Terms and conditions
Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions apply to all Greek mainland and islands
We are able to secure a car for the requested period from the selected category (same size, same transmission, same fuel type), but we are not able to guarantee an exact model from the categories where more than on model is listed. In any case your preference will be noted and will be set as a priority.
Driver’s Terms
Drivers should be at least 23 years old with a valid drivers’ license, issued at least 1 year before. For certain of our car groups, the minimum age is 25 years and a valid drivers’ license issued 3 years prior.
Accepted driving licenses from any EU country
Non-European and issued from any participant country in Vienna’s Convention on Road Traffic
*In case the driver’s national driving license (which must be in your possession for at least one year) does not match any of the above requirements, a valid International Driving License – IDL -, along with the national driving license, will be required, IDL can be one (1) day old.
Minimum Rental
Three (3) days. After the 27th rental hour, an extra day will be charged
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Vehicle Inspection
Upon presented with the car, it is important to inspect the condition of the vehicle together with a representative from TC Rental. Any pre-existing signs of “Wear-and-Tear”, including but not limited to, scratches and dents, should be reported to avoid being wrongly charged for damages not incurred by you. You will be asked to sign a relevant “Fair Usage” form upon booking and upon the return of the vehicle
Additional Drivers
Additional Driver can be added without any additional charges as long as they fulfill all requirements mentioned above.
Insurance
TC Rentals’ vehicles are insured with:
-Civil Liability and Third Party Liability
-Fire and Theft Protection
The above insurances are included in our rates and are combined with C.D.W. or F.D.W. with liability sum.
Insurance Collision Damage Waiver (C.D.W.)
Our rates included Collision Damage Waiver (C.D.W.) with relevant amount per category and per incident.
Deductible/Excess per category:
500€ for categories: C / D / E – (D2 Excluded)
700€ for categories: D2 / F / J / G, G1
900€ for categories: F3 / F4
1500€ for categories F5 / Luxury / Luxury SUV
Insurance Full Damage Waiver (F.D.W.)
For a rental period of more than 15 days, renters are able to purchase an additional insurance to waive the above deductible amount by paying an additional daily fee. The daily fee is dependent on the length of the rental period and the selected category.
Exceptions in C.D.W. & F.D.W.
Loss or damages of vehicle parts or accessories listed below will be debited directly to the customer account:
– Antenna, wipers, spare tire and tools, hubcap, gas cap, car’s roof caused by roof rack and any luggage on it, registration plates, child seats and baby seats, interior of the car, trays, interior upholstery and car’s key.
– Battery (due to lack of electricity because of forgotten turned on/plugged electrical devices)
– Car’s locks and windshield / Windows*
TC Rentals is not responsible for any of the below and customer will be debiting for all expenses:
– Lost or stolen personal belongings in the rented car.
– Extreme dirtiness of the exterior or interior of the car.
– Fuel filing errors.
– Ferrying costs are not covered in case of repatriation or vehicle exchange due accident or damage.
Any damages to the tires the wheels and underneath parts of the car are not covered by any insurance policy and are the responsibility of the renter.
TC Rentals in any case, is not obligated to replace a flat tire or damages in music devices (radio, CD/MP3 player, etc.)
TC Rentals will not refund any phone calls, taxi, or hotel costs.
TC Rentals Will not be held responsible for anyone driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, causing willful damage, off road driving without care and attention or damages caused by negligence and traffic violations.
Any unnoticed accident or damage to the vehicle may be interpreted as negligence. Example: refueling with a wrong type of fuel, this may result in a charge to the client.
The customer will accept direct responsibility in respect of such claims.
*Damages to car’s locks and windshield / windows will be covered only if the optional F.D.W. insurance is purchased.
** A. Lessor provides Renter and any additional driver with insurance coverage by insurance companies of its choice for the death or injuries of third parties, passengers or not of the vehicle (the vehicle driver is excluded) to the total maximum amount of 1.220.000€ and for material damages of third parties except Lessor’s vehicle caused on objects inside or on vehicle to the total maximum amount of 1.220.000 provided that they do not violate any term of this agreements.
B. Lessor provides insurance coverage against third parties only to those persons who use vehicle with its permission, by an insurance policy, the terms of which are available for examination.
C. Luggage is not covered by insurance and Renter is responsible for any loss or damage of property belonging to him or not.
Lessor holds no responsibility for any such loss, damage etc. at the time of rental or after the return of vehicle to the Lessor.
Cancellation Policy
Deposit is fully refundable in case of cancellation up to 15 days prior to your arrival date depending on the category and our written quote. If the cancellation is less than 15 days prior to your arrival, the deposit is not refundable.
*The deposit is also not refundable in case upon delivery of the car, renters are missing the mandatory documentation or don’t fulfill the requirements as per the rental Terms & Conditions.
Extra Services
GPS Navi, baby seats and child seats can be provided with an additional fee.
Ferry the car
Our rates include free and preauthorized permission to ferry the car to all Greek Islands.
Indemnity
Renter expressly agrees that Lessor is not responsible for any loss or damage suffered by Renter or third parties, during the rental period and no claim be raised against Lessor for the above reason.
Driving outside the Greek borders
It’s strictly NOT allowed to cross the Greek borders with an TC Rentals vehicle.
Traffic Violations
The Renter is obligated to pay any fines of illegal parking or performing any illegal action.
*License plates removal: In case of illegal parking or performing any illegal action which might result in the license plates taken of TC Rentals vehicle by the police, the renter is obligated to pay the additional days that the plates remain in the police’s custody, as that renders the vehicle useless for that specific period, which consequently means loss of working days for TC Rentals. The Renter will also be obligated to pay any fines occurring from the aforementioned actions in full.
Term of Use
During the rental, Renter assumes full responsibility to take care of the vehicle to check it’s mechanical condition, the oil, water, etc., as well as the tires and the general vehicle’s driving condition. Any repair of the vehicle by the renter himself or any other party designated by the renter is not allowed without prior consent of Lessor. Vehicle is not allowed to travel outside Greece
Vehicle shall not be used:
-Carry persons or property or hire
-Propel or law any vehicle, trailer or other objects
-In any race, test or contest
-For subleasing to a third renter
-Against the Greek Law
-While Renter or the driver or any additional drivers are under the influence of alcohol hallucinatory drugs, narcotics or barbiturates.
-By any person other than Renter, unless such person has been previously designated and authorized by the Lessor in the space provided in the reverse side of this agreement.
-To transfer or carry heavy luggage or objects, inflammable materials, staining or badly smelling things, narcotics.
To transfer or carry illegal immigrants or non immigrants or to operate illegal acts.
Taxes
A 24% VAT is included in all rates.