A reader's experience with Ryanair car hire in Santorini highlights a surprising requirement for drivers to have held a full licence for 12-24 months before rental. While not always enforced, this rule can cause issues for travellers, particularly those from countries like Australia where licence dates aren't printed. The article explores potential solutions and offers advice on navigating this unexpected hurdle.
reader Pam Connan discovered when she turned up at the car-hire desk on the Greek island of Santorini.
“I know when I got my licence, but that wasn’t enough. We were four adults plus two young grandchildren, it was late, and the kids were hungry and tired.”Fortunately, it had a happy ending, even though Coonan was unable to provide the required proof, but it took close to an hour to persuade the staff behind the desk.
Me neither, but now I’m concerned at the potential for problems with an upcoming hire. A physical expired licence or an International Driving Permit would probably work, but I don’t have either, and who keeps those?
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