Car hire in Chania is useful for western Crete, the Akrotiri peninsula and coastal outings. When visiting the old town and Venetian harbour, you can leave the car parked and explore on foot.
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Enter your destination, dates and collection and return times on Rent.it to compare available offers. Rent.it is a broker; the supplier named in your booking provides the car. Compare the total cost alongside the fuel policy, mileage allowance, insurance cover and excess. Read the collection instructions as well, including any shuttle arrangements.
Choosing your pick-up area
Chania Airport (CHQ) is a collection option to consider if you want a car after your flight. If you are staying west of the city, search for any available offers in Agia Marina and compare the branch with your accommodation. For ferry arrivals, distinguish Souda port from the Venetian harbour: confirm your pick-up location rather than assuming quayside delivery.
Driving documents, cards and deposits
Have your valid driving licence, identity document and booking voucher ready. Check whether the country that issued your licence creates any additional document requirements. The deposit card must meet the offer’s terms and be in the main driver’s name where required. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted automatically: eligible cards, deposits, minimum age and surcharges depend on the supplier, collection location and vehicle. Deposits, excess, cover and mileage may also vary by supplier, location, vehicle and offer: check the vehicle details and rental terms before booking.
Choosing a suitable car
A compact car makes manoeuvring through towns easier, while a larger party should check luggage capacity as well as seat numbers. If you prefer an automatic, select this option in your search and check the booked category. Hiring an SUV does not give permission to drive on unpaved roads: read the vehicle details and rental exclusions before choosing your route.
Driving and parking
Access to the old town and Venetian harbour is controlled, so do not drive in without checking permission. Look for parking outside these areas and check time limits, payment and reserved spaces. Beyond the city, mountain roads and journeys to the south coast require a different plan from travel along the north coast.
Planning your driving routes
Devote a route to Akrotiri, or head west for Kissamos and Falassarna. Rethymno offers a separate direction along the north coast. For Elafonissi, allow a day that accommodates the drive and stops. Check rental restrictions explicitly before choosing unpaved approaches to remote beaches.
Returning the car and taking ferries
Confirm the return address and time, required fuel level and any out-of-hours procedure. Returning to a different branch depends on availability and may incur a charge. Before putting the car on a ferry or driving outside Greece, obtain the supplier’s permission and check insurance cover, restrictions and fees. A ferry ticket does not authorise you to transport a hire car.
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