Car Hire in Chania
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Chania Old Port
Economy
Suzuki Alto
or comparable
£ 5.90
per day
Chania Old Port
Economy
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 6.56
per day
Chania Old Port
Compact
Ford Fiesta
or comparable
£ 7.03
per day
Chania Old Port
Intermediate
Peugeot 308
or comparable
£ 8.02
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Chania Old Port
Compact
Citroen C3
or comparable
£ 8.36
/ per day
Chania Old Port
Intermediate
Peugeot 308
or comparable
£ 10.41
/ per day
Chania Airport
Mini
Toyota Aygo
or comparable
£ 18.05
/ per day
Chania Airport
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or comparable
£ 19.09
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 19:10 on 2022-06-28.
Travel Information
Language
Greek
Currency
EUR
Dialing code
30
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
90 km/h
56 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.91 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 2.07 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.82 / 1 liter
Why hire a car in Chania?
Located on the northwestern coast of Crete, the city of Chania is one of Greece’s top holiday destinations. There’s plenty of stunning coastline to explore just to the west and east of the island, but Chania can also serve as a hub for traveling around the rest of Crete and getting to famous destinations like the Samaria Gorge.
One-way Car Hire in Chania
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Chania and drop off in another city include:
- From Chania to Heraklion - 273 offers from £ 12.05 per day
Top ways to enter Chania
- Chania Airport: Serving about three million travelers per year, Chania Airport is a 20 minute drive west of the city centre. During the summer months, the airport has flights by about 40 different airlines, including a number of low-cost carriers.
- Heraklion Airport: Heraklion Airport serves the city of the same name, the most populous on Crete. The airport handled more than 7 million travelers in 2019, making it one of the busiest in all of Greece. The drive from Heraklion Airport to Chania takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Top destinations and activities
- Beaches. Crete is home to some of the best beaches in Europe, and the surroundings of Chania are definitely no exception to that — in fact, it is often listed as one of the finest beach towns on the continent. Some of the best coastal stretches include the nearby Akrotiri peninsula with its impressive coves, as well as more distant beaches like Phalassarna and Elafonisi that are nonetheless easy to reach if you’ve hired a car.
- Old Town. Inhabited since the Stone Age, Chania has a diverse and fascinating history. Today, much of this heritage is exemplified by the city’s small yet atmospheric old town. The well-preserved area remains partially encircled by the Venetian Walls and is characterized by its large and busy marina, as well as the small, narrow sidestreets further away from the coast.
- Etz Hayyim. Although much of Crete’s Jewish population sadly perished during the Second World War, the community had lived on the island for more than 2,300 years, strongly influencing its history and culture. Also known as the Romaniotes, the Greek-speaking Jews were one of the oldest Jewish diaspora groups in Europe. One of the best places to learn about this chapter of Chania’s past is the Etz Hayyim Synagogue which was restored in 1999. The historical Jewish quarter, or Ovraiki, is a part of the aforementioned old town, comprising its northwestern part.
Traffic and parking tips
- There are no highways on Crete (nor on any other Greek islands).
- Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limits are 90 km/h (55.9 mph) on roads outside populated areas and 50 km/h (31 mph) in populated and built-up areas.
- Many petrol stations might be closed on weekends and public holidays.
- It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving.
- The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers. Exceeding these limits can lead to steep fines and a license ban. Exceeding the limit of 0.08% is a criminal offense and can lead to up to two years of imprisonment.
- Proof of insurance and the car’s registration need to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
- When driving, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
- The general emergency number, like elsewhere in the EU, is 112. The police number is 100, the ambulance number is 166, and the fire brigade number is 199.
Toll roads
There are no toll roads in Crete.
Ideas for a day-trip
- Samaria Gorge. From its highest point at 1,250 m (4,100 feet) to sea level, the 14km (8.7 mile) long Samaria Gorge is one of the most impressive natural attractions in Greece. Whether you only go as far as the famous ‘Iron Gates’ or hike all the way to the top, visiting this place is bound to be one of the highlights of your trip. The drive from Chania to the highest point of Samaria in the northern part of the gorge takes about an hour.
- Heraklion. The largest city of Crete, Heraklion is also one of Crete’s most interesting travel destinations. Home of the ancient Minoan civilization which predated Classical Greece, and sites like the Palace of Knossos, the city has plenty to enjoy in terms of history and architecture. Heraklion can also be used as a hub for exploring the eastern end of Crete.
- Kissamos. Located in the far western part of the island, the town of Kissamos remains rather overlooked by foreign visitors but can be a lovely place to visit. The area is best characterized by bucolic olive groves and other farmland but is also home to the aforementioned Phalasarna Beach, the beautiful Balos Lagoon, a small but interesting archaeological museum, and the nearby Gramvousa peninsula. The drive from Chania to Kissamos takes only 40 minutes.
Most popular hire types and cars
The most popular car for hire in Chania is the Fiat 500, closely followed by the Citroen C3 and the Nissan Micra. The most popular car hire types are economy, compact, and mini.
Car Hire Prices in Chania
- Convertibles - starting at £ 59 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £ 60 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 60 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 49 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 111 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 35 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 84 per day
How can I save money on my hire car?
These are some good methods to save money on your car:
- Compare the rates of different car hire suppliers
- Book your car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Chania is the cheapest in January when hiring a car is about 70% cheaper than the yearly average and a whole 83% cheaper than hiring a car in July.
Top 13 Cities near Chania
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95.8 km / 59.5 miles away
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Athens starting at £ 26.14 per day272.9 km / 169.6 miles away
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Corfu starting at £ 73.12 per day598.8 km / 372.1 miles away
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Rhodes starting at £ 574.49 per day380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
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Thessaloniki starting at £ 33.10 per day577.3 km / 358.7 miles away
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Kos starting at £ 20.06 per day299.0 km / 185.8 miles away
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Zakynthos starting at £ 32.18 per day381.8 km / 237.2 miles away
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Mykonos starting at £ 39.48 per day237.2 km / 147.4 miles away
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Kefalonia starting at £ 79.62 per day434.2 km / 269.8 miles away
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Santorini starting at £ 64.73 per day152.4 km / 94.7 miles away
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Preveza starting at £ 40.82 per day481.8 km / 299.4 miles away
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Skiathos starting at £ 20.31 per day407.9 km / 253.5 miles away
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Kalamata starting at £ 43.35 per day255.8 km / 158.9 miles away
Top 16 Destinations around Chania
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Chania Souda Port starting at £ 36.00 per day
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Chania Hotel Delivery starting at £ 34.21 per day5.8 km / 3.6 miles away
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Chania Old Port starting at £ 5.90 per day6.0 km / 3.8 miles away
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Crete Airport Chania starting at £ 18.05 per day8.4 km / 5.2 miles away
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Rethymno Hotel Delivery starting at £ 32.32 per day38.6 km / 24.0 miles away
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Heraklion Port starting at £ 32.34 per day98.4 km / 61.2 miles away
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Crete Airport Heraklion starting at £ 18.79 per day101.6 km / 63.1 miles away
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Kokkini Hani Arina Beach Resort starting at £ 38.15 per day107.2 km / 66.6 miles away
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Hersonissos Lyttos Beach hotel starting at £ 4.83 per day116.9 km / 72.6 miles away
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Malia Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa starting at £ 4.83 per day126.4 km / 78.6 miles away
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Milos Airport starting at £ 61.53 per day139.1 km / 86.4 miles away
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Milos Hotel Delivery starting at £ 113.17 per day141.8 km / 88.1 miles away
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Agios Nikolaos Port starting at £ 14.21 per day152.4 km / 94.7 miles away
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Santorini Mesaria starting at £ 64.73 per day160.7 km / 99.9 miles away
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Santorini Airport starting at £ 28.85 per day162.0 km / 100.7 miles away
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Mylopota starting at £ 36.39 per day174.9 km / 108.7 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Chania?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Chaniafluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Chania
The cheapest month to hire a car in Chania is January with prices starting at £ 7.77 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 44.63. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 27. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Chania?
Hirers picking up a car in Chania keep them for an average of 7 days during in February, while those picking up their cars in June keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length in Chania
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Chania?
While travellers visit Chania year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is March, and the least popular is July.
Popularity of Car Hire in Chania by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avance Rent a Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| ABBYCAR | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| ABBYCAR | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autocandia | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Carwiz | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Nissan Micra | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alma Car Hire | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Carwiz | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autocandia | Citroën C1 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autocandia | Peugeot 108 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
AB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Baleno
12 April 2022
Quick, easy and reasonable pricing.
MF
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
8 October 2021
Good value and hassle free
SB
United Kingdom
Fiat 500 Cabrio
5 October 2021
Plaka village - the most friendly locals, great food in the Tavernas.
Elafonisi beach is looking a bit over visited. Need to find a quieter beach next time.
ED
Germany
Suzuki Celerio
22 July 2020
Driving in the cities can be quite stressful, with narrow and poorly maintained roads. Moving around between cities, we found it very helpful and convenient. Need to note that on the highways one should drive partially on the hard shoulder to allow cars to overtake, and to avoid head-on collisions with cars overtaking on the other side!
Car rental statistics
Highest rated company
EasyAuto
9.25 / 10
Lowest rated company
Goldcar
7.02 / 10
Total number of reviews
20
Total rental companies
35
Average daily price
£ 45.49
Lowest daily price
£ 5.90
Total cars available
468
Top 35 Hire Companies in Chania in 2022
EasyAuto
+306944024738
73100, National Road Aerodromiou-Soudas, Chania
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
CarQ
+306987500200 / +306972219270
Chania Airport, National Road, Akrotiri, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Avance Rent a Car
+302821063035
E.O. Aerodromiou Soudas, Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport Chania, 731 00, Chania
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-07:59; 08:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-07:59; 08:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-07:59; 08:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-07:59; 08:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-07:59; 08:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-07:59; 08:00-21:00
SIXT
+302821020905
Arrival Hall
Autocandia
+302814260270 / +302821093211
Kato Stalos, Chania, 73136, Stalos 731 00
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Alamo
+302821038185
Chanion-Aerodromiou, Pazinos 731 00
Royal Rentals
+302821084977 / +306937005780
National Road, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
Enterprise
+302821038185
Chanion-Aerodromiou, Pazinos 731 00
Autounion
+306936126508 / +306936126507
National Road Aerodromiou-Soudas, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:07:30-21:00
Tue:07:30-21:00
Wed:07:30-21:00
Thu:07:30-21:00
Fri:07:30-21:00
Sat:07:30-21:00
Sun:07:30-21:00
Surprice
+306984631835
Chania Airport, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Thu:07:00-22:00
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National
+302821038185
EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
Thrifty
2821063385
CHANIA AIRPORT
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
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Budget
+302821440118
International Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
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Cargini
+306987500200 / +306972219270
Chania Airport, National Road, Akrotiri, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Hertz
2821063385
Chania Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
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WheeGo
+302821060626 / +306973880365
Chania Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Thu:07:00-22:00
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Europcar
+302103497862
Chania Airport, Pazinos area
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Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Drive Rent a Car
+302241081011
Chania Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
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Firefly
+302821063385 / +302821123000
Chania International Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-07:59; 21:01-00:00; 08:00-20:59
Tue:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Wed:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Thu:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Fri:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Sat:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Sun:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Avis
+302821063080
National Road, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
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Global Rent a Car
+302111875546
Chania International Airport, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
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Optimo Rent
+306944024738
National Road, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00, Greece
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
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AddCar
+302821084977 / 306937005780
National Road, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
Alma Car Hire
+306972405407 / +302821049384
National Road, Aerodromiou Soudas, 731 00, Chania
Working hours
Mon:07:31-20:59
Tue:07:31-20:59
Wed:07:31-20:59
Thu:07:31-20:59
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Ace Rent a car
+306972219270
National Road, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Rhodium
+302821066466
10th km Chania-Airport Av. Opposite NATO Shooting Field Pazinos area
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
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Carwiz
+302821089065 / +302821081478
1866,Square 14, 73100 Chania
Working hours
Mon:09:00-21:00
Tue:09:00-21:00
Wed:09:00-21:00
Thu:09:00-21:00
Fri:09:00-21:00
Sat:09:00-16:00
Centauro
+302821888085
Pazinos Akrotiriou, Akrotiriou, Souda 731 00
GreenMotion
+302821065767
National Road Aerodromiou-Soudas, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
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Interrent
+302821063160 / +306936821514
Chania Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
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ABBYCAR
+302122135282140
AbbyCar, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
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Mon:08:00-22:00
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EXER
+306944434350 / +302831072172
National Road, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
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Ok Rent A Car
+34902360636
Chania International Airport, Akrotini, 731 00 Grece
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
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Dirent a car Greece
+302821027810
Chalidon 87, Chania
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
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Goldcar
+302821066466 / +34965233425
Chq 10Th Km Chania-Airport Av. Opposite Nato Shooting Field Pazinos Area
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
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