Compare & Rent Cars in Greece & Beyond!

Karpadu is a car rental platform born in Greece, partnering with reliable local companies throughout Greece, the Balkans, the Mediterranean and a growing number of countries. Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, Naxos, and many more destinations — local prices and flexible options everywhere.

Simply choose your pick-up and drop-off locations (such as airports, ports, or hotels), select your rental dates, choose the vehicle that suits you, and easily complete your online booking.

Yes, drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license. Use the age filter on the homepage to see all partners who accept your age — each provider sets its own minimum limit.

We accept cash, debit, credit, and prepaid cards. If you choose Premium Insurance, you can pay at pick-up with a zero deposit, without the need for a credit card. In the case of basic insurance, some companies may require a refundable deposit and a credit card. All payment terms are clearly displayed during booking.

Yes, you can modify or cancel your reservation for free up to 48 hours before the rental begins. Check our cancellation policy for more details.

It depends on the pick-up location. If you pick up at an airport or port, delivery to your accommodation is usually not available — you pick up the car directly there. If you choose a city center pick-up and the partner offers it, you can always send a request and we will do our best to arrange it.

Not at all — it is usually cheaper. Because our local partners appear side-by-side on our platform, they are forced to maintain highly competitive prices to win your booking. Furthermore, we strictly evaluate every company we work with, so you get the best local prices with the guarantee of renting from a reliable partner who respects their customers.

Yes. Every car booked through Karpadu includes unlimited mileage (unlimited kilometers) as standard, with Basic, Full, or Premium Insurance. There are no distance limits and no per-kilometer charges, so you can freely explore all of Crete, the Greek mainland, and the islands.

The security deposit is an amount the rental company blocks on your card at pick-up to secure your excess. It is not charged, and it is released once the car is returned without damage. If your excess is zero, it covers only fuel and keys, and with Premium Insurance there is no deposit at all.

Not necessarily. Use the filters on our site to show only rentals without a deposit and immediately find the right option. With Premium Insurance, the rental always has a zero deposit at pick-up. If you choose basic insurance, some rentals may require a refundable deposit and a credit card — all terms are clearly displayed before booking.

Yes. Basic insurance is always included in the rental. You can also choose Premium Insurance, which covers damage with zero excess and a zero deposit at pick-up, with no credit card needed. Glass, tyres, mirrors and the undercarriage are excluded at every level.

The excess, also called the deductible or franchise, is the most you pay towards covered damage to the rental car when you are at fault. Basic Insurance has a fixed excess, Full Insurance reduces it or brings it to zero, and Premium Insurance has a €0 excess. The exact amount is shown during booking.

If your rental includes zero excess (0 deductible/franchise) — either through Full or Premium Insurance — your excess amount is reduced to zero for standard accidents. Glass, tyres, mirrors and the undercarriage are excluded at every insurance level. However, as with all rental companies, your insurance is completely voided if you violate the contract or applicable laws. You bear full responsibility for damages in cases such as: Traffic rule violations (e.g., running a red light, ignoring a STOP sign, or failing to yield); Off-road driving (dirt roads or unpaved roads — this is strictly prohibited and not covered by any insurance); Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In case of an accident, immediately contact the rental company's emergency support and the local authorities. Keep the necessary documents handy for insurance coverage and support.

The other driver's insurance. Call the rental company's emergency line straight away, so that the accident and the other driver's fault are officially recorded (by the insurers and, if needed, the police). Their insurance then pays for the damage to your rental car, and you pay nothing.

At most your excess. Damage to the other vehicle is paid by the rental car's third-party liability insurance, which every booking includes. For the rental car itself you pay up to your excess: the fixed amount with Basic Insurance, less or nothing with Full Insurance, and €0 with Premium Insurance. Glass, tyres, mirrors and the undercarriage are always excluded, and breaking the law voids all cover.