Car hire at Chios Airport
Chios is 50 km long and its best places are at the ends: the painted mastic village of Pyrgi and the fortress village of Mesta in the south, Nea Moni monastery in the centre, the wild west coast beaches and Volissos, and the Kardamyla coast in the north. The KTEL reaches the villages a few times a day; a car reaches them, and the beaches between, whenever you like. Desks are at the terminal and the cars are in front.
Rental companies at Chios Airport
Chios is served mainly by local firms, with a couple of international brands; all meet the Athens flights year-round and deliver to hotels in Karfas and the town.
- Avis / Budget
- Hertz
- Chian companies with terminal desks or hotel delivery
Booking tips
- August is diaspora month; book ahead, the fleet is small
- The west-coast roads to Volissos and the beaches below are narrow and partly unpaved; ask about gravel
- Taking the car to Turkey on the Çeşme ferry is not allowed
- A credit card in the driver’s name is needed for the deposit
- Licences issued outside the EU/EEA need an international driving permit
Driving from the airport
Turn north for Chios Town, Vrontados and the north coast; south past Karfas and Kambos for the mastic villages, 40 minutes on a good road; west through the centre for Nea Moni and Volissos. Chios Town’s harbour front is easy to park along outside the evening rush.
Frequently asked questions
Which car rental companies are at Chios Airport?
Avis, Budget and Hertz alongside several Chian companies, with desks at the terminal or delivery to hotels; the cars are parked in front of the building.
Do I need a car on Chios?
For the town and Karfas, no. For the mastic villages, Nea Moni, the west beaches and the north coast, yes; the KTEL reaches them only a few times a day.
See also
Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.