Car rental Chania, Greece

Car Rental Chania – Must Know

You must always carry your International Drivers License or European Union driver's licenses when you drive a car in Greece. The minimum age to rent a car is 21. Vehicles approaching an intersection on the right have the right of way. At traffic circles you must give way to vehicles coming from the right unless they have a stop or give way sign. Mobile cellular telephones may not be used while driving unless with a "hands free" system. The use of radar detectors is illegal.

Attractions in Chania

The Old Town

The Old Town is a popular tourist destination in Chania. It is located next to the old harbour and you can get here easily by your car rental vehicle. The crumbling Venetian Harbour of the Old Town is considered the most beautiful urban district of Crete. To completely enjoy the Old Town in the day time have a historical walk tour around it. You can find there many souvenirs, art and crafts shops.

Chania Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum, housed in the church of St. Francis is the largest church of the island which you may come to explore by your car rental vehicle. The museum collection mainly consists of archaeological finds dating from the beginning of the Stone Age up to the recent past. Among the exhibits of the museum you can see the statues, murals, ceramics, stone printing proofs, ancient coins, jewelry and more.

The Fortress of Firka

The fortress of Firca was erected in the 16th century by the Venetian dominants of the island, in order to protect both the town and the port of Chania. It is a historic place both for Crete and Chania which you may come to see using your car rental vehicle. In the period of the Turkish occupation and until recent past, Firca was used as military barracks and a prison. Today the fortress hosts the Maritime museum and a small theatre. 

Public Garden  

The Public Garden is located in the centre of Chania town between Papandreou and Tzanakaki roads and was designed by the Turks in 1870 according to a European design. It encompasses a small zoo, a cafe, an open air cinema, and the city clock tower in the northeast corner. Get your car rental Chania and come here to have a good time!