Yes Economy Car Rentals (ECR) is a genuine site that is based in Greece with affiliates worldwide. They indeed do offer a good value proposition by offering to refund any excess charges. This means you can turn down any extra insurance the local provider tries to sell you when you pick up your car. Just be sure to read ECR’s small print so you know exactly what you are/aren’t covered for e.g. interior, underside, wheels, lights damage are all excluded (read more here). You’ll need to make sure in the event of an accident, you obtain the proper police and damage reports required.

Something else to be aware of is that the local car rental company will still charge you for any damages and you’ll have to then claim the refund from ECR. This process make take weeks (and I’m not sure how easy/difficult they make it) so just know you may be short on money in the meantime. The other catch is you need to pay 14.5% as down payment when you make your reservation.

We’ve heard of both positive and negative experiences with this company. We find the main complication can a result of miscommunication between Economy Car Rentals and its local partner. To avoid any disappointment, I would recommend once you’ve booked your car to try to confirm any details with the local provider directly if possible e.g. is after hours drop-off really included in the price? What sized car category am I really getting?

Hope that helps and do stop by again!

I have come across Economy Car Rentals (www.economycarrentals.com) they advertise no added insurance and their price is the same for airport pick up as city pick up. Are they genuine?