CDW included. Optional full insurance (FDW) is 12 euro per day with zero excess for covered damage, subject to exclusions. No credit card required. No rental deposit blocked. Cash, debit card and credit card are accepted. Unlimited kilometres. Free second eligible driver. Free baby seat on request. Chania Airport, hotel and Souda Port service. Supported one-way service to Rethymno and Heraklion on request. Clear total before confirmation. Direct quote without an account. CHQ flight monitoring for confirmed pickups; late or after-hours fees still apply according to actual handover time.
Direct booking

Request a Chania rental without online payment

The quote form is a request, not a payment screen. Send your dates, vehicle group and pickup point without entering card details. We reply with the availability and the booking/payment arrangement that applies to your rental.

Chania Venetian harbour waterfront, Crete
Chania waterfront context for direct rental enquiries and arrival planning.
Quick answer

Request first; confirm the real total before arrival

The online form is a quote request rather than an online checkout. You can request a pay-on-arrival arrangement and receive the vehicle, insurance, pickup/return and any location charges in writing before confirming.

Basic insurance (CDW) includedBasic collision damage waiver is included in the rental rate.
FDW +€12/dayOptional FDW gives zero excess for covered damage, subject to exclusions.
No deposit blockedNo rental security deposit is pre-authorised on a credit card.
Unlimited kilometresIncluded for normal permitted-road use under the rental terms.
Free second driverA second eligible driver can be added without an extra daily fee.
Minimum 2 daysThe quote calendar enforces a two-day minimum rental period.

Who this option is useful for

If you prefer to arrange the rental without online checkout, request the exact dates and terms first and confirm how payment will be handled with the booking.

No checkout pressure

The enquiry form does not collect payment-card details.

Price before confirmation

Dates, vehicle type, insurance and locations are used to build the specific quote.

Arrival details

Flight, hotel or ferry information can be added so the handover matches the trip.

Payment clarity

If pay on arrival is important, request it and have the arrangement confirmed in writing.

Why the quote comes before payment

Rental pricing depends on dates, duration, car type, transmission, availability, insurance and location logistics. A direct quote can therefore be more useful than forcing every traveller through an instant checkout with generic assumptions.

The quote request creates a clear record of what was asked for, especially when the rental includes a one-way return, late arrival or a larger vehicle.

Starting rates versus the final rental price

The fleet page displays starting rates to help compare categories, but those are not a promise that every vehicle will cost the same amount in every month. The exact total is date-dependent.

The written quote should be the reference point for the confirmed price because it reflects the specific dates, car type, insurance choice and delivery or one-way arrangement.

What to have confirmed before you travel

Check the car type, transmission, pickup and return locations, both times, insurance, total price, payment arrangement and any special extras. If an exact model is essential, ask whether that specific model can be confirmed rather than relying on “or similar” examples.

For airport pickup, include the flight number. For hotel or villa delivery, include the exact accommodation.

Pay on arrival and no deposit are separate benefits

A pay-on-arrival arrangement describes when payment is made. No deposit blocked describes the security-deposit policy. CDW/FDW describes insurance. Keeping all three separate prevents misunderstandings.

The site therefore presents these items independently instead of using one phrase to imply everything is automatically included.

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:

  1. Pickup and return dates plus the real handover times.
  2. Exact pickup and return locations, including airport, port or accommodation name where relevant.
  3. The car type and transmission you need.
  4. Driver age and any second-driver requirement.
  5. CDW or optional FDW preference.
  6. Passenger count, large luggage count and any child-seat need.
  7. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I request to pay on arrival?

Yes. Request the rental through the quote form and have the payment arrangement confirmed with the written quote.

Do I pay when I submit the quote form?

No. The public quote form is not an online payment page.

Why is the final price not always the starting daily rate?

Season, dates, duration, vehicle availability, transmission, insurance and pickup/return logistics can change the final quote.

Can I still choose FDW if I pay on arrival?

Yes. Insurance choice is separate from the payment timing. Optional full insurance (FDW) is +€12/day with zero excess for covered damage, subject to exclusions.

Is a credit-card deposit blocked?

No rental security deposit is blocked on a credit card.

Can I request airport pickup with pay on arrival?

Yes. Select CHQ and provide the flight number and real pickup time.

Can I request a one-way rental?

Yes. Supported one-way routes are quoted with availability and any applicable location fee.

Do I receive the terms before confirming?

The aim of the written quote is to make the vehicle, insurance, location and price details clear before confirmation.

Does pay on arrival mean cash only?

No. Pay-on-arrival timing and the accepted payment method are separate. Have the payment method confirmed with the quote.

Can I request a quote without paying anything online?

Yes. The quote form does not require online checkout or a card number.

Is the no-deposit policy separate from pay on arrival?

Yes. One concerns payment timing; the other concerns whether a rental security amount is blocked.

Tell us your dates and pickup point

We check the matching vehicle group and return a clear total quote with the insurance choice shown separately.

Request availability