR 0,00
GEUR 15,21 EUR 0,00
IEUR 21,06 EUR 0,00
JEUR 21,06 EUR 0,00
KEUR 21,06 EUR 0,00
LEUR 35,10 EUR 0,00
MEUR 21,06 EUR 0,00
NEUR 11,70 EUR 0,00
PEUR 35,10 EUR 0,00

PAI - Personal Accident Insurance

Covers the renter of the vehicle of up to EUR 50.000 in case of death, total or partial disability, plus up to EUR 2.000 for medical expenses incurred, due to the accident.

Accidents that did not happen while driving the Budget car.
Accidents that happened before or after the rental.

It is available at a cost of EUR 2.93 per day.

WPP - Windscreen Protection Product

Covers the glass damage of the vehicle.

Damage caused intentionally or by negligence.
Damage caused as a result of a breach of the rental agreement’s terms and conditions.
Damage caused as a result of fire, vis mayor and terrorist attacks.

It is avaialble for a cost of EUR 3,51 per day for all car groups.

SPAI - Super Personal Accident Insurance

Additional to Personal Accident Insurance and increases the renter's coverage up toEUR 80.000 for death, EUR 100.000 for total or partial disability and EUR 5.000 for clinical expenses.

Accidents that did not happen while driving the Budget car.
Accidents that happened before or after the rental.

It is available for a cost of EUR 4.10 per day

Additional information

Late / Early return charge

Late arrivals
In case the renter is late, Budget guarantees car availability for maximum 3 hours after the pick- up time entered in the booking.
After this time, the reserved vehicle may be released to another customer. Budget recommends the renter to enter the flight number when booking the car.
If the renter is delayed, the rate of the rental is subject to change.

Late Return
Unless agreed differently, all customers must return the vehicle and any optional extras at the time/date and location stated on their rental agreement.

If the customer believes they will be late, it is in their best interest to request an extension from us. If the customer is then late in returning their vehicle ,they must pay for an extra day's rental for the vehicle and any optional extras plus a late return processing fee for each day/part of a day they are late.

The processing fee is EUR10.00, UKL10.00 or the equivalent amount in the renting country currency.

One Way rentals

Domestic:
The return of the car to a location other than the one the car was picked-up from is permitted between specific stations with an additional charge. The price will vary depending on the pick-up / drop-off location.
Minimum charge for one way service is EUR 21.06.

International:
One way rentals are not permitted.

Miscellaneous

It is not allowed to use any ferry-boat with a vehicle rented from Budget in Greece without written authorisation by the location Budget manager.
No insurance is valid while the car is on board ship.

In case the renter is late, Budget guarantees car availability for maximum 3 hours after the pick- up time entered in the booking.
After this time, the reserved vehicle may be released to another customer.
Budget recommends the renter to enter the flight number when booking the car.
If the renter is delayed, the rate of the rental is subject to change.

Delivery and collection

Hotel delivery and collection services are available from this location at extra cost, depending on the distance from the Budget office. Service is available on request at time of reservation; full address and contact details will be required.

A charge of EUR 0.88 / km (calculated from the rental location) will apply with a minimum charge of EUR 21,06 each way - inside the city limits).

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Vehicles must not be taken out of Greece.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

Child and baby seats are available at an additional charge of EUR 7.02 per day, up to maximum amount of EUR 70.20 per rental.

GPS

As GPS is not available to all Budget stations in Greece please check with Greece Reservations to confirm availability.
GPS navigation system can be added for EUR 9.36 per day, up to maximum cost of EUR 56.16 per rental.

RSN - Roadside Assistance

The renter may cover all costs of the road assistance in case any "problems" occur during the rental (key loss, wrong fuel choice, change of tyre).
The cost is EUR 2.93 per day, with maximum charge of EUR 40.95.

Snow chains

Snow chains are available for the cost of EUR 5,85 per day, up to maximum cost of EUR 58,50 per rental.