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Chania is a beautiful port city and a lively place with approximately 54,000 inhabitants which can be ideally explored by hired car. It is located on the northwest coast of Crete and has an atmosphere that reflects its Venetian and Turkish past. It is also surrounded by many wonderful places, such as Balos, Elafonissi, Paleochora, Sfakia, Falassarna and Samaria Gorge. Why not hire a car and explore Chania and the whole island of Crete? It is certainly the best way to get to the wild and remote areas of the island. You can visit the places that interest you the most and travel at your own pace. With Driveboo, you can compare car hire deals in Chania and book a car online.
Chania is an attractive destination for sightseeing and shopping for many tourists, even in winter. The old town lies around the harbor, a maze of alleys and houses that have stood there for hundreds of years.
Be sure to visit the following highlights during your winter holiday in Chania:
Branches of the well-known car hire companies can be found near the city centre, just a short bus or taxi ride from Chania airport. You can decide for yourself which pick-up location will be most convenient for you. A trip to Chania usually begins at Chania International Airport "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ). After a renovation in early 2017, the airport has been very modern and clean. It is served by several European charter and scheduled airlines. From the airport, it is possible to take a scheduled bus to the city. Apart from the bus, the city is accessible only by taxi. The journey takes about 20 minutes for both means of transport. You can also hire a car directly at the airport, which is the most convenient option.
A hired car is an ideal way to travel as a tourist on Crete - only this way is it possible to explore the island comfortably and completely. The condition of the roads can vary greatly, but they are usually fairly easy to drive through. The road network has been expanding since the 1980s. So far, the bypasses of Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion have been completed.
However, one should always keep an eye out for potholes, or sheep and goat herds. The Cretans prefer to drive freestyle and like to cut corners, which is why using horns and keeping on the far right-hand side of the road is recommended before any turn.
Type of road | Speed limit (km/h) |
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Urban areas | 50 |
Outside urban areas | 90 / 100 * |
Highways | 130 * |
*Depends on the signage; the maximum speed is always indicated by signs.
Yellow-marked roadsides indicate no parking zones, blue-marked ones are chargeable and white-marked are free parking zones.
Chania is an attractive destination for sightseeing and shopping for many tourists. There are many places to eat and drink, such as Greek taverns and chic cafes, that are open until late at night.
The old town is located around the harbor, which is a charming labyrinth of alleys and houses that have stood there for hundreds of years. They were built, destroyed and rebuilt with attention to detail from different eras. The old town is full of souvenir, art and handicraft shops. The beaches start not far from the old town. The nearest is Nea Hora, 1 km from the western end of the old town. The best way to explore Chania and its surroundings is, of course, with a hired car.
Cathedral of Chania
Destination | Distance by car in kilometres | Time |
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Samaria Gorge | 42.8 km | 1 h 28 min |
Maleme | 18.7 km | 28 min |
Gerani Beach | 15.4 km | 25 min |
Botanical Park of Crete | 18.9 km | 32 min |
Elafonisi | 72.6 km | 1 h 39 min |
Heraklion | 142 km | 2 h 9 min |
Rethymno | 60.8 km | 1 h 6 min |
You can book a hired car in Chania from as little as 20 £ per day.
For a week you can hire a car in Chania from 134 £.
With an SUV you can be on the road in Crete from 33 £ per day.
It is especially nice to explore Crete and Chania by convertible. You can book a convertible in Chania from 40 £ per day.
There are plenty of car hire companies in Chania, both at stations in the city or at Chania Airport. You can pick up your hired car at different rental companies in order to get your suitable car hire offer.
Chania Airport is located not far from Chania. Therefore, it is advisable to extend your search for the right hired car in Crete to Chania Airport. At airports you benefit from longer opening hours and a wide range of vehicles and as a result particularly favorable prices.
Alternatively, you can pay for a hired car in Chania without a credit card via PayPal. Click on the filter "PayPal" under payment to see all offers for a hired car in Chania with PayPal as payment method.
If you extend your search to Heraklion Airport you can additionally book with the following payment methods:
In this case, the payment of the deposit is made on the spot by EC card or in cash.
With the one way car hire it is possible to pick up the car in Chania and drop it off at another location. We cooperate with all reputable car hire companies in Crete to offer you a flexible pick up and drop off service.
The following locations are recommended in Crete for a car hire drop off:
You can cancel any booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the rental period. So if your travel plans for Crete change at short notice, you are on the safe side. It is definitely worth booking early as you will benefit from the best prices. Please note the opening hours of our service team in case of cancellation.