Features rental cars in the Crimea
The choice of travel format depends on your desires. Someone likes a relaxing holiday on the beaches of Yalta, Alushta or Evpatoria, and someone goes for new impressions and emotions. In order to admire the beauty of the southern coast of Crimea, see the fountain of Bakhchisarai, sung by Pushkin or watch the naval parade in Sevastopol, you can use car rental services. Today we will understand the features of rental vehicles in the Crimea.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of moving around the peninsula in a rented vehicle are obvious. But there are obvious flaws. Consider them in the table.
Benefits | disadvantages |
Mobility - to see the sights of Crimea by car is much more comfortable, there is no reference to the schedule of sightseeing buses or groups. | Lack of sightseeing service - familiarity with the sights is always more interesting and useful under the guide's story. |
A budget option - moving along the planned routes and transfer from the airport / station to the place of rest is significantly cheaper provided that 3 people use the rented transport. | High cost priceif 1–2 people use rented transport. |
Car rental - developed business. There is always an opportunity to choose the transport “to the soul”, considering the cost of the service and the class of car; there are car rental points even at the airport of Simferopol. | You must take care of ordering transport in advance., if there is a desire to choose a transport, otherwise you will have to use the one that is available; in electronic car rental services sometimes there are failures in work. |
Easy to use - when the hotel / apartment is not far from the beach, it is very convenient to use a bicycle, a driver's license is not required. | Alcohol ban - during a trip to the sea, many would like to afford a glass of beer or wine for lunch or dinner. |
What can I rent?
Today, the Crimea car rental market offers a huge selection of vehicles: from bicycles and scooters to minivans and luxury cars. Of all the offers, you can choose a transport for every taste and wallet. So, consider the main.
Bicycle
The most affordable, cheap, easy and unpretentious to use mode of transport for any resort city. All categories of vacationers will be able to use it: from children to pensioners. For most of us, a bicycle is the most convenient way to get to the beach from remote hotels or apartments. And what about the evening cycling along the sea ... But in order not to darken the rest with injuries, it is necessary to choose the right bike.
When choosing a two-wheeled friend, you should pay attention to the frame, saddle and wheels. It is on these parts of the bicycle that it will depend on how it behaves on different pavements, how it will roll forward, its rigidity.
It is very important that the bike fits strictly on growth. Only on such a bike you will feel comfortable.
Motor rolling
It occupies a special niche of the Crimea auto services market. On modern motorcycles, you can make fascinating trips both to settlements with developed infrastructure, and to impassable paths in the mountains. Extreme sports lovers traveling by scooter or motorcycle are guaranteed unforgettable emotions and breathtaking views of the Crimea. What to choose - you decide.
Scooter
The excellent decision for movement across the Crimea.Technical characteristics of this vehicle allow you to move with maximum comfort, because there is a solid space for storing luggage and a place for the passenger. The scooter does not develop great speed and is easy to manage, therefore it is suitable for women and for traveling with children. Because of the economical fuel consumption scooters are in great demand among tourists.
Choosing a scooter must take into account the characteristics of the engine. In Russia, it is allowed to drive such a vehicle with an engine capacity of not more than 49.9 cm3 without a driver's license. This option is optimal for children aged 14–15 years.
On the car rental market of Crimea, models of all manufacturers of scooters are widely represented: from economical Chinese to well-known Japanese. But do not forget that the Chinese quality can periodically remind of the existence of technical problems. "Japanese" is not even new, will allow you to relax and enjoy the rest to the fullest.
Motorcycle
Traveling on a motorcycle in the Crimea is interesting and convenient. This way of moving is preferred by lovers of extreme rest or active pastime, but it does not suit children and the elderly.
When choosing a motorcycle, first decide: are you looking for a maneuverable motorcycle for the city or an SUV for trips in the mountains? In the car rental salons of Crimea there are all types of motorcycles: sport, classic, off-road, cruisers.
Beginning bikers should not choose too powerful and heavy model. The motorcycle must be kept on the turn, and in case of a fall you will have to lift it. But not every one of us is able to easily lift 200–300 kilograms of “iron”.
Bikers with driving experience, as a rule, choose powerful models. The more horsepower in a motorcycle, the greater the speed he can develop in a straight line or go to a steep hill.
It should be remembered that when moving on any type of bike, we should not forget about equipment, including a helmet, gloves, jacket, knee pads and shoes.
Quad bike
Suitable type of transport for a trip to the mountains of Crimea. Increasingly, extreme lovers choose quad biking. On it you can wade into the woods, find new parking for recreation, which you cannot do, for example, by car.
In addition to the quad bikes we are accustomed to, car models for the Crimea offer also children's models. They are smaller than the others and are intended exclusively for children. These ATVs have weak power and an automatic transmission, so any child will cope with the control.
Cars
The traditional and favorite way of movement of tourists in the Crimea. It is convenient to travel by car with both children and elderly relatives. By car, unlike a scooter, motorcycle or quad bike, you can explore the beauty of the peninsula at any time of the year. A family car or a minivan, for example, a domestic Lada Largus with 7 seats, is suitable for family trips; fans of speed and drive - sports, romantics - definitely a convertible.
The largest selection of rental cars in major cities - Simferopol, Sevastopol, Evpatoria, Yalta. If the desired machine is not available, then for a reasonable fee delivery from a nearby settlement is possible. In Simferopol, you can order a car at the airport or railway station. The rental price varies depending on the class of the car, the type of gearbox and the period of use.
Car companies provide chairs for the transport of children, boosters, GPS-navigators. At the same time, the tenant must keep the car clean, fill the vehicles with the fuel specified in the rental agreement, and comply with the terms of the agreement.
It is allowed to use a rented car only within the Crimean peninsula.
Rental Companies
In the Republic of Crimea, both large electronic car sharing services and individual rental companies operate. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of those and others.
All residents of our country have become accustomed to the temporary use of the car without the traditional execution of the lease agreement and a long procedure for concluding a deal. To rent a car in karsheringovoy companies enough to register in the selected system. After that, you can use the free car at any time of the day without time limits. In addition to speed and convenience, the advantages of using such a car include the absence of the need to pay for parking in cities.
This service is very convenient for those travelers who need a car for a short time, literally two or three hours. For example, you can come for a walk in the city center with the whole family and not pay for parking. It is enough to close the car and leave. A walk in the resort town can take several kilometers, but in order to return home, it is not necessary to return to the place where the car was left. You can just take another car.
The amount of rent will depend on how long the vehicle was at your disposal.
Despite the obvious advantages of such a service, a number of drawbacks are obvious. First of all - the lack of car sharing service in all settlements of the Crimea. While this service is available only to residents and guests of major cities - Simferopol and Sevastopol.
Vacationers vacationing on the coast in the resort villages, take a free car through the mobile application will not work. In addition, a smart phone is required to control the rental process using a car sharing system, which must be constantly charged and have access to the Internet. Unfortunately, for the time being, in all corners of Crimea, the Internet works without failures. Another disadvantage of this method of renting vehicles - car sharing provides only cashless payments.
Required documents
All companies working in the provision of transport services in the Crimea have approximately the same requirements for tenants of motorcycles or cars: a Russian passport, driver's license of the Russian sample and the relevant category are required.
Age and experience of the driver
The age of the driver for renting a car and motorcycle is from 22 years old, for renting a scooter is from 14 years old. Driving experience - from two years.
Insurance
In the Republic of Crimea, 3 insurance options are offered: OSAGO, KASKO, insurance against theft. In case of guilt in an accident on a car insured only by OSAGO, the tenant will have to cover all the costs of repairs. CASCO policy fully protects against any costs.
What should I look for when renting?
As in the rest of the country, in the Crimea there are small and large organizations that provide transport rental. The main advantage of small - low cost services. They have a small choice, there is no luxury car. You can find such offers on free advertising sites or in specialized groups on social networks - small business rarely has its own website.
If you are fundamentally important class of the vehicle, then you should contact a larger company. The price of the service will be already solid, because it consists of the cost of advertising, maintaining your site and maintaining the car in good condition. But in this case, the quality of service will pleasantly surprise you.
Going on vacation to the Crimea should be remembered that on holidays, the cost of rental services increases. Closer to the holiday season there are fewer and fewer free cars, so booking should be taken care of in advance.
In conclusion, I would like to note that whatever type of transport you choose to travel around the fabulous Crimea, you are guaranteed a lot of pleasant impressions, unforgettable moments and beautiful photos.
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