Car Hire Chios

Chios is the fifth biggest Greek island but is usually off the tourist trail. It’s a shame for the island has a lot to offer. The road system is good and most travellers choose a Chios hire car to get around.

Car hire on Chios is great value, especially when you compare it to the cost of local taxis and it’ll get you to places few people visit.

Pre-booking online using our simple booking form is the only way to ensure you get the best deals. We offer the lowest available prices when you book, found by searching through all the top companies who offer Chios car hire.

You’ll find the car is a latest model and comprehensively covered by our inclusive insurance package and backed up by our attentive customer service team.

Driving Guide & Places To Go in Chios

Chios is a fascinating island with a variety of things to do. UK travellers will have to connect through Athens or Thessaloniki but the hassle is worth it once you arrive.

There’s a heady scent to the air when you get off the plane for the island produces mastika, a crystallised plant sap that smells of incense. Try some and you’ll find it becomes chewy in the mouth!

Outside of the main town you have many medieval villages, some dating back nearly a thousand years with buildings to match. You must visit Nea Moni, the oldest monastery on the island, which has beautiful icons and other examples of religious art. The monastery’s museum is fascinating.

In the north of the island is the towering Mount Pelineon, at over 4,000ft. From its top you can see almost the whole of the island and across the narrow strait to Turkey.

Vrontados, north of Chios Town claims to be where Homer was born and the village does all it can to back up the claim. Some of the evidence is at best dubious but visit and make up your own mind.

The roads to all these sights are well kept but very quiet so driving will be a real pleasure on Chios so go ahead and book your cool, air-conditioned Chios or Chios Airport hire car today.

Closest Airports for Chios 

Chios Airport is almost in the centre of the town of Chios and parallel to the main road through it.

It’s not a very busy airport with charter flights only from Thessaloniki and Athens as well as the major Greek Islands. There are also seasonal holiday flights from Rimini, Vienna and Amsterdam

Code – JKH
Other names – Omiros Airport