Car Rental in Chania
General Information about Chania
This is a beautiful and picturesque city with reminders of the past at every corner. Chania is the second largest city of Crete island, Greece (after Heraklion) and it lies along the north coast of the island.
It is about 70 km (44 miles) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 miles) west of Heraklion. Chania is divided into two parts, the Old Town and the New Town: The Old Town built around the Venetian Harbour (the Old Harbour) is enclosed by Venetian ramparts and guarded by a waterside Venetian fortress, Fort Firca.
There are numerous picturesque narrow streets and the architecture shows the influence of decades of foreign domination.
The New Town, just outside the old ramparts, offers the energy and character of a vibrant, authentic Greek town. Here are numerous shops, bars, restaurants and street life that are fun to explore with a rental car from Economy Car Rentals.
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Rent a Car in Chania with Economy Car Rentals
Chania has an international airport, the "Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport" (CHQ) that is located near Souda Bay. A car rental can be arranged through Economy Car Rentals directly at the airport. Ferries sail to and from Athens (Pireaus) daily - the port for ferries from Chania is at Souda, a few kilometers away. A car rental can also be arranged directly at the port of Chania and this will give you the opportunity to travel around and visit:
Fort Firca: The calm ruins of the Venetian fort have lovely sea views. Its fascinating Naval Museum that is next door recalls the maritime tradition of Chania.
Limnoupolis Water Park: You will have fun in the waterslides, the pools, the lazy river, the jacuzzi and the pool bar. Shops and eateries add to the attractions.
Samaria Gorge: This famous 16 km (10 miles) hike down a spectacular mountain gorge reaches the south coast. You’ll need sturdy shoes, water and a hat!
To have more fun in this beautiful city find out about the fests and visit the island of Crete at this period. More information here.
Enjoy your Car Rental in Chania
Numerous modern bars proposing various atmospheres can be found in Chania and in the touristy beach resorts in Platanias and Paleohora. Night clubs are also available and are playing a wide range of music and stay open until morning. There are many beautiful beaches that you can visit with your rental car. Some of them are:
Falassarna (50 km – 31 miles west of Chania): One of the best beaches in Chania. Long and sandy, this beach has extremely clean water and an idyllic ambience. Kalyves (20 km – 12.4 miles to the east of Chania): A long sandy beach with well organized tourist amenities.
Agia Marina (10 km – 6.2 miles away from Chania town): A tourist resort that gets busy with visitors who are mainly on package tours.
Agioi Apostoloi (Couple of km west from Chania): Organised and touristy beach surrounded by many hotels and restaurants.
Georgioupoli (39 km – 24.2 miles east of Chania): A coastal village on the Armyros plain.
A car rental from Economy Car Rentals will give you the chance to explore the beautiful Chania!
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Isn´t possible to pay by credit card. Car a few old_ but correct at the rest. Thanks for your services_ all correct.
Economy Car rental agreement says all insurance costs are covered. Local contract says tyres and underside of vehicle not covered ?
The supplier came to the airport about 20-30 min. after the airplane had landed!
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Last Updated 2012-05-16
