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Souda Port Car Rental

Rent a car at Souda port, Chania, for ferry and cruise arrivals: no deposit and no credit card options, early-morning pickup and drive times.

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Car rental at Souda Port

Souda is the ferry and cruise port for Chania, about 7 km east of the town. Overnight ferries from Piraeus arrive early in the morning, and many local suppliers meet them with your car. Offers with no deposit, no credit card and zero excess are common.

Port

Souda, Chania

Distance to Chania

About 7 km, 15 min

Arrivals

Overnight ferries from Piraeus; cruise ships

Airport

Chania (CHQ), about 20 min

Meeting your ferry or cruise ship

Give the supplier your ferry company and arrival time. Overnight ferries from Piraeus usually dock early in the morning; the car can be waiting outside the terminal. Cruise passengers should check that the car can be returned in time for all-aboard, and that the supplier knows which pier the ship uses.

Drive times from Souda port

  • Chania town: about 15 min
  • Chania Airport: about 20 min
  • Aptera: 10 min
  • Kalyves and Almyrida: 15–20 min
  • Georgioupolis: 30 min
  • Rethymno: about 50 min
  • Kissamos: about 1 h
  • Chora Sfakion: about 1 h 15

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Returning before a sailing

Evening ferries to Piraeus board well before departure. Return the car with at least 30–45 minutes to spare, and refuel in Souda or Chania beforehand.

No deposit, no credit card and zero excess

Port delivery is available with many cars that need no deposit and accept debit cards or cash. Check the exact car's terms and any delivery fee before booking.

Documents and driving rules in Crete

  • Licence: valid licences from the EU/EEA, the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia are recognised in Greece for visitors. Some rental suppliers or their insurers may still ask for an International Driving Permit, and a licence not in Latin script may need one, so check the rental terms before you travel.
  • Age: most suppliers ask for a minimum age of 21–23 and a licence held for at least a year; drivers under 25 may pay a young-driver fee.
  • Driving: on the right. Typical limits are 50 km/h in towns and 70–90 km/h on the north-coast highway (follow the signs). The alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, and 0.2 g/l for drivers in their first two years.
  • No tolls on Crete. Fuel stations are frequent on the north coast but sparse in the mountains and on the south coast, and many village stations close on Sunday afternoons.

For how deposits, payment methods and insurance excess work, see no deposit, no credit card and zero excess car rental in Crete.

Other pickup points

Car rental across Crete

Car rental in CreteAirport, port and town pickup across Crete.Chania Airport (CHQ)West Crete pickup, 20–25 min to Chania.Heraklion Airport (HER)Central and east Crete pickup.ChaniaTown and hotel delivery, parking tips.HeraklionCity, port and Knossos.Heraklion PortFerry arrivals and island trips.RethymnoBetween both airports; south-coast trips.Agios NikolaosMirabello Gulf and east Crete.EloundaHotel delivery, Plaka and Spinalonga.HersonissosResort pickup, Lasithi plateau.MaliaPalace, beaches, Lasithi plateau.KissamosBalos, Falasarna, Elafonisi.No deposit · no credit card · zero excessHow these terms work in Crete.

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FAQ

Souda Port car rental: questions

How far is Souda port from Chania?

About 7 km, roughly 15 minutes.

Can I collect a rental car at Souda for an early ferry?

Yes, many suppliers meet early-morning ferries.

Can cruise passengers rent a car at Souda?

Yes, but make sure you can return it before all-aboard.

Can I rent at Souda port without a credit card?

Yes, with many local suppliers.

Is Souda port near Aptera?

Yes, about 10 minutes away.