Car and Truck Hire Zante Downtown

We accept Visa Debit cards and Mastercard Debit cards. We don¿t accept Maestro, Electron or any pre-paid cards, even if they carry the Visa or Mastercard logo.

Must be issued at least 12 months prior to rental. Avis Greece can accept a National Driving License if the driver holds a valid driving license from: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & United Kingdom.

Avis Greece can accept a National Driving License but with Latin Characters if the driver holds a valid driving license from: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, FYROM, Georgia, Ghana, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam & Zimbabwe.

Prestige Rentals
The driving license must be issued: 1 year for car group A and 5 years for all car groups. The driver must hold a driving license issued from the European Union, or an International driving license.

Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country.  Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.

Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles.  The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental.  Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.

After Hours Information:
If the renter wants to pick-up a car during out of office hours, he must request this at the time of reservation. The charge for out of hours service is EUR 23 excluding VAT.

Prestige Fleet
If the renter wants to pick-up a car during out of office hours, he must request this at the time of reservation. The charge for out of hours service is EUR 30 excluding VAT.

Outside Office Hours Fee For Avis Prestige Rentals
There is a 30.00 EUR fee excl. VAT for rentals outside office hours or when the location is closed.

At this location the minimum age is 21 for all car groups, except for the following: minimum age is 25 for car groups H, J (4 Wheel Drive), M, O and P (Luxury), and L (Full Size Van).  A Young Driver fee will apply to drivers between the ages of 21 and 24.  The Young Driver fee of 10.00 EUR per day per driver, with a maximum 10 day fee of 100.00 EUR per rental per driver. There is no upper age limit as long as there is a valid driving license.
For Avis Prestige renter and driver must be 25 years old for car group A and 30 years old for all other car groups.

Change of Return Location
The return of the car to a location different to the one of car pick up, is allowed with an extra charge.

A payment card (Visa, Euro/Master Card, Amex, Diners or Avis issued charge card) is required for all rentals. For car groups P and H two payment cards must be submitted (at least one of them must be Credit Card), even if renter finally pays in cash. However, you do not need your credit card in order to make a booking online! We only request to know what type of credit card you are going to use at the actual time of rental.

Renter must use a payment card (credit or debit) at the time of rental in his or her own name.

The following cards are accepted forms of payment:

• Visa (Credit and Debit cards).
• MasterCard (Credit and Debit cards).
• American Express
• Discover
• Diners
• Avis issued charge cards

We don't accept Maestro, Electron, any pre-paid cards - even if they carry the Visa or Mastercard logo- or any other cards not listed above.

CREDIT or DEBIT CARD HOLD: The estimated amount of the rental plus up to 200 Euro for small and medium car groups (A, B, C, N, D, E, F, G, I) and 300 Euro for large and luxury cars (J, K, L, M, O, P, H) will be authorized against your credit/debit card at the time of rental. This amount will no longer be available for your immediate use and may take up to 14 days, depending on your bank, to become available. We will not be responsible for any returned check(s) or insufficient fund charges or bank fees related to this process.

Avis Prestige Fleet

A payment card is required for all rentals as a guarantee. For car groups D, E, F, G, H, N & O two payment cards must be submitted, one of which must be a credit one. Cash is not allowed

Cross border rental is possible under the following conditions:

•  Booking must be made at the Contact Center of Avis Greece (tel: +30 210 6879800, e-mail: contact@avis.gr).
•  Cross Border is only allowed in the following countries:
•  Albania, Andorra, Cyprus, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Portugal, Denmark, Iceland, Malta, Romania, Turkey, Moldavia, Finland, Ireland, Montenegro, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Israel , Morocco, Slovenia, Bulgaria, FYROM, Italy, Northern Ireland, Spain.
•  Booking must be on request only for categories A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, L, M & N. Not allowed for services: Avis Van Rental, Avis Prestige, Avis Flex.
•  There must be a written approval by Avis Greece at the start of the rental (not just by the booking process).
•  Payment is via Avis central account and/or credit card. The credit card is always required to guarantee the rental of a car, based on Avis General Rental Terms.
•  There will be additional costs for issuing the Green Card, for which you can get informed when making the booking. If the rental is over 1 month, additional Green Card(s) must be issued at extra cost. This cost is charged to the customer.
•  The renter is obliged to return the car to Greece.
•  The driver must have the new type of driving license (in Latin characters).

The price for cross border rental from Greece to abroad includes:

• 300 km free per day
• Third Party Cover
• Collision Damage Cover with excess amount - according to each car group
• Vehicle Theft Cover with excess amount - according to each car group
• Airport Surcharge
• City Tax, VAT

Cost per extra km (excl. Vat):

A 0,10 Euro
B 0,10 Euro
C 0,10 Euro
D 0,12 Euro
E 0,14 Euro
F 0,12 Euro
G 0,14 Euro
J 0,24 Euro
K 0,14 Euro
L 0,24 Euro
M 0,20 Euro
N 0,10 Euro

• Note: The customer should be aware that if Avis car is damaged while staying in another country, Avis is not responsible for replacing the car with another.
• Avis is not responsible for customer’s transportation back to Greece (cost and arrangements) in case of any problem.
• Avis has to approve in writing for carriage by ship.

Avis Prestige Fleet

Cross border rentals are forbidden for all car groups.

1) Third Party Cover
Also known as: Motor Liability Insurance, Legal Liability Insurance

What's covered?
Covers third parties in case of death or body injuries, including passengers (except the driver of the Avis vehicle), when using the Avis vehicle up to Euro 1.300.000 and material damages to third parties up to Euro 1.300.000.

What's not covered?
Theft or attempted theft of the vehicle.
Theft of personal belongings from the vehicle.
Death or injury to the driver.
Damage to the rental vehicle.

What's the cost?
Included

2) Collision Damage Cover
Also known as: LDW in Australia-NZ-USA, Vehicle Damage Waiver, CDW

What's covered?
If the rental car is damaged by a car accident or fire, you will be covered for the cost of the repairs of the Avis vehicle. You will, however have to pay an excess up to Euro 900 for car groups A, B, I & N, Euro 1100 for car groups D, E, F & G, Euro 1.350 for car groups C, J, K, M & O and Euro 2.000 for car groups H, L & P towards the repair costs, storage charges and loss of use, regardless of whether you were at fault or not. However, if we can recover these costs from a responsible third party, we will reimburse you.

What's not covered?
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, acts of God and terrorist attacks.
Damage caused to the underneath and the top of the car, the antenna, the mirrors and the tires or while Avis car was on board ship.

What's the cost?
If not included in the rate
Euro 12,5 per day for car groups A, B, I & N
Euro 16 per day for car groups C, D, E, F, G, J, K, M & O
Euro 22,5 per day H, L & P

(Prices do not include VAT)

Avis Prestige Fleet

What's covered?
If the rental car is damaged by a car accident or fire, you will be covered for the cost of the repairs of the Avis vehicle. The renter will, however have to pay up to a maximum of Euro 900 for car group A , Euro 1.100 for car group B , Euro 1.350 for car groups J & K, Euro 1.500 for car group G, Euro 2.000 for car group H, Euro 2.500 for car groups D , M & N and Euro 4.000 for car groups E & O towards the repair costs, storage charges and loss of use, regardless of whether the renter was at fault or not. However, if Avis can recover these costs from a responsible third party, will reimburse the renter.

What's not covered?
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, acts of God and terrorist attacks.
Damage caused to the underneath and the top of the car, the antenna, the mirrors and the tires or while Avis car was on board ship.

What's the cost?
Included

(Prices do not include VAT)


3) Super Cover
What's covered?
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 Avis Accident Report before the end of the rental. If another vehicle is involved in the accident with the Avis car, it is mandatory that the renter calls the road assistance company, indicated by Avis, for the recording of the accident and the photographing of the vehicles. It also covers glass damages and damage underneath the vehicle.

What's not covered?
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 acts of God and terrorist attacks.
Damage caused while Avis car was on board ship.

What's the cost?
Euro 15 per day for car groups A, B, I & N
Euro 20 per day for car groups D, E, F & G
Euro 23 per day for car groups C, J, K, M & O
Euro 35 per day for all other car groups H, L & P

(Prices do not include VAT)

The maximum charge of Super Cover is 14 days, per rental agreement (as long as the rental agreement is not more than 31+ days).

Avis Prestige Fleet

What's covered?
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 Avis Accident Report before the end of the rental. If another vehicle is involved in the accident with the Avis car, it is mandatory that the renter calls the road assistance company, indicated by Avis, for the recording of the accident and the photographing of the vehicles. It also covers glass damages and damage underneath the vehicle.

What's not covered?
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, acts of God and terrorist attacks.
Damage caused while Avis car was on board ship.

What's the cost?
Euro 18 per day for car groups A
Euro 25 per day for car groups J and K
Euro 35 per day for car groups D and H
Euro 55 per day for car groups E, F, G, N and O
(Prices do not include VAT)
The maximumchargeofSuper Cover is 14 days, perrentalagreement (as long as the rental agreement is not more than 31+ days).

4) Vehicle Theft Cover
Also known as: Theft Protection

What's covered?
It covers the cost of replacing the rental car (or parts of it) if it gets stolen. You may have to pay an excess, which varies by country, so you are asked to check the Terms & Conditions of the selected country at the time of booking. In Greece you will have to pay an excess up to Euro 900 for car groups A, B, I & N, Euro 1100 for car groups D, E, F & G, Euro 1.350 for car groups C, I, J, K, M & O and Euro 2.000 for car groups H, L & P.

What's not covered?
Negligence regarding loading of a vehicle (e.g. car unsupervised) or keys safe keeping (e.g. left in ignition).

What's the cost?
If not included in the rate
Euro 4,5 per day for car groups A, B, I & N
Euro 7 per day for car groups C, D, E, F, G, J, K, M & O
Euro 12 per day for all other car groups H, L & P

(Prices do not include VAT)

Note: In case of an accident or theft, the renter will still have to pay the excess amounts of CDW, Super CDW and TP, even if he was not at fault. If and when Avis recovers the cost of the damage/theft from the insurance company, then Avis will compensate the customer.

Avis Prestige Fleet

What's covered?
This covers the cost of replacing the rental car (or parts of it) if it gets stolen. The renter will, however have to pay up to a maximum of Euro 900 for car group A , Euro 1.100 for car group B , Euro 1.350 for car groups J & K, Euro 1.500 for car group G, Euro 2.000 for car group H, Euro 2.500 for car groups D , M & N and Euro 4.000 for car groups E & O towards the repair costs, storage charges and loss of use, regardless of whether the renter was at fault or not. However, if Avis can recover these costs from a responsible third party, will reimburse the renter.


What's not covered?
Negligence regarding loading of a vehicle (e.g. car unsupervised) or keys safe keeping (e.g. left in ignition).

What's the cost?
Included

(Prices do not include VAT)

Note: Note: In case of an accident or theft, the renter will still have to pay the excess amounts of CDW, Super CDW and TP, even if he was not at fault. If and when Avis recovers the cost of the damage/theft from the insurance company, then Avis will compensate the customer.

5) Personal Accident Insurance
Also known as: PAI
What's covered?
Covers the renter of the vehicle of up to Euro 50.000 in case of death, total or partial disability, plus up to Euro 2.000 for medical expenses incurred, due to the accident.

What's not covered?
Accidents that did not happen while driving the Avis car.
Accidents that happened before or after the rental.

What's the cost?
Euro 2,5 per day for all car groups

(Price does not include VAT)

The maximum charge of Personal Accident Insurance is 14 days, per rental agreement (as long as the rental agreement is not more than 31+ days).

Avis Prestige Fleet

What's covered?
Covers the renter of the vehicle of up to Euro 50.000 in case of death, total or partial disability, plus up to Euro 2.000 for medical expenses incurred, due to the accident.

What's not covered?
Accidents that did not happen while driving the Avis car.
Accidents that happened before or after the rental.

What's the cost?
Euro 2,5 per day for all car groups

(Price does not include VAT)

The maximum charge of Personal Accident Insurance is 14 days, per rental agreement (as long as the rental agreement is not more than 30 days).

6) Super Personal Accident Insurance
Also known as: Super PAI

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

What's not covered?
Accidents that did not happen while driving the Avis car.
Accidents that happened before or after the rental.

What's the cost?
Euro 3,5 per day for all car groups
(Price does not include VAT)

The maximum charge of Super Personal Accident Insurance is 14 days, per rental agreement (as long as the rental agreement is not more than 31+ days).

Avis Prestige Fleet

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

What's not covered?
Accidents that did not happen while driving the Avis car.
Accidents that happened before or after the rental.

What's the cost?
Euro 3,5 per day for all car groups

(Price does not include VAT)

The maximum charge of Super Personal Accident Insurance is 14 days, per rental agreement (as long as the rental agreement is not more than 30 days).