The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Zakynthos are: BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Daihatsu Terios, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Fortuner, BMW X3 and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Greece ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Greece are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Zakynthos!
Common questions on rental process
It is very problematic to travel in serpentine roads of Crete with children. The motion is likely to make them seek. In order to avoid troubles, tourists are recommended to make frequent stops along the route. Of course, in this case the ride to the place of destination will take a lot more time. Bracelets from motion sickness and special medications that help to deal with seasickness will also be of a great use.
There is nothing difficult in orientating on local roads, even though there may be no usual signs. Simply remember that when in motion cars that move closer to the right side have the advantage. This simple rule will help to solve all disputes and doubtful situations with ease.
Signs with dashed Roman numerals I and II on a blue background are rather unusual for many drivers. Installed along roads, these signs mean that parking on this side of the road is prohibited on odd or even days. Drivers should be very careful with these signs in order not to park a car on the wrong side.
