Bookings and Payment
When making a booking, you will pay a deposit online via a secure payment processor, for and on behalf of the Rental Provider. The balance of the rental price must be paid at the time of vehicle delivery or pick-up. Accepted payment methods for the balance depend on the local area. In many cases, cash is recommended due to limited on-site card facilities. All bookings are subject to the conditions presented prior to confirmation, including any taxes, surcharges, or additional fees.
Licence Requirements
Minimum licence categories in Greece:
- 50 cc scooters: AM, M or B
- Scooters up to 125 cc: A1, A2 or A
- Scooters over 125 cc: A2 or A
- Motorbikes over 250 cc: A
- Quads, buggies, or cars: B
International Driving Permit (IDP): Any licence issued outside the European Economic Area requires an IDP in addition to the national licence. Accepted: Licences from EU and certain non-EU European countries with Latin characters. Not accepted: Provisional, learner, or expired licences. Only original licences are valid — copies or photos are not accepted. Experience on motorised two-wheelers is mandatory for scooter rentals. Without such experience, it is strongly advised not to rent a scooter. Customers from the UK: Category P (valid in the UK for mopeds up to 50 cc) is not valid in Greece. For mopeds, at least A1 is required.
Insurance and Liability
All rental scooters, quads, and buggies include third-party liability, fire, and theft coverage as required by Greek law. No Rental Provider in Greece offers full insurance that covers driver-caused damage for scooters or quads. The renter is responsible for all damage caused to the rented vehicle (including falls, collisions, misuse), with charges based on the cost of parts to be replaced. Off-road use and beach driving are strictly prohibited. Violations may incur a €150 fee and loss of any insurance coverage. Vehicles are insured for use only on the island of Rhodes. Transport to other islands or the mainland is prohibited.
Safety Regulations
Helmets are mandatory for scooter and quad drivers and passengers. The fine for not wearing a helmet is €350 (issued by police). Damaged helmets are charged at €30 each. Helmets must not be hung from the vehicle while driving. Scooters and quads are limited to a maximum of two persons. Carrying more is prohibited, even with children as extra passengers. Overloading or transporting excessive baggage is not permitted. Adhere to all speed limits. Dangerous or reckless driving may result in immediate termination of the rental without refund. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited. In such cases, insurance coverage is void and full liability rests with the driver.
Technical and Mechanical Provisions
Tyre pressure is checked by Rental Providers. Renters must not inflate tyres themselves — overinflated quad tyres can be dangerous. Costs for broken tyres, lost keys, or “dry-driven” engines: minimum €30 for replacement parts. Do not add oil or fluids (other than fuel) to the vehicle. Only the Rental Provider or authorised partners may perform maintenance.
Delivery and Return
Standard delivery to the customer’s accommodation usually takes place between 08:30 and 10:00 on the first rental day, unless another delivery time has been confirmed by the Rental Provider.
Delivery and collection are only possible at a valid accommodation address, such as a hotel, apartment, villa, guesthouse, or another clearly agreed meeting point outside restricted areas.
No airport delivery or airport collection service is provided.
For regulatory and operational reasons, vehicles cannot be delivered to, collected from, or handed over directly at Rhodes Airport, inside the airport area, at airport parking areas, arrival/departure zones, or any other airport-related meeting point.
This also applies if the customer enters “Airport”, “Rhodes Airport”, “RHO”, “Diagoras Airport” or a similar airport-related description as the hotel, accommodation, delivery address, pick-up location, or return location. Such an entry does not create any obligation for the Rental Provider to deliver or collect a vehicle at the airport.
The airport area is subject to strict regulations and private companies without special authorisation are not permitted to operate vehicle handovers there. In addition, flight delays, baggage delays, waiting times, and uncertainty around arrival times can seriously disrupt the delivery schedule and cause delays for other customers.
For this reason, deliveries are arranged to fixed accommodation addresses at confirmed times. Customers arriving by plane must provide a valid accommodation address outside the airport area. If no valid delivery or return address is provided in time, the booking may be delayed, changed, or treated as a late cancellation/no-show according to the applicable cancellation conditions.
No direct delivery into the old towns of Rhodes or Lindos is available. In such cases, a suitable meeting point outside the restricted area will be arranged.
Late returns are charged at the daily rental rate. Fuel remaining at the end of the rental is non-refundable.
Cancellations and Changes
Cancellations are free of charge up to 48 hours before the rental start. Later cancellations, or inability to present the required valid licence at delivery, will result in forfeiture of the deposit. Changes to bookings must be agreed directly with the Rental Provider.
Accidents and Breakdowns
In the event of a technical issue or accident:Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine.
- Contact the Rental Provider immediately using the emergency number on the vehicle and in the rental contract.
- Do not attempt repairs yourself.
- Wait for instructions or roadside assistance.
Many Rental Providers offer 24/7 roadside assistance.
Miscellaneous
Vehicle colours may differ from those shown on the fortunascooter.com Sites. There are no kilometre restrictions unless specified in the Rental Provider’s terms. Most vehicles may be equipped with GPS for safety and operational purposes.
Legal Notice
By booking through fortunascooter.com, you acknowledge that:
- The Platform acts solely as an intermediary.
- The rental contract and all service obligations rest with the Rental Provider.
- Disputes must be resolved directly with the Rental Provider.