Rent From Locals is car rental marketplace connecting travelers with verified local companies and private owners. We are not a rental company. At rentfromlocals.gr you can compare prices, terms, deposits, and insurance, then book online at the best local rates.

Local providers often offer better value, flexible conditions, and fast handover. You avoid high deposits and overpriced add ons, and you do not need to have a credit card, you support the local economy, and get practical tips from locals.

Yes. Greece’s main roads are perfectly safe to drive. A rental car lets you reach even remote locations on your own schedule. Always follow local speed limits and check road conditions before mountain trips.

Most providers accept drivers 22+ with a valid licence held for at least one year. Some owners require 23+ or 25+ for certain car classes. The exact rule is shown on each car page.

EU and EEA licences, plus UK and US licences, are generally accepted without an IDP. If your licence is not Latin-alphabet or you are unsure, ask the owner via the contact button on the car page.

Search, compare, and book online in minutes.

• Select dates and location here: Book online
• For groups or long-term rentals, request a custom offer: Request an offer

Bookings are made only through the website. We do not accept reservations by phone, WhatsApp, or email.

Yes. All cars include mandatory Third Party Liability insurance that covers damage caused to third parties. Details appear on each listing and on your voucher.

Yes. You can choose optional CDW, Super CDW or full insurance, coverage details are given on the car listing, insurance section.

Options are listed under “Insurance” section on the car page and may include:

• CDW (Limited cover)
• Super CDW (Comprehensive cover)
• Full insurance removing customer liability, with covered events defined by the owner

Possibly. Fines, tolls, and fuel are not covered by full insurance. The deposit amount is shown on the car page.

Policies vary by car and are shown on the listing and during checkout. Cancellations within the stated deadline receive a full refund of service fees and guarantees.

After the deadline the amount paid by card is non-refundable. This includes service fees and the no-show guarantee.

At booking you pay the service fees and any refundable guarantees by card. The rental price is paid to the owner on delivery.

Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe. Rent From Locals never stores your full card data.

Some owners require a refundable deposit at pickup to cover damage, fines, or fuel. The exact amount appears on the car page and on your voucher.

The guarantee is held by Rent From Locals to secure your booking and is refunded after pickup. The deposit is held by the owner at delivery to cover damage, fines, or fuel.

We automatically refund the guarantee the day after pickup. Banks may take several days or weeks to process it. If you do not see it after three weeks, contact us.

Once accepted, you arrange delivery with the owner. Most cars can be delivered at Tirana Airport or at an agreed city location, then collected on your departure.

Yes. Select different pickup and drop-off points in search. The daily price and any delivery fee are shown separately before booking.

Mileage limits are shown on the car page. If no limit is listed, ask the owner via the contact button.

If a booking is refused, we immediately refund the service fees so you can book another car.

Most owners cover repair costs and may provide a replacement when available. Check the listing for roadside assistance and cross-border policy. If you cannot resolve it with the owner, email customerservice@rentfromlocals.al.

The commission funds our platform and support. The renter pays it online and the owner’s part is deducted from local payment.

For car-specific questions use the contact button on the listing. For platform questions email customerservice@rentfromlocals.com.

Registration is free. Sign up with Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, or email, then confirm via the email we send.

After signup, click New Listing to add each vehicle with photos, price, deposit, delivery areas, and insurance details.

You get alerts by email and WhatsApp. Accept or refuse within 24 hours. Keep prices, terms, and calendar accurate to reduce refusals.

Competitive prices, fast responses, positive reviews, and a high acceptance rate improve ranking. Add airport delivery and clear insurance options to boost conversions.

You are paid locally on delivery. For no-show protection, set a booking guarantee. It is blocked on the customer’s card and refunded after pickup unless the customer fails to show.

If the customer misses pickup and did not cancel in time, you receive the guarantee amount set on your listing.