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Chania Airport pickup, explained before you fly
Choose Chania Airport (CHQ) as the pickup location, add the flight number and arrival time, select the car type you actually want, and request the insurance option you prefer. The written quote then confirms the important rental details before you decide.
Who this option is useful for
Airport pickup is simplest when the flight number, real arrival time, luggage needs and return location are included in the request.
Arriving by flight
Add your flight number and real arrival time. For a confirmed CHQ pickup, we monitor the flight and coordinate the handover around the actual arrival if the airline is delayed. Late or after-hours pickup fees still apply according to the actual handover time and confirmed terms.
Starting with Chania Old Town
If the first days are entirely in the walkable centre, hotel delivery later in the stay can sometimes be more practical than renting immediately.
Flying home from Heraklion
A different return point at Heraklion Airport can be requested, with availability and any one-way charge confirmed in the quote.
Travelling with children or luggage
Tell us passenger, suitcase, stroller and child-seat needs before the car type is confirmed.
What to send for an accurate airport quote
The useful information is simple: pickup and return dates, both times, CHQ as the pickup point, flight number, driver age, preferred car type, transmission, insurance choice and a realistic luggage count.
The form does not ask for card details. A quote request is not a payment step; it is used to confirm availability, price and the rental conditions that apply to your dates.
Airport pickup versus city or hotel delivery
Airport pickup is convenient when you want the car from the moment you land. City or hotel delivery can be a better fit when the first part of the holiday is focused on central Chania and the vehicle would mostly remain parked.
The best choice depends on the itinerary rather than a generic rule. The quote form therefore allows airport, city, accommodation and supported one-way return points instead of forcing the same pickup plan for every traveller.
Late flights and exact pickup time
The quote form accepts times across the full 24-hour cycle. Use the expected arrival or handover time rather than selecting a convenient daytime time that does not match the flight.
For confirmed Chania Airport pickups, the flight number lets us monitor the actual arrival. If the airline delays the flight, the car handover remains coordinated for that arrival; any applicable late or after-hours fee is based on the actual handover time and confirmed terms.
Returning somewhere different
The return can be requested in Chania, at an accommodation point, Rethymno, Heraklion Airport or Heraklion Port. Rethymno and Heraklion are supported delivery or one-way locations from the Chania base; they are not presented as branch offices.
For one-way rentals, the final quote should show the route and any applicable location charge so the customer can compare the true total instead of only the daily vehicle rate.
What changes the final quote
The published starting rates help compare vehicle types, but the confirmed total depends on the exact dates, rental duration, vehicle type and transmission, availability, insurance choice, pickup/return locations and any special delivery or one-way logistics.
Basic insurance (CDW) is included. Optional full insurance (FDW) is +€12 per rental day and reduces the excess to zero for covered damage, subject to exclusions. No credit card is required and no rental security deposit is blocked. Any applicable delivery or one-way fee is confirmed with the quote.
For the most accurate quote, send:
- Pickup and return dates plus the real handover times.
- Exact pickup and return locations, including airport, port or accommodation name where relevant.
- The car type and transmission you need.
- Driver age and any second-driver requirement.
- CDW or optional FDW preference.
- Passenger count, large luggage count and any child-seat need.
- Flight or ferry information when it affects the handover.
Want a date-specific answer?
The public quote form does not require an account, card number or online payment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I request a car directly at Chania Airport?
Yes. Select Chania Airport (CHQ) as pickup and add the flight number and expected handover time.
Do you block a credit-card deposit at CHQ?
No rental security deposit is blocked on a credit card. Insurance excess is a separate concept from a deposit.
Is basic insurance included for airport rentals?
Yes. Basic CDW is included. Optional FDW is +€12 per rental day and reduces the excess to zero for covered damage, subject to exclusions.
Can I request an automatic car at the airport?
Yes. Choose the exact automatic car type shown in the quote form. Automatic availability is checked for the requested dates.
What if my flight arrives after midnight?
Enter the real arrival and pickup time. The time selector covers the full day, and any special handover arrangement is confirmed with the quote.
Can I return the car to my hotel instead?
Yes, supported hotel or villa collection can be requested. Give the exact accommodation name or location.
Can I return at Heraklion Airport?
Yes. A Chania Airport to Heraklion Airport one-way route can be requested. Availability and any route fee are confirmed first.
Is a baby seat free?
A baby seat can be requested free of charge, subject to availability. Include it in the request so it is prepared for pickup.
What is the minimum rental duration?
The minimum rental is two days. The quote calendar automatically prevents a return date earlier than pickup plus two days.
Is the exact model guaranteed?
Model names describe the requested car type. The confirmed vehicle may be the selected model or a similar equivalent unless an exact model is specifically confirmed.
What should I do if my CHQ flight is delayed?
If your confirmed booking includes the correct flight number, we monitor that flight and coordinate the handover when it lands. You are not left without the confirmed car simply because the airline arrives late. Late or after-hours pickup fees still apply by the actual handover time. Contact us if the flight number changes, is cancelled or diverted.
Can I request an automatic and a late-night pickup together?
Yes. Select the automatic car type and use the real airport pickup time in the same quote request.
How can I pay for my Chania Airport rental?
You can pay by cash, debit card or credit card. A credit card is not required, and no rental security deposit is blocked.