Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about instacar
What does the term car leasing mean?
In the last few years, car leasing has become increasingly popular. The term refers to leasing a new or used car for a specified period, with benefits set by the company involved. instacar is the company that initiated the concept of flexible car leasing in Greece.
What is instacar?
instacar is here to fill the gap between the expensive long-term car rental and the demanding and inflexible option of traditional leasing. Now, with a monthly subscription, you can get cars from official Greek dealerships, easily, quickly, and for as many months as you want.
Who can hire a vehicle from instacar?
instacar is for individuals and professionals looking for a modern vehicle with a monthly subscription, without being bound by closed contracts and hidden charges.
What benefits does instacar leasing offer me?
With your instacar subscription, you are exempt from annual road tax and costs related to car maintenance and tire changes. You are also benefiting from comprehensive insurance coverage. Plus, depending on your subscription package, you can return your car with a 30-day notice at no charge and even change your subscription or upgrade your current car.
Can I lease a car without a deposit?
For instacar, a deposit was and will never be necessary. However, if you want to submit a certain amount at the beginning of your contract- as much as you prefer, this will ensure a more favorable price for you. This option is available for the 12- and 24-month subscription packages.
What is the difference between the three instacar subscription packages?
instacar leasing is the most stress-free leasing process as it offers the fully agile "Month to Month" option, plus two fixed-term subscription packages for you to choose the one that better suits your needs.
The "Month to Month" package allows you to have your instacar for as long as you want and to terminate your contract without a penalty. At the same time, you have the ultimate flexibility to change your leased vehicle as often as your needs dictate.
With fixed-term subscription packages (12 or 24 months), you get a more favorable price for your vehicle. In these packages, you can still end your contract earlier, but you will be charged an early termination fee. The fee varies depending on the package and it will be communicated to you from the beginning of our partnership. Furthermore, the possibility of changing your instacar is limited, since in the 12-month package you can change it once, while in the 24-month package, you can change it twice.
The "Month to Month" package allows you to have your instacar for as long as you want and to terminate your contract without a penalty. At the same time, you have the ultimate flexibility to change your leased vehicle as often as your needs dictate.
With fixed-term subscription packages (12 or 24 months), you get a more favorable price for your vehicle. In these packages, you can still end your contract earlier, but you will be charged an early termination fee. The fee varies depending on the package and it will be communicated to you from the beginning of our partnership. Furthermore, the possibility of changing your instacar is limited, since in the 12-month package you can change it once, while in the 24-month package, you can change it twice.
What are the initial costs for instacar leasing?
To become an instadriver, you need to pay an initial fee consisting of two parts.
Registration: it costs 270€+VAT and lasts forever, unaffected by the number of vehicles you lease.
instastart: depending on the package you choose, you will still need to pay the instastart, which is an amount equal to one or two monthly subscriptions, and will be refunded to you in the form of a free subscription later in your contract.
Registration: it costs 270€+VAT and lasts forever, unaffected by the number of vehicles you lease.
instastart: depending on the package you choose, you will still need to pay the instastart, which is an amount equal to one or two monthly subscriptions, and will be refunded to you in the form of a free subscription later in your contract.
How is the instastart calculated among the different instacar leasing packages?
The instastart varies depending on your package.
In the "Month to Month" package, instastart is equal to one month's subscription and is refundable in the form of a free 19th month's fee, provided you remain with us for 18 consecutive months.
In the 12-month subscription package, instastart is equal to a single rental fee and is refundable in the form of a free 12th month's fee.
In the 24-month package, instastart is equal to two rentals, so the first part is refunded to you in the form of a free 12th month's fee, while the second part is refunded in the form of a free 24th month.
In the "Month to Month" package, instastart is equal to one month's subscription and is refundable in the form of a free 19th month's fee, provided you remain with us for 18 consecutive months.
In the 12-month subscription package, instastart is equal to a single rental fee and is refundable in the form of a free 12th month's fee.
In the 24-month package, instastart is equal to two rentals, so the first part is refunded to you in the form of a free 12th month's fee, while the second part is refunded in the form of a free 24th month.
Does instacar operate beyond Athens?
You can lease a car via instacar all over Greece. Our headquarters are in Attica and you can pick up your leased car from our instapoints, without paying the cost of instadelivery. We can also deliver your leased car all over Greece with a specific cost depending on the place, day, and time of the delivery.
What are the income criteria for instacar leasing?
At instacar, you can lease a car without any bank involvement. The process is simple and only requires some financial information documents. Then, our team conducts a short check within 24 hours and we are ready to start our partnership.
Which are the acceptable payment methods?
Payment of the monthly lease can be made digitally in three ways. It can be done by standing order, using a credit card online, or with a bank transfer to our bank accounts.
What does comprehensive car insurance cover?
Comprehensive insurance for cars is the type of insurance that provides both the benefits of standard insurance (roadside assistance, theft, broken windows, protection against natural phenomena, etc.) plus the damages caused by the driver.
In the case of instacar's comprehensive insurance, you have an exemption amount of up to €500 (+VAT). That is, for each incident with repair costs below €500 (+VAT), you are required to pay that specific amount. If the cost of repair is more than 500€ (+VAT) you only pay the amount of the exemption.
In the case of instacar's comprehensive insurance, you have an exemption amount of up to €500 (+VAT). That is, for each incident with repair costs below €500 (+VAT), you are required to pay that specific amount. If the cost of repair is more than 500€ (+VAT) you only pay the amount of the exemption.
Can I leave the country with my leased car?
Unfortunately, you cannot travel to another country with your instacar.
Is car maintenance included in the monthly lease?
instacar covers the cost of car maintenance. In other words, we ensure standard car service according to the manufacturer's requirements. We also cover the cost of changing tires every 40,000 km. In addition, if your car needs to stay in the garage for more than three days, we offer you a replacement vehicle to make your daily life easier.
Are your cars new or used?
instacar vehicles are new or slightly used for up to 2 years and we only buy them from official dealerships. You can browse our fleet to choose the one that suits your needs.