Vehicle Rental Terms & Conditions
1. General Information
This contract concerns the rental of a vehicle from the company S&YRent, based in Heraklion, Crete. By making a reservation and/or using the vehicle, the customer unreservedly accepts all of the following terms.
2. Renter Requirements
- Minimum age: 23 years
- Maximum age: 70 years
- Valid driving license held for at least 1 year
- For licenses issued outside the EU, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required
3. Payments & Security Deposit
- Pre-authorization/hold of €600 on a card.
- Release of the amount 7–14 days after the vehicle is returned.
4. Fuel Policy – Full to Full
The customer receives and returns the vehicle with a full tank.
If the tank is not full on return: fuel cost + €20 service fee.
5. Vehicle Insurance
Damages are not covered when caused by careless/illegal driving, to the underbody, tires, rims, windshield, off-road use, alcohol/substance use, or loss of key.
Driver’s excess up to €600.
6. Use of the Vehicle – Restrictions
It is forbidden to:
- Hand over the vehicle to an undeclared driver
- Smoke inside the vehicle (€80 charge)
- Drive dangerously or off-road
7. Kilometers
Unlimited mileage, unless otherwise specified.
8. Accidents – Damage – Theft
Immediate notification of the company is required, along with a police report and photos.
Without a report, the insurance does not apply.
9. Cleanliness
Charges of €50–€120 may apply for excessive dirt or soiling.
10. Cancellations
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.
- Less than 48 hours: 50% refund.
- No-show: non-refundable.
11. Fines
All traffic/parking fines are paid by the driver, plus a €20 administration fee.
12. GDPR
Personal data are stored securely and used only for reservation, identification, and tax purposes.
13. Applicable Law
Greek law applies – Courts of Heraklion have jurisdiction.