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Use Heraklion Airport as a one-way endpoint — without pretending there is a branch there
A rental can be requested from Chania with return at Heraklion Airport (HER), subject to vehicle and route availability. Heraklion is presented as a supported one-way/delivery location from the Chania base, not as a permanent branch office.
Who this option is useful for
A Heraklion Airport return is useful for open-jaw itineraries that begin in Chania and finish with a flight from HER.
HER return
Useful for travellers arriving through CHQ but flying home from Heraklion.
Open-jaw itinerary
Avoids driving back to Chania solely to return the vehicle.
Route fee transparent
Any applicable one-way/location charge is confirmed in the written quote.
Vehicle availability
Automatic, SUV, 7-seat and 9-seat routes should be requested early because both vehicle and logistics must align.
When a Chania-to-HER one-way rental makes sense
If the flights arrive in Chania and depart from Heraklion, returning the car at HER can eliminate a separate transfer or a long backtrack to western Crete.
The useful comparison is the complete journey: rental total plus any one-way fee versus the time and cost of returning to Chania and then travelling east again.
Heraklion Airport service without a false local-office claim
The service can support a return or delivery arrangement at Heraklion Airport, but this page does not claim a staffed Heraklion branch. The booking is coordinated through the Chania-based rental service.
That distinction matters for accuracy and for setting the correct expectations about the handover.
What to include in a HER return request
Enter Heraklion Airport as the return point, the actual return date/time and, if it is connected to a flight, allow realistic time before departure. The pickup location can remain CHQ, Chania city, a hotel or another supported point.
If the group needs an automatic or larger vehicle, choose that exact type so the one-way availability check is meaningful.
Insurance and deposit terms stay separate from the route
CDW remains included and optional FDW remains +€12/day for covered-damage zero excess, subject to exclusions. No rental security deposit is blocked on a credit card.
The one-way fee, if applicable, is a logistics/location charge and should not be confused with insurance or a deposit.
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 rent in Chania and return at Heraklion Airport?
Yes. A Chania-to-HER one-way return can be requested, subject to availability and any route fee.
Do you have a Heraklion Airport branch?
This site describes HER as a supported one-way/delivery location from the Chania base, not as a claimed branch office.
Can I pick up at Chania Airport and return at HER?
Yes. That open-jaw route can be requested directly in the quote form.
Can I return a 7- or 9-seater at HER?
It can be requested, but larger-vehicle and one-way availability need to match, so early requests are sensible.
Can I return an automatic car at HER?
Yes, subject to automatic vehicle and route availability.
Is CDW included for a one-way rental?
Yes. CDW inclusion is separate from the return location.
Does a one-way rental require a card deposit?
No rental security deposit is blocked; any one-way fee is a separate quoted item.
Can I return at Heraklion Port instead?
Yes. Heraklion Port is a separate supported return location; choose the correct one for your ferry or travel plan.
What time should I enter?
Use the realistic handover time, not just the flight departure time.
Is the one-way fee always the same?
Location/logistics charges are confirmed with the specific quote rather than presented as a universal rate.