Car hire Chios International Airport

The tiny Chios National Airport serves the Aegean island of the same name, whose largest town is less than 2.5 miles away with car rental in Chios Airport. Private vehicles are the best means of transportation from this airport as their is no bus service. The airport offers four daily flights to Athens in addition to two flights per week to Thessaloniki and Lesvos.

Chios Airport facilities

Passengers can compare car hire at half a dozen dealerships at this small airport, which also offers tax-free shopping, banking, baby-changing rooms and places to eat. The airport's hours vary dramatically depending on the season and the day of the week. The airport closes for over three hours in mid afternoon on certain days.

Chios Airport excursions

Coastal drives with car hire in Chios Airport will take visitors past unique mastic tree forests and no fewer than 28 clean and beautiful beaches. One of Greece's oldest monasteries, Nea Moni, has stood between Karyes and Avgonyma since the 15th century. The impressive Olympi Cave was first explored in 1985. A tiny island called Oinousses is the only piece of land between Chios and mainland Turkey.

Best time to visit

Strong winds from the northwest and north provide cooling breezes to the typical Greek Mediterranean climate of Chios. No matter what time of year, Chios enjoys pleasant, sunny days which are only occasionally interrupted by downpours. Visitors seeking to save money may prefer to arrive in the warm spring or autumn months rather than during the summer high season.

Car rental in Chios Airport

Roads in Chios are always small, scenic and safe for driving. The spectacular sunrise views are worth sacrificing sleep time. Drivers are bound to encounter well-preserved medieval villages, breathtaking beaches and forests of mastic trees on any journey they undertake. Motorists should, however, watch out for drunk drivers after dark as Chios offers a lively nightlife.