1. Age Requirements
Renters/ Drivers must be 20 years old for car groups A, B, C and 25 years old for other car groups. The maximum allowed driving age is 75 years.
2. Driving License
The driving license must be issued at least 2 years before the car pickup date. National driving licenses from EU,UK, US, Canada, Australia, Gibraltar are accepted.
For guests from other non-EU countries International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory.
For countries that have signed the Vienna Convention {List of Countries} an IDP is not mandatory. Please note that driver's licences in digital form cannot be accepted, a valid physical copy must be present. Drivers must also have their passport or ID card upon arrival.
Country Driver Must Hold:
1) EU Nationals (including Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and N. Ireland, Switzerland & Liechtenstein nationals) National Driving License
2) Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Central African Republic, Chile, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Georgia, Ghana, Guyana, Holy See, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Niger,Pakistan, Peru, Philippines,Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tajikistan, Thailand, North Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vietnam, Zimbabwe Only card-type National Driving License
3) All other countries Both National AND International Driving License
3. Minimum Rental Period / Booking Length
The minimum rental period is 1 day. For any further scheduled extension, extra charges will apply.
The renter can return the vehicle 59 MINUTES after the agreed time free of charge after contacting the office.
If the vehicle returns after the agreed time without prior notice extra charge will apply.
4. Traffic & Parking Fines
The renter is liable for the payment of all traffic fines. Failure to report or pay for the fines results in details sent to the authorities to send on the fine with penalties.
5. Deposit
No Deposit is Required to Secure a Booking,
Full Prepayment is required for the following categories: J1, J2, J3
6. Third Party Insurance
The coverage of all Cosmos vehicles regarding damages against third parties is included in all contract prices as it is mandatory by Greek Law.
7. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) Policy
Cosmos Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is included in the rental price with a certain excess amount. (600, €900, €1.200 , €1.800 depending on the car type) This amount will be blocked on a CREDIT CARD (ONLY) for security. The drivers must return the vehicle in the same condition they received it. If the car needs extensive cleaning, the amount of 60 euros plus tax will be charged. Insurance does not cover damages regarding underside, tyres, wheels, roof, interior & glass parts (including windscreen) unless they were caused by a third party in an accident.
All damages caused due to driving off-road are not covered, the renter holds full responsibility and will have to bear any towing charges. Fire and theft insurance are included in the price with an excess of €600, €900, €1.200, €1.800, euro depending on the car type.
8. Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) Policy
Cosmos Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) insurance offers zero excess insurance, covering bodywork and glass parts.
Damage to the interior, underside, tyres, loss or damage of antennae, key, wheel covers is subject to being charged.
9. Full Damage Waiver (FDW) Policy
Full Damage Waiver provides zero excess and covers all the car but with excemptions (Read below)
10. Insurance Exemptions (PLEASE READ)
If you have not been added to the rental agreement as an additional driver.
If driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
If driving against traffic regulations.
If driving off-road.
If the car is carrying more passengers than the number it is licensed for. Please note infants count as passengers.
If keys are stolen or lost.
Theft due to keys being left in the vehicle (negligence).
Theft of personal belongings.
Interior damages.
11.Accident or Damages
In case of a road accident or damages, the renter must inform COSMOS/ Road Assistance immediately
12.Taxes
Our rates are final and include 24% VAT and 0,5% local taxes.
13. Fuel & Mileage
The renter has to return the vehicle with the same level of fuel as delivered.
Fuel used during the renting period is covered by the renter.
If the car is returned with less fuel than upon delivery, the renter will be charged the difference plus 12 euro the refuelling charge
If the car is returned with more fuel than delivered, NO refund is given.
Unlimited mileage on the island is included. If the car is driven outside the island, there will be a charge per kilometre driven.
14. Delivery & Collection
Free of charge from Corfu International Airport to our office from 08:00 until 21:00.
Deliveries and collections after these hours are charged.
Deliveries to all other locations are charged.
15. Availability
Cars are delivered according to the booked car category and NOT according to the car model booked. We try to assign to each reservation the chosen car model, but in case of no availability of the chosen model, our company reserves the right to offer to the customer any other model of the same or bigger category.
16. Method of Payment
Payment at the time of booking: Pay by credit card (Mastercard, Visa) AMERICAN EXPRESS is not accepted.
Payment upon arrival: Pay by cash or by credit / debit card (Mastercard, Revolut, Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro). AMERICAN EXPRESS is not accepted.
Credit/Debit card MUST be present for the arrangement of the security deposit.
17. Our Vehicles
All cars are fully checked and serviced.
All cars are cleaned and disinfected.
Free 24-hour road assistance.
In case of breakdown, the company is obliged to replace the vehicle within 24hrs.
18. Cancellation Policy
Free cancelation 72 hours prior to arrival.
For cancelations within 24 hours one there is NO REFUND given.
We reserve the right to cancel a booking one hour after the original arrival time if we have not been notified for any delay.
19. Restrictions (PLEASE READ)
1) Driving the car outside of the island is not allowed. If the car is taken anywhere other than Corfu Island, the vehicle is not covered by insurance or road assistance. The renter will be charged 1,5 euro per kilometer driven.
2)Pets are not allowed in the car.
3)Smoking is not allowed in the car.
4) Food is not allowed
5) Swimwear is not allowed.
Please make sure that your luggage will fit in the car you have chosen.
20. CLEANING FEE
A cleaning fee of 65€ plus 24% VAT will be applied if the car does not return in the same condition as collected from the renter.
21. In the event of an incident / accident claim, n administration fee of 70€ plus 24% VAT will be applied in any case with full insurance or not !!!
22. Changes to terms and conditions
We reserve the right to change / update our terms and conditions without notice.