Car hire Chania Airport

Greece's largest island, Crete, has two international airports; the smaller, less busy one is Chania International Airport (CHQ), which lies to the east of Chania by six miles. Chania is easily reached from the airport, by a taxi service or by the more trusted car hire at Chania International Airport.

Approximately 1.5 million passengers pass through Chania International Airport (CHQ) every year, making the small airport extremely busy at certain times of the year, especially during the summer months. There is only one terminal at the airport, with the five gates well sign-posted and a large waiting area and good facilities close by.

Though there is not a café or restaurant to sit down at inside the airport, there is a refreshment and snack kiosk, and also a café just outside of the airport where you can sit, which is clean and has good food. ATMs, currency exchange and a post office are available inside, and also a parent/baby room, as well as a few shops selling various items including gifts. Budget car rental companies are represented at Arrivals.

Hertz, Sixt, Record Rent-a-Car and EasyCar are represented, offering cheap car hire at Chania International Airport. These companies offer competitive prices and a good selection of vehicles to meet your needs, though it may be a good idea to reserve your car online rather than risking renting on arrival, as during summer car rental is in high demand.

The city of Chania is stunning, with a lot of its buildings built in a style very similar to Venetian, dating from the long occupation by the Venetians. The harbour, also Venetian, has many charming cafés that open early allowing you to enjoy a relaxing breakfast on the harbour front before many people are around. There is much history to discover, so take yourself on a personal tour using your car rental.