1. Driver Age & License Requirements
Minimum age:
- 24 years old for categories A & B
- 27 years old for categories C, D and above
Maximum age: 65 years old
If age requirements are not met, the vehicle cannot be delivered, and the deposit is non-refundable.
2. Driver’s License
- Drivers must hold a valid license for at least 3 years.
- Licenses accepted from: EU, USA, UK, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Israel, Russia, Ukraine.
- For all other countries, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required.
3. Kilometers & Taxes
- All rentals include unlimited mileage.
- Prices include 24% VAT.
4. Rental Duration
- The minimum rental period is 3 days (72 hours).
- A 60-minute grace period is allowed after the scheduled return time.
- Delays up to 1 hour are free of charge.
- Beyond that, a 20% hourly charge of the daily rate applies.
- The maximum charge for a delayed return will not exceed the cost of one extra rental day.
5. Insurance
- Basic third-party liability insurance is included (bodily injury & property damage).
- Damage to tires, rims, undercarriage or interior is not covered.
- CDW (Collision Damage Waiver): +€15/day with an excess of €700.
- Fire & theft: Covered through CDW with excess.
- Personal accident insurance: Covers medical expenses and accidental death.
- Coverage becomes void in case of K.O.K. violations, improper use, or failure to report damage.
6. Roadside Assistance
- Provided 24/7 free of charge, unless the renter is at fault.
- If the renter is responsible, towing costs will apply.
- After-hours calls are handled via emergency mobile line.
7. Additional Drivers
- Primary driver is included free of charge.
- Second driver: +€5/day.
- Maximum: 2 drivers per contract.
8. Payment Policy
For phone bookings, a 50% deposit is required to confirm the reservation.
- Paid via Stripe (credit/debit card) or bank transfer.
- Balance payable at vehicle return by cash or card (Visa/Mastercard).
- For online bookings: Full payment is required at the time of booking.
- Refueling (if fuel is missing)
- Late return
- Damages not covered by insurance
- Extra cleaning for unusual dirt
- Lost/damaged accessories (e.g. GPS, baby seats)
- 2nd driver fee: €5/day
9. Fuel Policy
- The vehicle must be returned with the same fuel level as received (not necessarily full).
- Missing fuel will be charged along with a refueling fee.
10. Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Free of charge at:
- Evdilos Port
- Northern Ikaria
- Ikaria Airport, Agios Kirykos Port, Southern Ikaria
- Other areas: upon request.
11. Vehicle Condition
- Vehicles are thoroughly checked before and after each rental.
- Renters must return the vehicle in the same condition as received.
- Undeclared damages will be charged to the renter.
12. Damages & Replacement
In case of accident or major breakdown, replacement is arranged within 24 hours, subject to availability.
- The renter must contact Slow Go Cars immediately and notify the police if another vehicle or injury is involved.
- A damage report form must be completed.
- Failure to report may result in loss of insurance coverage.
- Full cost of repair
- Daily rental fee until restoration
13. Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation up to 10 days before pick-up.
- Cancellations up to 10 days or no-shows: deposit is non-refundable.
14. Vehicle Use Restrictions
Insurance and rental become void if:
- The vehicle is driven off-road (dirt roads, rocky, muddy or non-paved surfaces)
- K.O.K. violations (Greek traffic law)
- Leaving Ikaria or transport by ferry (strictly prohibited)
- Racing, commercial or professional use
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving by unauthorized or unqualified persons
- burned clutch
- climbing/sitting on the car (hood, roof, trunk)
- interior damage
15. Company Right
Slow Go Cars reserves the right to:
- Refuse service to any customer violating terms
- Cancel reservations due to force majeure or mechanical issues
- Replace the reserved vehicle with another of similar or higher category if necessary
1. PUBLIC LIABILITY / THIRD PARTY INSURANCE
All vehicles are covered by a Third Party Liability insurance policy, which provides protection
against the financial consequences of legal liability that may be imposed on the owner and/or
the driver of the rented vehicle, for bodily injury (including death) or property damage to third
parties, arising from the use of said vehicle.
Coverage is not provided:
- When the vehicle is driven by an unauthorized driver.
- For injury or damage to the driver of the vehicle or their property.
- For damage, loss, or theft of baggage or other personal items carried in the vehicle.
Third party insurance is mandatory.
2. FULL INSURANCE
The coverage includes a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), which covers damage to the vehicle
with a deductible of €700.
Not covered:
- Rims, tires, roof, interior, undercarriage, glass parts (including windscreen), keys.
- Damage due to reckless driving or traffic law violations.
- Damage from off-road or inaccessible routes.
3. ADDITIONAL TERMS & ACCIDENTS
All accidents must be reported immediately. The driver is obliged to fill in and send a detailed accident report.
4. INSURANCE EXCLUSIONS
No insurance coverage applies:
- If the driver is not listed on the rental agreement as an authorized driver.
- If driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- If traffic regulations are violated.
- If the car is driven off-road.
- If the vehicle carries more passengers than allowed (infants count as passengers).
- In case of theft due to driver negligence (e.g., keys left in the vehicle).
- In case of loss or damage to personal belongings.
No insurance is valid in cases of driving under the influence, speeding, or any traffic violation.
5. ADDITIONAL TERM
It is strictly forbidden to transport the vehicle to mainland Greece or outside Ikaria.