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Drivers License / ID Restrictions

Driver License Requirements

  • All hirers must hold a valid original driving license including photo ID.
  • Driving licenses must have been held for a minimum of 2 years.
  • 7 EUR per day applies for licenses held for less than 2 years.
  • Driving licenses must be in English, Latin, or Roman alphabet.
  • Digital driving licenses are not accepted. A physical driving license is required at pickup.
  • An International Driving Permit is required when the license is not in English, Latin, or Roman alphabet.
  • Green Motion may deny rental at desk when mandatory documents are missing.

Rental May Be Denied For

  • Previous driving disqualifications
  • Pending prosecution or police enquiry
  • Convictions for offences related to theft, fraud, or dishonesty
  • At-fault accident within the last 5 years
  • More than 1 accident in the last 3 years
  • Defective vision

Forms of Identification: Valid photo ID (passport or national ID).

Local Traveller Restrictions: N/A

Forms of Payment

Method of PaymentAccepted for Local Rental ChargesAccepted for Security Deposit
Credit Card (VISA / Mastercard)YesYes
American ExpressYesNo
DinersYesNo
Pre-Paid (VISA / Mastercard)YesNo
Debit CardYesNo
Electronic Use CardYesNo

The accepted cards listed above must be in the main driver's name and have sufficient funds to cover the applicable pre-authorization.

If the credit card expires within 90 days of hire return date, the rental desk may refuse the rental.

Deposit and Protection Packages

Green Motion offers multiple protection packages. A security deposit is pre-authorized on the main driver's credit card.

Third-party liability is included in rates, limited to EUR 6,000,000 for property and bodily damage.

Car Group CodeBasic ExcessBasic DepositPlus ExcessPlus DepositPremium Excess
PO-A, PO-B, PO-BA, PO-BX, PO-BE, PO-K1200 EUR1500 EUR800 EUR1100 EUR400 EUR
PO-AA, PO-B1, PO-BH1, PO-C, PO-CA, PO-CA1, PO-G, PO-H, PO-HX, PO-J, PO-H1, PO-HA1800 EUR2100 EUR1200 EUR1500 EUR600 EUR
PO-CE, PO-CH, PO-D, PO-D1, PO-DA, PO-E, PO-E1, PO-F, PO-L2400 EUR2700 EUR1600 EUR1900 EUR800 EUR
PO-C1, PO-CB, PO-F7, PO-F71, PO-FW, PO-J1, PO-K1, PO-M9, PO-M91, PO-M9E, PO-SG3000 EUR3300 EUR2000 EUR2300 EUR1000 EUR
GDAR, GWAR, PEAR4500 EUR5000 EUR3000 EUR3500 EUR1500 EUR

Insurance Information

Roadside Assistance: 24-hour roadside assistance service is available to the customer.

Damage and Theft Excess Reduction / Waiver Products

Reduced Damage Waiver (RDW) reduces damage/theft excess to a lower amount.

Vehicle GroupPrice Per DayExcess AmountDeposit AmountMaximum AmountMinimal Charge 2 Days
PO-A, PO-B, PO-BA, PO-BX, PO-BE, PO-K17 EUR600 EUR900 EUR238 EUR34 EUR
PO-AA, PO-B1, PO-BH1, PO-C, PO-CA, PO-CA1, PO-G, PO-H, PO-HX, PO-J, PO-H1, PO-HA19 EUR720 EUR1020 EUR266 EUR38 EUR
PO-CE, PO-CH, PO-D, PO-D1, PO-DA, PO-E, PO-E1, PO-F, PO-L22 EUR960 EUR1260 EUR308 EUR44 EUR
PO-C1, PO-CB, PO-F7, PO-F71, PO-FW, PO-J1, PO-K1, PO-M9, PO-M91, PO-M9E, PO-SG25 EUR1200 EUR1500 EUR350 EUR50 EUR

Cross Border Restrictions and Optional Extras

Cross-border travel is allowed upon request and approval only.

  • Spain: 80 EUR
  • France: 200 EUR
  • If cross-border travel is not pre-approved and prepaid, penalties apply.

Optional Equipment List and Cost

  • Baby Seat: 13 EUR/day (max 182 EUR)
  • Child Seat: 13 EUR/day (max 182 EUR)
  • Child Booster Seat: 6 EUR/day (max 84 EUR)
  • GPS: 10 EUR/day (max 140 EUR)
  • Additional Driver: 9 EUR/day
  • Late Return Waiver: 15 EUR
  • Final Wash: 20 EUR per rental

Operational Fees and Policies

  • Out-of-hours services are on request and cannot be guaranteed at all stations.
  • Hotel delivery/drop-off can be requested via reservations@greenmotion.com with hotel name, address, phone, and booking reference.
  • Toll Device: 2.20 EUR/day (max 22.20 EUR); toll costs are always the hirer's responsibility.
  • Some vehicles include tracking devices used according to data protection policy.
  • Accidents must be reported truthfully and immediately according to rental terms.
  • Lost keys or lost property handling charges may apply.

Cancellation and No-Show Policy

  • Reservations are generally held for 2 hours after collection time (no-show rules apply after that).
  • Basic package: Non-refundable.
  • Plus and Premium packages: 7+ days before start date full refund, 3-6 days 50%, 2 days 25%, 0-1 day no refund.
  • A minimum cancellation fee applies to prepaid reservations.
  • Premium Plus package: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before reservation start time.