What you pay
You pay the rental price as usual: part online when you book and the rest as shown in the offer. The difference is that no extra security amount is held on your card at pickup.
CRETE AUTORENT
Chania Airport Car Rental – No Deposit
Collect a car at Chania Airport with nothing blocked on your card. Compare no-deposit offers with full insurance for your dates.
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No-deposit car rental at Chania Airport: quick answer
Yes, you can rent a car at Chania Airport (CHQ) without a deposit on selected offers. With these cars no security amount is blocked on your card when you collect the car, usually because full insurance is included. Use the 'No deposit' filter in the search above and check the fuel policy and exclusions before you pay. Chania Airport (CHQ) is on the Akrotiri peninsula, about 14 km from Chania, and many suppliers meet you in the arrivals hall or in the car park opposite the terminal.
At the meeting point
The supplier checks your licence, ID and voucher and hands over the car; nothing is pre-authorised on your card. Keep the voucher on your phone – it shows that the offer is without deposit.
What can still be charged
Traffic or parking fines, missing fuel under the fuel policy, and damage the policy excludes – for example on unpaved roads – can still be charged after the rental.
Returning the car
Return the car with the agreed fuel level and allow about 2 hours before your flight in summer. The supplier checks the car and the rental is closed – there is no deposit to wait for.
Meeting point
Many Crete rental companies do not have a desk inside the terminal. A representative usually meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign or at the car park opposite the terminal. Share your flight number when booking so the supplier can follow delays.
Driving times from the airport
Chania Old Town about 20–25 minutes, Souda Port about 20 minutes, Platanias about 30 minutes, Georgioupolis about 45 minutes, Kissamos about 50 minutes and Rethymno about 1 hour.
Returning the car
In summer allow at least 2 hours before your flight to return the car, complete the check and walk to the terminal. Follow the return instructions on your voucher and refuel in advance according to the fuel policy.
Late or early flights
For night arrivals, check the supplier's opening hours in the offer, as out-of-hours pickup may carry a fee. Book ahead for summer evenings, when many flights land close together.
FAQ
No-deposit car rental at Chania Airport – FAQ
Can I rent a car at Chania Airport without a deposit?
Yes, on selected offers. Use the 'No deposit' filter: these cars usually include full insurance, so nothing is blocked on your card at pickup.
Is no-deposit car rental at Chania Airport more expensive?
The daily price can be slightly higher because full insurance is included, but you avoid a hold of several hundred euros on your card. Compare the total price for your dates.
Do I still need a credit card for a no-deposit car?
Not always. No deposit and no credit card are separate options; if you pay by debit card or cash, also use the 'No credit card' filter.
How far is Chania Airport from Chania?
About 14 km – around 20–25 minutes by car.
