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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Chania International Airport (CHQ)
- To city centre
- 12 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A90
- Region
- Crete
- Population
- 54,559
- City IATA code
- CHQ
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 28
- Rental companies
- 3
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Where to pick up a car in Chania
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Further from the centre
Offices 18Lower Profitis Ilias
Kalykas
Agioi Apostoloi
Rental companies in Chania
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Avis
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
Chania by car
Venetian and Ottoman builders left Chania its harbour, a curve of arcaded houses under a lighthouse, while the White Mountains rise behind with gorges cut deep into them. Roads inland climb quickly and narrow just as fast.
Driving in Chania
Chania is reached by A90. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Streets in the old centre are narrow, a smaller car is easier.
Where to park
Parking is hard to come by in Chania, and violations of the parking rules bring tickets. Cars are barred altogether from much of the old town.
Arriving by road
The north-coast highway skirts the southern edge of town, and the older road, still numbered 90, runs parallel to it as the main route through the small resorts west of Chania. Upgrading the highway to full motorway standard is still under way.
From the airport without a car
A city bus runs from Chania International Airport to the city, stopping in front of the departures entrance; tickets are bought from the driver before boarding, by cash or card.
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Day trips from Chania
- Soúda6 km
- Atsipópoulo42 km
- Rethymno45 km
- Heraklion104 km
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.
Where do I park in the centre of Chania?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Chania?
In the city centre: 10 independent offices. In Lower Profitis Ilias: an independent office. In Kalykas: Hertz. In Agioi Apostoloi: an independent office. Elsewhere in the city: Avis, Enterprise and 13 independent offices. More rental desks are at Chania International Airport.