Car rental Chania airport

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About Car Rental at Chania Airport

Chania is the second largest city of Crete and is one of the most popular vocational tour destinations in the whole country. The city is located by the Mediterranean coast, in the northwest of the island and is home to several historic locations.

We recommend making your stay in Chania more stress-free by hiring a rental car from Chania Airport. Chania Airport is also known as ‘Daskalogiannis’ and is located nine miles away from Chania, which is a twenty-minute car drive to the City Centre.

Though transportation from the airport to Chania and vice versa is handled by bus service and local taxis, car rental is still the best option to travel in and around the city. Car rental desks can be found in the arrival hall of the airport, with passengers who opt for renting a car from Chania Airport are asked to provide ID/passport, rental voucher, valid driving license, and driver's credit card for the security deposit. The most popular car rental companies are available at the airport, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Goldcar, Hertz, Surprise and, thrifty.

Downtown Car Rental at Chania

If you are wanting to pick your car up from outside of the airport, there are plenty of collection points to pick your car up from. We recommend always keeping in mind that picking your car up from outside of the airport will probably mean a reduced cost, thanks to being able to avoid airport taxes. However, by picking a car up at the airport it does mean you can drive away to your desired location without the hassle of public transport or taxis.

In Chania, every car rental supplier tries to make you feel satisfied and comfortable, and they all have excellent customer service. Check out several local and international companies, such as Avis Car Rental, Hertz Car rental, Car4u car rental, Olympic-car car rental, and Kosmos Car rental.

Driving in Chania

• Considering driving in another country can be daunting, which is why it is important to evaluate the laws and rules of driving in the location you’re visiting. Here are few tips, you need to bother while driving in Chania:
• People drive on the right side of the road and other vehicles coming from the right side have the right of way.
• The speed limit is 50 km per hour in populated areas and 90 km per hour on open highways.
• Though narrow roads add to the charm of the city, you need to be extra careful while navigating in your rental car. Roads of Chania can get very slippery, even when weather is dry. Always take additional stopping time and drive safely to avoid accidents.
• Watch out for animals and pedestrians.
• Extra care is recommended while traveling through the spectacular mountains of Chania, as road signs do not give a clear indication of sharp turns.
• Refueling your rental car is a simple process, but keep in mind many fuel stations will demand cash payments and mostly close by 9 pm, so refuel the car earlier.

Car Rental Agencies in Chania

Choosing your rental car can be stressful business, but will be a brilliant decision in the long run. Choosing the correct car for your trip will help you to enjoy it to the fullest, without the stress of public transport.

If you are looking for a variety of vehicles to choose from, try Rental24h, you will be amazed by the rich selection of cars, from economy, to compact, premium, to mid-size, and minivan, to convertible.

Chania has many reputable rental car companies like Hertz, Caldera, Avis, Thrifty, Car4u, Kosmos, Carwiz, and Olympic. So, there is no need to worry about being stuck for choice. Make sure you choose the vehicle that is suitable for your needs, and take into account any extra costs you might encounter (such as paying extra for a GPS).

Top Road Trips from Chania

By renting a car in Chania, you’re opening up a world of opportunity – thanks to not having to rely on public transport or taxis to get you anywhere. For this reason, we recommend taking a road trip to see the surrounding areas of the city and country.

Vamos to Therisso

This road trip route is about 45 km by road and will give you a beautiful view of Souda Bay, as you pass through the gorges of Macheri, Therisso, and Diktamos. Making your way through cliffs and green forests, you drive from village to village, and collect wonderful memories along the way.

Vamos to Argyroupoli Springs

This route starts from Vamos and is about 25 km long. When you drive this route, it will give you chance to view Georgioupoli Bay and the White Mountains.

Vamos to Chora Sfakion

This is 65 km long road trip that is an impressive route, allowing you to explore the mountains of Crete. When you cross the White Mountains and touch the Askyfou Plateau, you have the opportunity to take beautiful, Instagram-worthy photos, with the view of Imvros Gorge. If you’re a fan of hiking, you will probably want to park your rental car up and take a look at the gorge by foot. It is ideal for both experienced and beginner hikers, especially those who are wanting to explore unique terrain. You can also drive to Chora Sfakion, a small and scenic village on the southern side of Crete.