Renting a vehicle on an island - why not transport it

Why am I not allowed to take a rental vehicle to an island?

Many times we happen to hear from car rental companies that we are not allowed to take the car we just rented to our favorite island or in the opposite case we have rented a vehicle in one of our beautiful islands and we are not allowed to take it to another island or to the mainland.

Obviously in both cases it is not certain that it will happen, but even if it does happen, although it is not illegal, car rental companies have the right to create rules to protect their assets.

The reasons are too important to ignore. 

First the regime of insurance carriers regarding the transport of vehicles by ferries and ferry boats is complex. This is because when transporting vehicles by ship the insurance cover is the responsibility of the shipowner who is also responsible for the transport. Also there are not a few times when small or larger accidents occur with ships and ferry boats and the process drives drivers to a dead end.

In addition, roadside assistance, although the contracts state that they serve all of Greece, usually do not mention that the islands are not included and the reason has to do with both the legal and the insurance framework in force in our country.

As a result of the above, vehicle rental companies usually prevent lessees from carrying out such transfers.

In other cases, of course, where the lessee is allowed such a transfer, he is informed that he will assume the full responsibility and the costs that arise if necessary.

To avoid unpleasant consequences, it is legitimate for the tenant to choose providers in the areas he wants to visit or stay in.