The Holy Trinity Monastery is one of the most important monasteries in the history of Crete, that offered to the overall culture and education of the people of Crete. Located at Akrotiri peninsula, just 15 km outside of Chania, with a car hire it is easy to reach.
Ancient Cydonia, located in the northwestern part of the city of Chania, lies just inside the modern city center! It is an important city of antiquity and in mythology, Cydonia is mentioned as one of the three cities established by King Minos. In this way the Minoan civilization was developed in Crete and later was conquered by the Mycenaean civilization.
The city of Chania is of great beauty that deserves to spend many days to manage to visit all the places of interest inside and outside the city! A Car hire in Chania will serve you, especially when you discover how many unique and different landscapes you will encounter, while you should not miss a morning walk to the Tombs of Venizelos, on a hill with views that will take your breath away.
Rent a car for your holidays in Crete in our reservation form and it will be waiting for you when you arrive at the port of Chania! With the convenience of the car reservation form, it will be very easy for you to get around in the town Chania, the entire prefecture of Chania and of course the neighboring prefectures, as we provide many pick up and drop off locations for your rental car!
With a car hire from our reservation form, it is easy and fast for you to pick your rental car with the best price! Book today your rental car for your holidays in Crete and it will be waiting for you at Chania Airport!
Rent a car in Chania and get to know the city in all its glory! With a car hire you will not miss the details of this beautiful city and of course the destinations of Chania prefecture. With many pick up and drop off locations throughout the area, it will be easy and comfortable for you to move without being dependent on public transport!
Keep in mind that the fuel is always paid by the customer. Some car rental companies will ask you to leave the tank filled at the same level that it was before renting, other companies provide a full tank and will accept it filled, which is the best way.
There are certain regulations in Greece that before renting car you should know!
If you want to rent a car in Greece, you should know that it is permited for drivers between the ages 23 to 70, with an international driving license! Furthermore, the driver should have a driving experience of at least 1 year.
When you travel in small groups with more than one driver, the car rental company should be informed. It should be stated in the contract in any case, so the insurance can be valid. Keep in mind that many car rental companies charge the second driver with a small fee.
Keep in mind the speed limits in Greece if there are no signs, so you will not have any problems! The speed limit for populated areas, where there are no others signs, is 50km/h, for open roads and avenues the speed limit is 90km/h and for the highways 110-130km/h.
Chania is a beautiful and very noisy city during the summer season, where in the center is really hard to find a place to park your car rental. If you manage to find a small place on the street to park your car, be sure that there are no signs showing that it is forbidden.
The best way to feel comfortable in the center of Chania, is to find a nice private parking place that charges by the hour. If not, you might find a free place on the road, but you will have to pay a parking meter.
Whatever option you think is better for your car rental, have in mind that the parking fines are a little expensive, from 40 to 150 €.
Usually you will hear that if you drive a car rental you should know that the drivers in Chania are nervous and the roads dangerous. Both of them have a hint of truth but it’s an exageration. Everywhere you go you will find nervous and calm drivers.
If you are planning to visit the center of Chania be prepared, search for private parkings, or park your car a little far from the center. If your are planning to visit places near Chania, you have nothing to fear of!
The roads, are just fine everywhere, but if you want to visit a village, then yes to roads don’t even have asphalt. But that is the beauty of Chania! You will find a picturesque village in the middle of nowhere!