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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
$9.70 per day
Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ace Rent a car
$10.47 per day
Chania Airport Car Rental
Compact
Nissan Note or similar
Nissan Note
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dirent a car Greece
$13.56 per day
Chania Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite
Toyota Auris or similar
Toyota Auris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Royal Rentals
$14.83 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Chania Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Surprice
$15.28 / per day
Chania Airport Car Rental
Mini Elite
Skoda Citigo or similar
Skoda Citigo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
EXER
$16.40 / per day
Chania Airport Car Rental
Standard
Peugeot 301 or similar
Peugeot 301
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SKG Rent A Car
$21.46 / per day
Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Centauro
$25.15 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:21 on 2023-05-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
Greek,
English,
French,
German
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+30
Average car rental price
$15.86 / per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 km/h
56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.8

Top 10 Most Popular Cities in Crete

  1. Car Rental in Heraklion from $9.70 per day
  2. Car Rental in Chania from $11.98 per day
  3. Car Rental in Rethymno from $12.44 per day
  4. Car Rental in Hersonissos from $29.16 per day
  5. Car Rental in Agios Nikolaos from $22.58 per day
  6. Car Rental in Malia from $25.58 per day
  7. Car Rental in Sitia from $44.08 per day
  8. Car Rental in Gouves from $25.11 per day
  9. Car Rental in Stalis
  10. Car Rental in Elounda from $67.64 per day

Top 9 Most Popular Locations in Crete

  1. Car Rental at Crete Airport Heraklion from $9.70 per day
  2. Car Rental at Crete Airport Chania from $11.98 per day
  3. Car Rental at Heraklion Port from $16.36 per day
  4. Car Rental in Heraklion (Downtown) from $16.36 per day
  5. Car Rental at Chania Souda Port from $17.64 per day
  6. Car Rental at Sitia Public Airport from $44.08 per day
  7. Car Rental at Hotel Delivery
  8. Car Rental at Chania Hotel Delivery
  9. Car Rental at Chania Old Port

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Crete?

The cost of renting a car in Crete varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Crete
$10.77
January
$11.63
February
$13.74
March
$17.07
April
$19.84
May
$38.14
June
$54.31
July
$59.10
August
$37.16
September
$21.77
October
$14.52
November
$13.16
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Crete is January — when rental costs average $10.77 per day. This is 58% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $59.10 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the average rental length in Crete?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in March — an average of 7 days.
Average rental length in Crete
8
January
8
February
7
March
8
April
8
May
8
June
9
July
8
August
8
September
8
October
7
November
7
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Crete?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Crete, the most popular month is July, while the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Crete by pick-up date relative to the average
4%
January
5%
February
15%
March
75%
April
135%
May
196%
June
264%
July
232%
August
176%
September
86%
October
6%
November
5%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 49
Airport locations 3
Popular suppliers Alma Car Hire, Autocandia, ABBYCAR, Royal Rentals, Carwiz
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $10 per day
Cheapest supplier Carwiz

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Autocandia Peugeot 208 5 2 Small cars
ABBYCAR Peugeot 208 4 2 Small cars
ABBYCAR Toyota Aygo 4 1 Small cars
Autocandia Citroën C1 5 1 Small cars
Autocandia Peugeot 108 5 2 Small cars
RightCars Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
RightCars Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Autocandia Skoda Fabia 5 2 Small cars
Surprice Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
ABBYCAR Peugeot 308 4 3 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Belgium
Kia Stonic
April 15, 2023
Sight seeing
Canada
Toyota Aygo
February 22, 2023
Having a car allowed us to go to a lot more sites. The freedom it gave us allowed us to have some magical experiences on Crete - from food to sites to amazing people with really big hearts. Thank you.
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Panda
December 22, 2022
Crete is marvelous. I did not go very far, and unfortunately spent too much time lost in downtown Heraklion and Chania. Knossos is a must. I also enjoyed the Holy Trinity Monastery near Chania.
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 301
November 23, 2022
If you plan to visit Crete for more than just a couple of day I highly recommend renting a car. The roads were all in good shape with clearly marked signage and driving is the best way to get around the island. There are so many beaches and areas with different terrain, it was a real treat to drive and check them out.
Romania
Fiat Panda
October 21, 2022
Taking a small compact car is just enough to visit: Balos, Vai Beach, Elafonisi and anything else on the island. We made 1200km in 5 days without any issue.
Australia
Kia Stonic
October 5, 2022
Travelled all over Crete visiting spectacular beaches, majestic countryside, historic sites and charming towns.
Slovenia
Fiat Panda
October 1, 2022
Elafonissi totally overrated. Kedrodados next door is pure heaven tho.
Canada
Fiat Panda
September 27, 2022
loved our trip to Crete and we were happy to have a cartoon explore the island
Serbia
Hyundai i10
September 18, 2022
Agent was very kind and professional. Real gentleman. Great guy. Everything went exactly by protocol. He did his part, we did our, and business was perfect. Thank You.
Romania
Citro?n C1
September 9, 2022
there is no way you could go to Crete without a car, only if you go with an agency and they plan everything and they take you everywhere. It was the best thing to rent a car, and the price was afordable.
Bulgaria
Toyota Auris
September 4, 2022
we took time to travel but the best place was Retimno.
Canada
Jeep Compass
September 2, 2022
If visiting Crete, renting a car is a must! Chania and Rethymno were real treats.
Italy
Peugeot 108
August 30, 2022
Beautiful beaches, well equipped. Good and chip tavernas everywhere. Lovely people.
Slovenia
Fiat Panda
August 27, 2022
South of crete is awesome, half full secluded beaches were awesome
Israel
Suzuki Celerio
August 7, 2022
Chania is marvellous place to stay
Netherlands
Peugeot 2008
June 13, 2022
There are many tourist there, so we do not comment
Spain
Nissan Note
June 13, 2022
Third home.
Netherlands
Suzuki Celerio
June 11, 2022
Only visit cities and easy access musea/monasteries.
Slovenia
Fiat Panda
June 9, 2022
When driving on side roads of Crete the driver should be very attentive because of sudden big holes in asphalt which could be big enough to damage the car (happend to me). There are streets in towns and villages in Crete so narrow (with parked cars on the side) that it takes lots of careful manoeuring to not scratch the car.
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Qashqai
June 6, 2022
Loved Crete. Visited many places including mountain tavernas, beaches, ruins, olive mills, “train” trips, and did regular stuff like supermarket shopping. All were great experiences and gave insight into Crete life. Having a great car from Green Motion made it possible. Loved it all.
Ireland
Fiat Tipo Station Wagon
May 30, 2022
Loved everything about our visit to Crete. Highlights included visit to Elaphinisi Beach - probably the most beautiful, spectacular, unspoilt beach I have ever visited. Would highly recommend hiring a car - as the drives along the coast or across the higher mountain roads provides some spectacular scenery. We stayed in the Asterion Suites and Spa in the Chania region - beautiful hotel with fantastic facilities and the most friendly of staff.
Ireland
Hyundai i10
September 3, 2021
Excellent, helpful staff. The car was in perfect condition and ideal for getting us around during our Crete adventure. Would definitely recommend!
Germany
Toyota Aygo
August 25, 2021
Good value
Switzerland
Hyundai i10
August 9, 2021
The lady at drop off was very kind and extremely helpful. She even offered to drive us to the terminal.
Belgium
Fiat Tipo Sedan
August 5, 2021
You cannot visit Crete without a car rental, it is a must and great fun to drive around the island.
Denmark
Peugeot 308
July 28, 2021
I had booked a Peugeot 308 but got a Suzuki. An ok car. HOWEVER, not a Peugeot
Greece
Hyundai i10
July 13, 2021
Renting a car in Crete is "must do" so many places to visit.
United Kingdom
Fiat Tipo
October 5, 2020
Need a car to get around.
Germany
Citroen C3
September 28, 2020
Beautiful city with charm was Chania, and very exclusive hide out if you really want to relax was Lutro, very nice and relaxing.
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
September 16, 2020
Loved Elounda and Paleochora but was not that taken with Agia Marina. Found Agria Marina too touristy but others would love it (younger crowd).
Poland
Hyundai i20
September 1, 2020
Pierwszy raz byłem na Krecie, polecam ta wyspę, plaże i piękne miejscowości w szczególności Chanie. Polecam
Greece
Toyota Aygo
July 31, 2020
Herakleion is the place to rent a car. There are so many excersion and nice place to visit around. The pariking in the center the most of the times was not a problem. Many times we parked for free and even the times we had to park in a private parking the cost was 4,00 to 5,00 euros.
Ireland
Nissan Micra
July 22, 2020
Lots of great beaches and nature to explore around Western Crete and a car is really helpful.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
April 21, 2020
Explore the mountains
Australia
Seat ibiza
October 18, 2019
Car was great on fuel, i think we spent 45 euro and drove about 800km or more. Visited Spinalonga, Agios Nicolaous, Zeus cave, Elafonisi beach, Rethymno
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
October 16, 2019
Prepare yourself for driving on Greek roads, particularly in busy towns and at night. You get used to it, but it can be quite daunting at first. Be aware of potential inaccuracy on phone map navigation, particularly if journeying on mountain roads through small villages.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris 5d
October 1, 2019
Crete is huge. A car is essential to get anywhere off resort, if you don’t want to pay over the odds for coach trips. There is not much to see outside the towns on the island
Sweden
Fiat 500
July 29, 2019
Very easy and comfortable to have a car to drive around and explore with.
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris 5d
August 24, 2018
It’s hard to drive in Heraklion. If you’re planning to go to different parts of Crete, then definitely rent a car, but don’t rent it just for heraklion
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
EasyAuto
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Goldcar
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
280
Total rental companies
45
Average daily price
$15.86
Lowest daily price
$5.51
Total cars available
2290

Top 45 Suppliers in Crete in 2023

EasyAuto
EasyAuto
Exceptional 9.4 / 609 reviews
12 locations
$23 - $106
OTOQ
OTOQ
Exceptional 9.4 / 49 reviews
2 locations
$12 - $58
Autocandia
Autocandia
Exceptional 9.3 / 801 reviews
8 locations
$16 - $137
SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.1 / 62 reviews
4 locations
$25 - $241
Royal Rentals
Royal Rentals
Excellent 8.9 / 755 reviews
43 locations
$12 - $400
Yours Car Rental
Yours Car Rental
Excellent 8.9 / 34 reviews
2 locations
$29 - $138
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.8 / 32 reviews
9 locations
$29 - $113
EXER
EXER
Excellent 8.8 / 96 reviews
5 locations
$16 - $76
Alma Car Hire
Alma Car Hire
Excellent 8.8 / 767 reviews
5 locations
$16 - $78
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.8 / 13 reviews
3 locations
$42 - $139
CarQ
CarQ
Excellent 8.8 / 84 reviews
2 locations
$21 - $32
Carwiz
Carwiz
Excellent 8.7 / 667 reviews
7 locations
$10 - $580
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.7 / 105 reviews
3 locations
$24 - $96
WheeGo
WheeGo
Excellent 8.7 / 20 reviews
3 locations
$23 - $132
King's Car Rental
King's Car Rental
Excellent 8.7 / 80 reviews
1 location
$32 - $403
Avance
Avance
Excellent 8.7 / 157 reviews
6 locations
$31 - $152
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Excellent 8.6 / 382 reviews
6 locations
$16 - $175
Dirent a car Greece
Dirent a car Greece
Excellent 8.6 / 408 reviews
5 locations
$12 - $126
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.6 / 8 reviews
9 locations
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.6 / 30 reviews
7 locations
$18 - $242
ACARENT
ACARENT
Excellent 8.6 / 97 reviews
1 location
$26 - $61
MONZA Rent a Car
MONZA Rent a Car
Excellent 8.6 / 20 reviews
5 locations
$31 - $167
National
National
Excellent 8.5
3 locations
$30 - $128
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5 / 6 reviews
5 locations
$39 - $83
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Excellent 8.5 / 671 reviews
3 locations
SKG Rent A Car
SKG Rent A Car
Excellent 8.5 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$14 - $113
Optimo Rent
Optimo Rent
Excellent 8.4 / 15 reviews
7 locations
$25 - $102
Surprice
Surprice
Excellent 8.4 / 535 reviews
8 locations
Centauro
Centauro
Excellent 8.4 / 238 reviews
2 locations
$14 - $46
Cargini
Cargini
Excellent 8.4 / 13 reviews
2 locations
$21 - $93
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.4 / 24 reviews
2 locations
$16 - $54
Drive Rent a Car
Drive Rent a Car
Excellent 8.4
1 location
Viaggiare
Viaggiare
Excellent 8.4
1 location
Sterling Rentals
Sterling Rentals
Excellent 8.4 / 2 reviews
7 locations
$23 - $103
Firefly
Firefly
Excellent 8.3 / 7 reviews
2 locations
Autounion
Autounion
Excellent 8.3 / 25 reviews
2 locations
$31 - $138
Interrent
Interrent
Excellent 8.3
2 locations
Zezgo
Zezgo
Excellent 8.3 / 4 reviews
1 location
RightCars
RightCars
Excellent 8.1 / 318 reviews
1 location
$15 - $117
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Excellent 8.1 / 21 reviews
2 locations
$10 - $57
Global Rent a Car
Global Rent a Car
Very good 7.9 / 91 reviews
5 locations
AddCar
AddCar
Very good 7.6 / 107 reviews
3 locations
$16 - $22
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Very good 7.6 / 355 reviews
2 locations
$14 - $105
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 7.3 / 11 reviews
1 location
$16 - $37
Goldcar
Goldcar
Good 6.8 / 83 reviews
2 locations

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