Good to know
- IATA code
- CHQ
- ICAO code
- LGSA
- To city centre
- 12 km
- Transport to the centre
- Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 29
- Rental companies
- 9
- Off-airport offices
- 19
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Rental desks at Chania International Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
In the terminal
Offices 10Outside the airport
Offices 19SK Rent1.7 km
Yours car rental1.7 km
Idea mobility1.7 km
Abbey1.7 km
Surprice Mobility1.8 km
Stavros1.8 km
Athens Cars1.8 km
Caldera Car Rental1.8 km
Justrentals1.8 km
Car rental desk1.8 km
Alianthos Cars2 km
Auto Hire Chania2.1 km
Europcar2.2 km
Goldcar2.8 km
Centauro2.9 km
Enterprise3.1 km
Alamo3.1 km
National3.1 km
Centauro4.1 km
Rental companies at Chania International Airport
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.

Centauro
- Offices
- 2
Hertz
- Offices
- 2
Sixt
- Offices
- 2
Alamo
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Goldcar
- Offices
- 1
Green Motion
- Offices
- 1
National
- Offices
- 1
At Chania International Airport
Chania International Airport sits near Souda Bay on the Akrotiri peninsula of Crete. Chania is 12 km away; there is also a bus and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Public transport into town
Besides the city bus to Chania, a bus service also links the airport with Rethymnon.
Popular searches at Chania International Airport
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Rules of the road in Greece
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Greece: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Chania from the airport?
12 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
A non-EU licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
What are the speed limits in Greece?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier.
Which car rental companies serve Chania International Airport?
At the airport: Hertz, Sixt, Green Motion and 5 independent offices. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Centauro, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar, Goldcar, 1 other company and 12 independent offices.







