Car Hire Chania Airport: No Deposit, No Credit Card

Select "Chania Airport" as your pick-up location, enter your hire dates and click "Search". Compare offers from different companies by price and conditions, choose the best option and complete your booking online. You will then receive a confirmation email and voucher for vehicle collection.

Car hire offices at Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport/Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Χανίων) are located in the arrivals hall of the terminal. After collecting your luggage, follow the "Car Rental" or "Ενοικιάσεις Αυτοκινήτων" signs. Several hire company desks are available in the arrivals area. Vehicles are usually parked in the adjacent car park, just a short walk from the terminal exit.

You will need a valid driving licence held for at least one year, a passport or ID card, a credit card in the driver’s name and your booking voucher.

The minimum age is typically 21, although many companies require drivers to be between 23 and 25 for certain vehicle categories, especially large SUVs, convertibles and premium cars.

Yes, most companies offer one-way hire. You can usually return the vehicle to different locations across Crete (for example, Chania city centre, Rethymno, Heraklion Airport or Agios Nikolaos) for an additional fee depending on the distance.

No, there are currently no toll roads either from Chania Airport or elsewhere in Crete. You can travel freely around the island without any road charges. The New National Road (BOAK/E75) connecting Chania with Rethymno, Heraklion and other major cities is toll-free.

Yes, FindYCar offers long-term car hire at Chania Airport. Weekly or monthly options are usually more cost-effective than daily hire.

Yes, FindYCar offers no-deposit car hire options at Chania Airport. Use the "No Deposit" filter when searching for a vehicle. As these options are limited, especially during the busy summer season (July–August), early booking is strongly recommended.

Most car hire companies at Chania Airport require a credit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit. However, FindYCar offers some vehicles that can be booked using a debit card. To find them, select the "Debit Card" filter during your search. Availability may be limited in peak season.

Yes, child seats are available for most vehicles at Chania Airport. You can add a child seat (infant, toddler or booster) during booking with FindYCar. The cost typically ranges from €5–€10 per day or €30–€60 per week. In Greece, child seats are mandatory for children under 12 years old or under 135 cm in height.

Prices vary depending on the season, vehicle category and hire duration: economy cars €20–€45 per day, compact cars €25–€55 per day, saloons/SUVs €45–€100 per day, convertibles €60–€130 per day and jeeps/4x4s €50–€120 per day.

Numerous international and local car hire companies operate at Chania Airport, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, as well as reputable Greek operators such as Crete Rental Cars, Auto Union, Justrentals, Surprising Car Rental and others. All have desks in the arrivals hall.

Most offers on FindYCar include unlimited mileage, allowing you to travel across Crete without distance restrictions.

You can cancel your booking via your FindYCar account or by contacting customer support. Cancellation policies depend on the company and booking type. Most bookings offer free cancellation up to 48 hours before vehicle collection.