Booking and Availability
Every booking is based on the category of the vehicle and not the model. Models may different according to the availability and logistics of each day. Each car group consists of certain models that are similar in size, engine and boot capacity.
Age Requirements
Young Drivers below 23 are allowed to only rent cars from A, B, C, category with an additional fee of 15 euros.
Drivers from age 23 – 68 can rent a car from every category without an additional charge
Senior Drivers above 68 are allowed to rent a car from every category with an extra fee of 10 euros
Additional Driver
The person named on the reservation must be the main driver, present at time of rental and payer of any rental charges.
Additional drivers are possible with a fee of € 5 (including tax) per day for additional drivers.
Driving License and Requirements
Domestic renters and EU nationals will need to present a valid national identity card or a passport at the rental counter as photographic identification.
Non EU nationals will need to present a valid passport in the Roman alphabet as proof of identity.
All drivers must present a full valid national driving license. All drivers must have held their full license for a minimum of 1 year.
Renters from non EU countries are required to bring a valid International Driving Permit along with the national driving license. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed which may include an identity check with an external organization.
Upon the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU) the requirements for UK Driving license holders driving in EU member states may change. Please check the requirements before travelling. Government advice may be found at: https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad/international-driving-permit
If a rentee cannot provide at the rental desk the necessary documentation as stated above, the reservation is immediately canceled, and there will be no refund.
Form of Payments
Acceptable credit cards are: American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard / Mastercard, Visa
Debit cards are accepted as a method of payment but also for secure deposit.
We also accept payments via Paypal
Cash is accepted as a method of payment but in accordance with tax regulations, the maximum payment in cash cannot exceed the amount of € 499.00 (flat amount). On occasions that the lessee wants to pay a secure deposit or any other payment for more than € 499.00, must present an acceptable credit card or debit card.
For all Online” bookings, the person in whose name the vehicle is booked must be present on the day of delivery.
Secure Deposit
At the pickup the deposit amount will be blocked to the renter’s credit card / debit card. If the card originally used has expired, been lost/stolen, renter must produce the replacement card from the same card issuer. The card must be in your name and the issue/expiry dates should correspond to those of the original card.
At the time of rental an authorization is obtained on your credit card/debit card. There must be sufficient credit on your card to cover all charges. A secure deposit is obtained on your credit card in the amount of:
VehicleGroup | Amount |
(A) Seat Mii or similar (B) Suzuki Ignis or similar(C) Suzuki Swift or similar (D)Seat Ibiza or similar | €250.00 |
(E) Seat Arona or similar (F) Suzuki Vitara or similar (G) Suzuki S-Cross or similar | €350.00 |
The deposit amount will be released at the cardholder’s bank after some period, depending on the bank provider
Price Calculation
Prices are based on the pick-up and drop-off times, car models, places and dates that you agree before your rental starts.
Taxes
All rates are subject to a Government tax (VAT) at a rate of 24%.
Minimum Rental
The minimum rental period is considered 24 hours.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund of the prepaid reservation will be made:
If the cancellation is made 48 hours before the date of your scheduled pick-up
if the cancellation happens in less than 48hours, there would be an extra administration charge of 30 euros including VAT.
If you fail to cancel your reservation prior to the Pick Up Time and do not collect the vehicle on the Pick Up Date, we reserve the right to charge you for all days of the rental which recovers our administration costs and compensates us for our inability to rent the vehicle when it was reserved for your use.
If the lessee books a car in 48 hours before the pickup date and then cancels it, an extra charge of 30 euros including VAT will apply for late cancellation and administrative fees.
If the lessee fails to provide the necessary documents such as driving licence, ID or passport during the pickup time the booking is immediately canceled and the lessee may get his booking refund if it was pre paid, but the rental would apply an extra charge of 30 euros including VAT for late cancellation and administrative fees.
Refunds and potential charges will be processed automatically after the cancellation and will be made to the debit / credit card used for the original booking.
Late Arrival Policies
If you make a reservation at a particular pick-up location and you do not arrive at the specified pick-up location for the rental within an hour of the agreed pick-up time, the reservation will expire and fees will apply.
However if you are arriving by airplane and have provided Motion Autos car rental with flight details (including airline and flight number), the reservation will be held until one hour after the flight has landed and cleared. In the case of flight delay the location will remain open provided that the lessee has notified the office about the delay and the new arrival time.
Rental Extensions
If at the time of vehicle delivery / collection you wish to rent a larger car or rent for a longer period, you may do so, subject to availability, on payment of additional charges.
Non-authorized rental extension
We reserve the right to make a Late Return Charge of EUR 30,00€ to compensate us in part for the costs we incur in finding an alternative vehicle to satisfy our next booking for your vehicle and for our administration costs in contacting you to return the vehicle
Been Late returning the car
Usually we give one 1 hour of grace. If the lessee fails to bring the vehicle on the agreed time that is being stated on the contract, a full day’s rental will be charged.
Traffic Fines
The renter is responsible for any traffic fines imposed due to any sort of violation of the Greek traffic law. If the traffic fine won’t be paid by the renter, it will be sent to the renter’s address provided on the car rental contract. It is the responsibility of each hirer to cover the cost of any parking fines and traffic violations including but not limited to unpaid tolls and Congestion Charges.
When fines or traffic violations occur and a rental vehicle is involved in the violation we reserve the right to apply an administration fee. Cost of the administration fee: 50€ VAT included (non refundable fee).
Fuel Policies
We provide “Fair Fuel Policy” .Return the rented vehicle with the same level of fuel as on collection.
All vehicles will be supplied with a full tank. At the time of pick up the level of fuel will be marked on your agreement.
For rentals you must return the vehicle with the same quantity of fuel as shown at the pickup time. If the vehicle is returned with less fuel a refueling service charge will apply in the amount of €30 (including tax) in addition to the cost of the fuel.
Delivery&Collection
Free of Charge at Corfu International Airport & Corfu Port from 09.00 until 21.00.For pick-up and drop-off outside these hours the charges are:
21:00 – 00:00 – 15 €
00:00 – 07:00 – 30 €
07:00 – 09:00 – 15 €
Returns/ParkingFee
All vehicles should be returned at the local office’s car parking or the location mentioned by the rental agreement. The drop off at public parking, hotel, or other area without the written permission of the local office will incur a Parking Fee. The charge will be calculated as the Administration Fee (50€ VAT included)
Vehicle Cleaning Charge:
All cars must be returned in the same condition as received.
In case of returning a rented car in dirty condition, then a charge of 30€ will apply (including VAT) for the cleaning of the vehicle. In case of extreme dirt, the cost of the biological cleaning including VAT will be charged on behalf of the lessee
Smoking Policy
Motion Autos follows a no smoking policy for all vehicles. If you have smoked or allowed smoking within the vehicle, charges will apply for cleaning the vehicle as stated above.
Pets& Animals
Pets and Animals are not allowed to carry with our vehicles. If you require to carry your pet you may contact us.
Ferrying Vehicle Policy
All of our vehicles are not permitted to leave Corfu Island to travel to another part of Greece or to leave the Country. All ferry journeys are not allowed. Disobeying this rule will result in legal action against the lessee.
Safety Seats
Safety seats are mandatory by law in Greece for children up to 8 years.
The cost per day is 5€ and available upon request. Baby seats are available for ages 0-3 years old and booster seat for ages 3-6 years old, depending on height and weight. It’s always the lessee’s responsibility to check if the seat is adjusted correctly before driving away. If you are not sure which one you have to choose on the reservation form you can add as a comment the details of your baby/child (height and weight).
Please note that a maximum of 2 seats is allowed per vehicle.
Accident or Breakdown
In the event of a breakdown, accident or mechanical difficulties, you must call us immediately
If the vehicle experiences battery failure, Motion Autos will provide a jump start. Motion Autos Corfu will provide you replacement of a flat tire or damaged tire with the spare. Renter remains liable for the cost of the damages.. We must give authority for repairs or replacement of cars. Please keep copies of all documentation you are asked to complete. This may be needed if you wish to make a claim. For accidents, a police report and an incident report from the car hire counter will be required.
24 hours Roadside Assistance
Emergency Roadside Assistance included in your rate. In cases of extreme road networks that the roadside assistance is not able to cover, the lessee will be charged the cost of the assistance.
Damage Policy
We will provide a summary of any damage on the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) at the start of the rental. Please check to make sure it is correct. We will also inspect the vehicle on your return and provide a VCR to record any new damage, which will not include any fair wear and tear.
At peak times you should allow 20 to 30 minutes to complete the inspection with our staff and agree to any damage. If you don’t have time to do this any new damage will be assessed in your absence.
Hidden Damage: Some damage will not be apparent on post-rental inspection, such as damage caused to inaccessible parts of the vehicle (e.g. the engine, fuel tank or clutch) or hidden by adverse light or weather conditions. If we find any such damage we will notify you, with evidence, before we charge you.
Damage assessments and charge
There are three common scenarios:
i. Simple damage – agreed on return
For simple damage agreed with you on return, we will charge you in line with our damage matrix and include the cost in your final invoice.
ii. Simple damage – not agreed because you are not present
If you are not present in return, but the damage is simple, our counter staff will evaluate the charge using the damage matrix, notify you by mail/ email and charge you through the final invoice. We aim to complete this within 24 hours of the end of the rental. We will shortly amend this process to ensure that you are notified of the damage at least seven days before we charge your credit card.
iii. Significant damage
If the damage is significant and is not covered by the damage matrix we will refer it to our damage assessors for evaluation. They will write to you identifying the damage and the charge, with evidence, seven days before charging your credit card. We aim to complete this assessment in 30 to 90 days.
Notification and evidence
We will provide evidence of any damage charge we make, which should include (i) the Rental Agreement number, date and return location, (ii) a damage appraisal from a repair body shop and/ or the invoice for the repairs, and (iii) a signed VCR, any Accident Report Form, photographs of the damage in situ and of the odometer.
Damage matrix = We aim to deal with damage in a quick and practical way by using our damage repair matrix. This contains the average cost of repairing the most common and minor damage based on the costs of body repair shops for parts and labor
Insurance Administrative Fees
In case of accident due to the renter’s liability the renter has the obligation to pay a non-refundable fee of € 50.00 to cover administration expenses.
Collision Damage Waiver
Collision Damage Waiver is a service which reduces your financial liability for damage to the Motion Autos’ vehicle, its parts and accessories, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.
All rentals are subject to a non-waivable excess for which you are responsible in the event of damage to the Motion Autos’ vehicle during the rental (listed below).
For A , B, C, D Category the excess is 800 EUR
For E, F and G Category the excess is 1200 EUR
Please note your liability for the damage will not be reduced if you or the authorized drivers are responsible in particular, but not limited to the following circumstances:
• Striking overhead or overhanging objects;
• Driving into a barrier that is too low for the vehicle to pass beneath;
• Driving into a barrier in a car park before it fully opens;
• Driving on a road in bad condition without due care resulting in damage to the undercarriage;
• Driving on a beach causing damage by salt water and/or sand;
• Driving through flooded roads causing damage to the engine;
• Putting wrong fuel in the vehicle or otherwise contaminating the fuel;
• Damage occurring as a result of ignoring a warning light;
• Burning a clutch (which requires persistent ill use) or using the handbrake incorrectly;
• Damage to the wheel rim caused by driving with a flat tyre;
• Fitting unauthorized objects to the interior or exterior of the vehicle;
• Carrying especially dirty or smelly materials that require extra cleaning costs or that damage or burn the interior;
• Damage resulting from locking the keys in the vehicle or losing the keys;
• Damage resulting from leaving the windows open.
Please note you may still be held responsible for damage to or loss of car parts such as windscreens, antenna, glasses, wheels, tires, undercarriage, locks, roof and interior.
Full Insurance – reduced excess
We also provide you the option for Full Insurance that reduces your excess amount
The cost of Full Insurance is:
o 12 EUR per day with 300 EUR excess at A , B, C, D Category
o 15 EUR per day with 300 EUR excess at E, F, G Category
Please note your liability for the damage will not be reduced if you or the authorized drivers are responsible in particular, but not limited to the following circumstances:
• Striking overhead or overhanging objects;
• Driving into a barrier that is too low for the vehicle to pass beneath;
• Driving into a barrier in a car park before it fully opens;
• Driving on a road in bad condition without due care resulting in damage to the undercarriage;
• Driving on a beach causing damage by salt water and/or sand;
• Driving through flooded roads causing damage to the engine;
• Putting wrong fuel in the vehicle or otherwise contaminating the fuel;
• Damage occurring as a result of ignoring a warning light;
• Burning a clutch (which requires persistent ill use) or using the handbrake incorrectly;
• Damage to the wheel rim caused by driving with a flat tire;
• Fitting unauthorized objects to the interior or exterior of the vehicle;
• Carrying especially dirty or smelly materials that require extra cleaning costs or that damage or burn the interior;
• Damage resulting from locking the keys in the vehicle or losing the keys;
• Damage resulting from leaving the windows open.
Please note you may still be held responsible for damage to or loss of car parts such as windscreens, antenna, glasses, wheels, tires, undercarriage, locks, roof and interior.
Lost Keys
Motion Autos will charge if keys are lost or damaged. Lost keys are not covered under the insurance excess or risk reduction packages. Drivers will be liable for all costs relating to recovery, loss of use, replacement car and repair.