Chania airport sits on the Akrotiri peninsula, 14 km from the old town. It has one small terminal, a handful of rental desks and a car park directly outside - which means the difference between a good arrival and a bad one is whether somebody is standing there with your keys.
Handovers between 23:30 and 07:00 may carry a night surcharge, disclosed in the quote before confirmation.
We watch your flight number and wait at the agreed meeting point - no shuttle, no off-site depot.
Five-minute walk-around, photos of the car, keys, and you are on the road.
Returns are the same in reverse: park in the terminal car park, hand over the keys.
Handovers between 23:30 and 07:00 may carry a night surcharge, disclosed in the quote before confirmation.
Child seats fitted before you arrive if you tell us the ages (small extra fee applies per seat).
The first drive out of the airport
Leaving CHQ you climb across Akrotiri and drop down towards Souda bay - about 20 minutes to Chania old town, 25 to the Nea Chora seafront, 35 to Platanias. The airport road is wide and easy, but the last kilometre into the old town is not: it is a maze of one-way lanes where cars are not welcome. Park at the Talos or old-harbour car parks and walk in. Heading west, the coastal road to Kissamos is quick; heading south to Sfakia or Elafonissi you are on mountain roads and should double whatever the map says.
What people drive to from Chania airport
Chania old harbour - 20 minutes, best done as an evening rather than a day trip.
Balos and Gramvousa - drive to Kissamos and take the boat; the gravel track is off-limits for rental cars and voids the insurance.
Elafonissi - around 2 hours each way through the mountains, so leave early.
Samaria gorge - park at Omalos or use the bus, and arrange collection at Chora Sfakion.
Falassarna for sunset - an hour west, and the best sunset on the island.
Insurance and conditions
Every MyCrete car comes with FCDW full insurance plus WUG cover - tyres, the car's underside, glass and mirrors - at €0 excess. There is no upsell at handover, because there is no better package to sell you. We send the fuel policy, driver age rule and the full terms in writing before you confirm anything. An EU driving licence is enough. Insurance is void off-road, including the gravel track to Balos.
Before requesting your rental
Bring your original, valid physical driving licence and passport or ID card. Copies and phone photos are not accepted. Pay at handover by card, bank transfer or cash in euros; there is no deposit or prepayment.
An additional driver costs €4/day and must be named in the agreement. Child seats carry a small extra fee; include each child's age in your enquiry. Return the car with the same fuel level as at handover.
FCDW and WUG provide €0 excess for covered damage, not unlimited protection. Off-asphalt driving, an unregistered driver and driving under alcohol or drugs invalidate cover. Interior damage is covered only when caused by an accident. Reckless use and other breaches can leave you responsible for repair costs.
The airport enquiry minimum is 3 days at Heraklion and 4 days at Chania. Handover is at the agreed meeting point, not an airport desk. Send your flight number, arrival and return times so the meeting point and return instructions can be agreed before confirmation. Handovers between 23:30 and 07:00 may carry a night surcharge shown in the quote.
Planning a 2027 trip? Send your dates and preferred vehicle category. I will check availability and confirm the total and terms separately — an enquiry is not a confirmed booking.
Answer a few quick questions. We will personally check actual availability and send you the final all-inclusive total price. Sending an enquiry does not create a booking or payment obligation.
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Full insurance
€0 excess
No deposit
Unlimited kilometres
No prepayment
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When do you need the car?
Where would you like the car?
Pickup
Personal Meet & Greet included: Our representative will meet you at the agreed meeting point with a name sign and hand over the vehicle directly. We monitor your arrival and adjust the meeting time in case of delays.
Return
📅Heraklion Airport rentals have a minimum rental period of 3 days.
Full insurance
€0 excess
€0 deposit
Unlimited km
No hidden fees
No credit-card block
Real availability, personally checked.
We don't simply show an automated list of cars. Your request is personally reviewed and we check the most suitable available option based on your dates, location and preferences.
Prefer WhatsApp?
Send us your dates and we'll check availability personally.
All-inclusive price — everything listed above is included. Fuel is not included.
The exact final price depends on the rental dates, duration, vehicle category and delivery location. We send the complete total before you confirm.
Small manual
From €60/day
Best for couples and small families.
Final quote after availability check
Automatic
From €70/day
Comfortable and easy driving around Crete.
Final quote after availability check
SUV
From €90/day
More space and comfort for exploring the island.
Final quote after availability check
7-9 seats
From €100/day
For larger families and groups.
Final quote after availability check
Convertible
From €100/day
Open-top driving along the Cretan coast.
Final quote after availability check
Starting prices are indicative and usually apply to longer rental periods. The final price depends on the dates, rental duration, pickup location, season and vehicle availability.
The longer the rental period, the lower the daily rate usually becomes.
You pay the confirmed total shown in your offer. No mandatory insurance or unexpected rental fees will be added at vehicle collection.
Optional extras such as additional drivers, child seats or special delivery arrangements are shown separately and priced before you confirm.
Longer rental, better daily rate
7+ days · better daily rate
The daily rate usually becomes lower when you rent for a longer period. Enter your dates and we will prepare a personalised offer with the final total price.
One clear final price – no surprises when you receive the car.
Included with our rental offers
Full insurance
€0 excess
€0 deposit
Unlimited kilometres
No hidden charges
Hotel or airport delivery and collection where available
Compare the final price, not only the advertised daily rate
Some rental companies advertise a very low starting price, but insurance upgrades, excess reduction, deposits and additional coverage may increase the final amount. With MyCrete, you receive a clearly explained total offer before confirming.
Advertised starting price
May exclude additional insurance or services.
Price at pickup
Can increase after optional coverage is added.
MyCrete total offer
Insurance conditions, deposit and final price are explained before confirmation.
Car delivery across East Crete
Already staying in Crete? You do not need to visit a rental office. Tell us your hotel, dates and preferred car and we check availability and send you the final total price.
We work with carefully selected local car rental partners across Crete to provide reliable vehicles, competitive prices and flexible availability.
Selected local partners
We cooperate with established licensed local rental companies that meet our service expectations.
More vehicle availability
Our partner network gives us access to a wider range of cars across Crete, also in high season.
MyCrete support
You communicate with MyCrete during the booking process and can contact us if you need assistance with your rental.
One point of contact
From your first enquiry until the end of your rental, MyCrete remains your point of contact and assists you throughout the booking process.
What is included - insurance, deposit, delivery, extras - is always stated in the offer we send you and in your booking confirmation for that specific rental.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver to Chania airport?
Yes. We meet you at the agreed meeting point at CHQ and arrange the return for your departure time, with any location-related cost shown in your offer.
Can I pick up in Chania and drop off in Heraklion?
Usually yes - we cover the whole island. Tell us both airports when you ask for availability and we confirm whether a one-way fee applies for your dates.
How far is Chania airport from the old town?
About 14 km, or 20 minutes by car. There is no useful public transport late at night, which is why most people want the car waiting at the airport.
Can I drive to Balos from Chania airport?
Not on the gravel track - it is forbidden in every rental contract on the island, ours included, and any damage there is uninsured. Drive to Kissamos and take the boat instead.