WHEN CAN YOU RENT A CAR IN HERAKLION?

You are renting a car for the first time? Before travelling to Crete, make sure to read everything you need to know about the car hiring process. The team of RentCar.gr explains when you can rent a car by presenting three basic prerequisites—if you don't meet them, unfortunately, you might have to take the bus!

1. Make sure you have the needed documents for car rental

Identity Card is a basicrequirement to be able to rent a car. If you do not have your ID with you, you can use your passport.

2. Make sure you have a driving license for more than a year

It goes without saying that you must have your driving license with you. But to be able to use it for car hiring, it must be valid and—very importantly—must have been issued at least one year prior.

3. Check the age limit

If you are 18 and have just obtained your driving license, unfortunately, you are not eligible to rent a car, for the reasons mentioned above.between 20 and 24, note that insurance companies consider you a "young driver."  This means you can rent a car, but specific rules will apply to you. For more information, see:  Car rentals for new drivers - This is what you need to know.