Car Rental in Heraklion

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Heraklion, Greece
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Mini
Peugeot 107 or similar
Peugeot 107
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
King's Car Rental
$35.77 per day
Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Mini
Volkswagen Up or similar
Volkswagen Up
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
King's Car Rental
$35.77 per day
Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Mini
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Centauro
$36.39 per day
Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Economy
Ford Fiesta or similar
Ford Fiesta
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
ABBYCAR
$36.79 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Mini
Skoda Citigo or similar
Skoda Citigo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
King's Car Rental
$36.85 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Mini
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$37.08 / per day
Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
ABBYCAR
$37.49 / per day
Heraklion Airport Car Rental
Mini
Hyundai i10 or similar
Hyundai i10
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
King's Car Rental
$37.94 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:19 on 2022-08-10. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
Greek
Currency
EUR
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Country code
30
Economy car rental price
$59.25 / per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Speed limit out of town
90 km/h
56 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.5
Average gasoline price
$2.18 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.46 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.93 / 1 liter

Why rent a car in Heraklion?

Heraklion is a great place for renting a car. The capital and largest city of Crete offers everything from fascinating historic sites to great beaches, fun nightlife, and extraordinary local cuisine. The city also serves as a great base for exploring the rest of the island, especially its central parts and the northeast.
Heraklion Car Rental

One-Way Car Rentals in Heraklion

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Heraklion and drop off in another city include:

  • From Heraklion to Chania - 351 offers from US$ 14.38 per day
  • From Heraklion to Rethymno - 18 offers from US$ 13.28 per day

Top ways to enter Heraklion

  • Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport. Named after a Greek writer who hailed from the island, Heraklion Airport is the second busiest in Greece. In 2018, for the first time in its history it served more than eight million passengers. The most popular destinations from Heraklion are London, Paris, and Moscow, but the airport is served by more than 50 different airlines and offers flights to most European countries. Heraklion Airport is just 5 km (3.1 mi) east of the city center.
  • Chania Airport. Crete’s other international airport, serving its second city, is about 150 km (93 mi) west of Heraklion. The two hour drive takes you along the island’s northern coast, offering some amazing views along the way.
  • Santorini Airport. Serving the beautiful island of the same name, the small and cozy Santorini Airport is especially busy during the summer months. It is connected to Crete by a frequent ferry service.
  • By sea. Heraklion boasts one of the busiest ports in Greece and, indeed, the Mediterranean. There are ferry services to a lot of nearby Greek islands as well as to the mainland and the capital, Athens. If you’re arriving in Heraklion by ferry, you can conveniently pick up your rental car at Heraklion Port.

City facts

  • With a typical Mediterranean climate, Heraklion has enjoyable weather throughout the year. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 30 °C  (86 °F) which means that is rarely scorching hot in the city. Precipitation is nearly non-existent from June to August. Winters are mild and pleasant, but generally more humid.
  • With a population of about 173,000, Heraklion is the fifth largest city in Greece and the largest that’s not on the Greek mainland. Nearly every third inhabitant of Crete lives in the city or its near proximity.
  • There have been permanent human settlements near the present-day location of Heraklion for around 9000 years. In the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC, the area was home to the Minoan Civilization, considered by most historians to be the first human civilization in Europe.

Top destinations and activities

  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum. A museum of archeology might not be the first thing on your mind when visiting a Mediterranean island, but this one will get you excited even if history is not your thing. With many fine examples of Minoan, Hellenic, and Roman art objects, weapons, and other artifacts like the Snake Goddess or the Bull-Leaping Fresco, this museum tells the fascinating and ancient story of the island. Come here first, then drive to the nearby Palace of Knossos where the capital of the Minoan civilization once stood. Its ruins are said to have once made up the mythical labyrinth that guarded the Minotaur.
  • Amoudara. Located just west of the city center, this blue flag beach that stretches for about 3 km (1.6 mi) is the most famous coastal area of Heraklion. Spend a fine and leisurely day in the golden sands, have a delicious meal at the beach taverna, or, if you’re up for something more exciting, go surfing or kitesurfing for which there are many opportunities. Should you ever grow tired of this hip and busy area, just jump in your rental car and drive up or down the coast and you’ll find many other, more private beaches near Heraklion.
  • Lychnostatis Open-Air Museum. While many other of the Heraklion museums deal with the more epic and belligerent chapters of the island’s history, in Lychnostatis you can experience what the rural, bucolic life of Crete was (and still is). See the wine and olive presses at work, take a look inside the folk art gallery, or even try your hand at a weaving workshop.

Traffic and parking

  • There are no highways on Crete (nor on any other Greek islands).
  • Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limits are 90 km/h (55.9 mph) on roads outside populated areas and 50 km/h (31 mph) in populated and built-up areas.
  • Many gas stations might be closed during the weekends and public holidays. 
  • It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving.
  • The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers. Exceeding these limits can lead to steep fines and a licence ban. Exceeding the limit of 0.08% is a criminal offence and can lead to up to two years of imprisonment.
  • The insurance and car documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
  • If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
  • The general emergency number, like elsewhere in the EU, is 112. The police number is 100, the ambulance number is 166, and the fire brigade number is 199. 

Toll roads

There are no toll roads in Crete. There are a number of toll roads, tunnels, and bridges on the mainland of Greece. Many travelers find them very hard to navigate and some choose to avoid using the toll roads altogether because of the very complex toll road system that is in place. Different toll roads are administered by different private companies and so there is not a single, nationwide (or even region-wide) toll road system in place.

For most toll roads, the payment can be either made with cash at a toll gate, by credit card, or with coins at an automatic toll machine. For some roads, an electronic transponder might be used to pay for using the toll road. Some rental cars might be equipped with such an electronic transponder. However, because of the aforementioned different toll road systems that are in place, this payment method might work for some toll roads but not for others. Determine your route in advance and ask your car rental provider about the best way to pay for the toll roads that you plan to use.

Ideas for a day-trip

  • Rethymno. This cute little town about 80 km (50 mi) from Heraklion has some of the best architectural examples of the times when the island was ruled by Venetians. In addition to history (and a good number of interesting museums), it also has beautiful stony beaches and a lighthouse.
  • Psychro. The village of Psychro that’s about 1 hour’s drive inland from Heraklion might be a sleepy and idyllic place, but its main attraction, the Psychro Cave or Dikteon Cave, has often been mentioned as the birthplace of Zeus, the king of the ancient Greek gods. Even if you don’t believe this amazing legend, the cave is worth visiting thanks to its otherworldly stalagmite structures. Do keep in mind that although the Latishi plateau where the cave is located is close to the coast, the elevation rises quite rapidly as you drive inland and the cave is at a height of more than 1,000 meters (3,280 ft).
  • Agios Nikolaos. A calm and relaxed town about an hour’s drive east of Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos is in many ways a serene alternative to the busyness of the big city. From here, you can also go on a boat trip to Spinalonga Island that at different times in history has been a Venetian fortress and a leper colony.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental in Heraklion is the Citroen C3, although travelers also love the Fiat Panda, and the Citroen C1. The most popular rental car types are economy, mini, and compact. The larger and more central streets of Heraklion are wide and in good shape, but streets in some neighborhoods, as well as in many nearby towns and villages, can be quite narrow, so getting a smaller rental car can be a good idea.

Further destinations

Note: While you can bring a vehicle on some ferries, be sure to ask your car rental provider, in advance, if they permit it and whether you can later drop off the car in another location or if you need to return to Crete. Alternatively, you could always travel to another destination and rent another car there. 

  • Chania. Mixing the Greek, Italian, and Turkish influences of its past, Crete’s second largest city is a charming and atmospheric place to visit. Visit Chania’s Municipal Agora, its main historic market and its beautiful ancient churches. Also, don’t miss out on Samariá National Park and its many impressive gorges that’s just south of the city.
  • Santorini. With its white Cycladic buildings, the black pebble beach of Kamari, scuba diving opportunities, and many traditional wineries and restaurants, Santorini is perhaps even more idyllic than all other small Greek islands. There is a frequent ferry service between Heraklion in Santorini. 
  • Athens. The birthplace of modern democracy, home to many important Hellenic sites, and also a modern, vibrant metropolis, the Greek capital is as diverse and interesting as you’d expect it to be. There are frequent ferry service between Heraklion and Athens as well as daily flights. 

Car Rental Prices in Heraklion

  • Convertibles - from $106 per day
  • Station wagons - from $122 per day
  • Large cars - from $116 per day
  • Medium cars - from $84 per day
  • Vans - from $214 per day
  • Small cars - from $69 per day
  • SUVs - from $114 per day

Money-saving tips

These are the tricks that can help you land a good car rental deal in Heraklion:

  • Compare rates of different rental car providers
  • Book your rental car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Heraklion is the cheapest in March when renting a car is about 62% cheaper than the yearly average and an entire 80% cheaper than renting a car in August.

Top 20 Cities near Heraklion

  1. Athens Car Rentals
    321.0 km / 199.5 miles away
  2. Corfu Car Rentals
    665.9 km / 413.8 miles away
  3. Rhodes Car Rentals from $26.62 per day
    287.4 km / 178.6 miles away
  4. Chania Car Rentals from $51.57 per day
    101.6 km / 63.1 miles away
  5. Thessaloniki Car Rentals from $25.86 per day
    607.7 km / 377.6 miles away
  6. Kos Car Rentals from $55.04 per day
    256.7 km / 159.5 miles away
  7. Zakynthos Car Rentals from $65.83 per day
    490.4 km / 304.7 miles away
  8. Mykonos Car Rentals from $56.59 per day
    233.5 km / 145.1 miles away
  9. Santorini Car Rentals from $71.87 per day
    119.2 km / 74.0 miles away
  10. Kefalonia Car Rentals from $101.55 per day
    536.7 km / 333.5 miles away
  11. Naxos Car Rentals from $100.42 per day
    196.9 km / 122.3 miles away
  12. Preveza Car Rentals from $76.39 per day
    562.1 km / 349.3 miles away
  13. Faliraki Car Rentals from $26.62 per day
    294.8 km / 183.2 miles away
  14. Skiathos Car Rentals from $50.67 per day
    450.6 km / 280.0 miles away
  15. Paros Car Rentals from $73.09 per day
    185.8 km / 115.5 miles away
  16. Samos Car Rentals from $16.92 per day
    304.2 km / 189.0 miles away
  17. Kalamata Car Rentals from $58.96 per day
    342.1 km / 212.6 miles away
  18. Rethymno Car Rentals from $79.51 per day
    64.2 km / 39.9 miles away
  19. Kavala Car Rentals from $41.75 per day
    621.9 km / 386.4 miles away
  20. Lefkada Car Rentals from $91.72 per day
    545.5 km / 338.9 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Heraklion

  1. Heraklion Port Car Rentals from $45.33 per day
  2. Crete Airport Heraklion Car Rentals from $32.45 per day
    3.2 km / 2.0 miles away
  3. Kokkini Hani Arina Beach Resort Car Rentals from $98.51 per day
    8.8 km / 5.5 miles away
  4. Hersonissos Lyttos Beach hotel Car Rentals from $5.76 per day
    18.6 km / 11.6 miles away
  5. Hersonissos Hotel Delivery Car Rentals from $24.36 per day
    20.8 km / 12.9 miles away
  6. Malia Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa Car Rentals from $5.76 per day
    28.0 km / 17.4 miles away
  7. Agios Nikolaos Port Car Rentals from $16.95 per day
    54.0 km / 33.6 miles away
  8. Rethymno Hotel Delivery Car Rentals from $79.51 per day
    61.0 km / 37.9 miles away
  9. Sitia Public Airport Car Rentals from $74.89 per day
    87.9 km / 54.6 miles away
  10. Crete Airport Chania Car Rentals from $26.62 per day
    92.7 km / 57.6 miles away
  11. Chania Souda Port Car Rentals from $51.57 per day
    98.4 km / 61.2 miles away
  12. Chania Hotel Delivery Car Rentals from $40.80 per day
    103.9 km / 64.6 miles away
  13. Chania Old Port Car Rentals from $7.03 per day
    104.0 km / 64.7 miles away
  14. Santorini Port Car Rentals from $71.87 per day
    119.7 km / 74.3 miles away
  15. Santorini Mesaria Car Rentals from $61.79 per day
    121.1 km / 75.3 miles away
  16. Santorini Airport Car Rentals from $41.01 per day
    121.4 km / 75.4 miles away
  17. Mylopota Car Rentals from $78.74 per day
    153.2 km / 95.2 miles away
  18. Milos Airport Car Rentals from $57.47 per day
    162.2 km / 100.8 miles away
  19. Milos Hotel Delivery Car Rentals from $109.04 per day
    166.2 km / 103.3 miles away
  20. Karpathos Airport Car Rentals from $53.18 per day
    181.6 km / 112.8 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Heraklion?

Car rental prices in Heraklion vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Heraklion
$13.39
January
$19.05
February
$37.39
March
$27.36
April
$20.06
May
$27.96
June
$29.10
July
$52.36
August
$36.54
September
$30.16
October
$33.87
November
$32.77
December
The best month to rent a car in Heraklion is January (when prices for an Economy class start from $13.39). This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting in August (when rental prices start at $52.36 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.

What’s the usual rental length in Heraklion?

Travel lengths vary from month to month: in June, travelers rent a car for an average of 10 days in March, the average rental period is 4 days.
Average Rental Length in Heraklion
6
January
5
February
4
March
5
April
6
May
10
June
4
July
5
August
5
September
4
October
10
November
4
December

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

The most popular month for renting a car in Heraklion is March, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Rental in Heraklion by Monthly Searches
237%
January
226%
February
261%
March
135%
April
75%
May
7%
June
10%
July
75%
August
43%
September
22%
October
67%
November
43%
December

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Alma Car Hire Toyota Aygo 5 2 Small cars
Autocandia Peugeot 208 5 2 Small cars
ACARENT Toyota Aygo 5 1 Small cars
Carwiz Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
RightCars VW Polo 4 1 Small cars
ABBYCAR Toyota Aygo 4 1 Small cars
ABBYCAR Peugeot 208 4 2 Small cars
Alma Car Hire Hyundai i10 5 1 Small cars
RightCars Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Alma Car Hire Fiat Panda 5 1 Small 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. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Canada
Peugeot 208
August 5, 2022
Great driving experience visiting the countryside of Crete
Sweden
VW Polo
August 1, 2022
We went around a lot. We started off with a trip to Preveli where you can walk in water into a gorge. After that we went to Rethymno which has a beautiful long beach with a lot of stores close by. We continued to Heraklion which is more of a city but nonetheless lovely to be in. After that we went on to Agia Marina next to Chania where the beach and food is lovely. We took a daytrip to Balos by driving to Kissamos as well. After that we drove down to Chora Sfakia to take the boat over to Loutro which is a beautiful fishing village. We continued our journey to the beautiful beach Falassarna which we felt was almost the best part of the trip, with a lovely sand beach. We took a day over to Elafonissi, the pink beach, which was lovely as well. We stopped our journey in Chania old town which is fantastic to walk around in but a bit warm mid day, so better to be at the beach around that time. Great trip overall!
Czech Republic
Fiat Tipo STW
July 30, 2022
Crete is full of options from treks, small deserted beaches to tourist attractions and many monuments... The problem is not the distances, but the time between the places of interest. I recommend planning multiple accommodations, according to points of interest and moving from one to another rather than commuting...just a classic itinerary...
Italy
Volkswagen Polo
July 25, 2022
you cannot manage a trip in Creta if you don't have a car
Portugal
Fiat Panda
June 27, 2022
Good company, and good service
Switzerland
Hyundai i20
June 23, 2022
fast service to receive the booked car
Australia
Fiat Panda
June 13, 2022
We stayed with friends in Krista and recommend the village as a day trip destination.
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Pulsar
June 1, 2022
Dirent a car is far back in the Heraklion lot, walking behind/through hertz
France
Toyota Aygo
June 1, 2022
So many things to see, definatelly need a car to go through this island
France
Fiat Panda
November 5, 2021
Use google to research what there is to see before visiting any attractions or villages
Greece
Nissan Pixo
October 18, 2021
Agios Nikolaos - recommend Almyros Beach Apartments -- good restaurant, friendly people. Rethymnon -- Rather dull place. Restaurants even back from the front rather overpriced -- or poor. Plakias -- avoid at all costs the seemingly attractive and allegedly 4-star Calypso Beach Resort Hotel. It is run down with almost non-existent service, although the location should make it a paradise. Plakias town is nothing but a strip of bars and low quality restaurants, although it does have a good beach and lovely sunsets.
Singapore
Renault Clio
September 26, 2021
Crete is a beautiful place. And a small car would be perfect if you’re going to mountains. You don’t need a big car.
Slovenia
VW Golf
July 17, 2021
If you don't want to just stay at the hotel in Crete, you definitely need a car.
Germany
Hyundai I20
June 25, 2021
If you want to explore Kreta in full extend including the hidden gems in the south of the islands, a car is definitely a necessity to optimize your precious holiday time, not to mention the freedom to go wherever you want. Driving in Kreta is easy, if you see someone wanting to take you over, just drive on the right side of the road to provide enough space for them to take over. Otherwise it's business as usual.
Greece
Fiat Panda
June 17, 2021
Visit Agiofaraggo beach. Matala beach.
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
November 6, 2020
Lovely area to visit
Germany
Toyota Aygo
November 3, 2020
Very nice
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
October 19, 2020
Lovely town, lots of good things to see and eat.
United Kingdom
Skoda Citigo
October 6, 2020
It is a very easy and pleasant drive around the island. Parking is nearly always free and easy to get spots. Roads are in very good condition - 100% recommend a car for exploring
United Kingdom
Peugeot 301
September 27, 2020
Great island to explore.
Poland
VW Polo
September 22, 2020
It's definitely worth to rent a car in Crete. You however need to make sure that you feel comfortable driving in the mountains, as we have seen many tourists struggle on the way - pretty annoying to drive behind somebody who slams the brakes on each curve. It is also more efficient to opt for a diesel, as unleaded is more expensive (around 30c more per liter). When planning your road trips account for the fact, that it takes more time to reach your destination when you drive through the mountains - we found that 200 km from our accomodation was far enough for a day trip - you wouldn't probably feel like sightseeing after driving across the whole island in one go.
Germany
Fiat Panda
September 14, 2020
Heraklion is a very sweet port city with many shops and a beautiful week market. The architecture is also nice and food and drinks are everywhere cheap and nice.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
September 1, 2020
Crete is great location for family holiday
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
August 31, 2020
DEFINITELY hire a car but ensure the engine is 1.4 litres minimum to handle the hills.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308
August 31, 2020
Agios Nikolaos very nice town with lots of shops and bars and nearby beaches. Harbour and lake area nice. Great visit to a vineyard near Heraklion. 30 mins away in hills. Generous wine tasting for Euro 5 each and owner really nice. Fantastic white wine - Diamantakis Vineyard Dianmantopetra is special !!
United States of America (USA)
Renault Megane STW
August 21, 2020
If you would like to travel around Crete, having a car is a definite plus. If you're staying in the city, most likely you won't need a car since everything is walking distance or reachable via buses.
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
August 20, 2020
Crete is beautiful and there are places you just won't see without access to a car.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
October 8, 2019
Car adds great benefit to a holiday in Crete (its a big island) and Heraklion Airport has many car hire companies conveniently on site
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
September 28, 2019
Really enjoyed our stay, good food and we found some nice beaches. The people are very friendly as the Greeks usually are.
Israel
Ford Focus
September 4, 2019
crete is a lovely place with many sea shores and small bays, it is a waste to stay ther whole time in one place
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308
September 3, 2019
very tight village streets and in the mountains as you go to restaurents there are many 'roads' with no tarmc and no street lights to navigate down steep windy hills... not for the faint hearted but the restarents are fabulous if you go for it... google maps essential but even that lost the plot in a fw valleys....
France
Suzuki Baleno
July 30, 2019
Belle ville , quiétude et café agréable . Le musée archéologique est magnifique
Ireland
Peugeot 308
July 19, 2019
Rethymno was superb and has great restaurants. We enjoyed a day trip to Chania and spent a week in Aghios Nikolaos which we really liked. If you are reasonably fit, a day trip/hike through the Gorge of Samaria is a fantastic experience, despite the 6am start and a challenging walk in the heat of mid-summer
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
November 9, 2018
Definitely needs to rent a car to visit Crete, it it the best way to enjoy this beautiful and amazing island !
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
November 2, 2018
Drive defensively, check country specific signage
Israel
VW Polo
October 16, 2018
You'll need a car to access the gorgeous Cretan countryside.
Australia
Fiat Punto
October 14, 2018
The freedom of having a car is great on an island with many sights to see.
Romania
Peugeot 108
August 17, 2018
Crete is an amazing island...however plans need to be laid out carefully as the distances are quite large. Despite this slight inconvenience a few towns and beaches are compulsory: Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Malia & the beaches: Elafonissi, Prevelli, Istro, Matala, Balos etc. Have fun and keep your eyes on the road!
Canada
Peugeot Traveller Maxi
August 17, 2018
Easy to rent a car at airport and drop it at the port to take a ship to other island!
United Kingdom
Skoda Citigo
August 2, 2018
Crete is amazing for exploring and walking, especially the remote beaches and Gorges / Canyons such as Richti and Sarakinada. You definitely need a car to get the most out of your holiday.
Israel
Hyundai Tucson 4WD
July 7, 2018
The car was as promised, in good condition. However, it broke down late one evening and I was told that it could only be serviced or replaced the next morning at 9 am. As we had an early afternoon flight about 1.5 hours from our location I requested they arrive as early as possible. In the end they came a bit earlier than originally promised, and when they found out that the car could not be serviced immediately replaced it. All in all very satisfactory service.
United States of America (USA)
Kia Ceed
June 25, 2018
If you are not an experienced driver, do not rent a car in Heraklion. It is very difficult to drive in the city and hard to park. If you are driving to other cities on the highway, then renting a car is highly recommended. The highway driving was very easy.
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
EasyAuto
9.19 / 10
Lowest rated company
Goldcar
6.94 / 10
Total number of reviews
51
Total rental companies
36
Average daily price
$59.25
Lowest daily price
$5.52
Total cars available
677

Top 36 Suppliers in Heraklion in 2022

EasyAuto
EasyAuto
Exceptional 9.2 / 277 reviews
+306944024738
71601, Airport, Heraklion
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
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Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
ACARENT
ACARENT
Exceptional 9.1 / 44 reviews
+306995362099 / +302813015014
94 Ikarou Avenue, Heraklion, 71601, Crete
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
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Autocandia
Autocandia
Excellent 8.9 / 264 reviews
+302810331433
71500, Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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CarQ
CarQ
Excellent 8.9 / 15 reviews
+302811216150
Car Rental Center Heraklion Airport,716 01
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Mon:07:00-22:00
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EXER
EXER
Excellent 8.9 / 15 reviews
+306943123333
Heraklion Airport, Heraklion 716 01, Greece
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
SIXT
SIXT
Excellent 8.6 / 8 reviews
+302810280915
Kazantzakis Airport
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.6 / 12 reviews
+302810226002
HERAKLION NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS, AIRPORT
King's Car Rental
King's Car Rental
Excellent 8.6 / 25 reviews
+306998238000
Karaiskaki 21, Nea Alikarnassos 716 01
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:59
Tue:08:00-19:59
Wed:08:00-19:59
Thu:08:00-19:59
Fri:08:00-19:59
Sat:08:00-19:59
Sun:08:00-19:59
National
National
Excellent 8.5
+302810226002
Heraklion International Airport, Nea Alikarnassos 716 01
Royal Rentals
Royal Rentals
Excellent 8.5 / 286 reviews
+306972700715 / +302897023988
Nikos Kazantzakis, 716 01, Heraklion
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.4 / 3 reviews
+302810390373
International Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
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Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.4 / 1 reviews
+302810330452
Heraklion Airport, Heraklion 716 01
Cargini
Cargini
Excellent 8.4
+302811216150
Heraklion Airport Station, Iraklio 716 01
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
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Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
WheeGo
WheeGo
Excellent 8.4
+302810240222 / +302810223781
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis
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Mon:07:00-22:00
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Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Autounion
Autounion
Excellent 8.4 / 10 reviews
+306932362176
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis, Iraklio 716 01
Working hours
Mon:07:30-21:00
Tue:07:30-21:00
Wed:07:30-21:00
Thu:07:30-21:00
Fri:07:30-21:00
Sat:07:30-21:00
Sun:07:30-21:00
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.4 / 8 reviews
+302103497861 / +302111903006
Heraklion Airport, Ikarou Avenue, Nea Allikarnassos
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Surprice
Surprice
Excellent 8.4 / 315 reviews
+306984631835
Reception desk of the hotel
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Carwiz
Carwiz
Excellent 8.3 / 1 reviews
+302810344631
Epimenidou 28, Iraklio 712 02
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Mon:08:00-22:00
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Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.3 / 30 reviews
+302810226002
Heraklion Airport, Nea Alikarnassos 71601, Heraklion
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.3 / 1 reviews
+302810390373
Heraklion 716 01
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
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Avance Rent a Car
Avance Rent a Car
Excellent 8.3 / 26 reviews
+302810339009 / +302109011300
Heraklion Airport, Iraklio 716 01
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Mon:08:00-21:00
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Firefly
Firefly
Excellent 8.2 / 5 reviews
+302811100019
Heraklion International Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Tue:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Wed:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Thu:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Fri:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Sat:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Sun:07:00-07:59; 21:01-23:59; 08:00-20:59
Alma Car Hire
Alma Car Hire
Excellent 8.1 / 199 reviews
+302810330627 / +306944651254
Nearhou Avenue
Working hours
Mon:08:01-21:00
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Dirent a car Greece
Dirent a car Greece
Excellent 8.1 / 90 reviews
+302810336983
Airport Kazatzakis, Nea Alikarnasos 716 01, Heraklion
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Mon:08:00-21:00
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Optimo Rent
Optimo Rent
Excellent 8 / 9 reviews
+306944024738
Leof. Nearchou
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Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Excellent 8 / 1 reviews
+306947998070
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis, Main Terminal, 716 01
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Sun:07:00-22:00
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Excellent 8 / 210 reviews
+302810344072
97, Leoforos Ikarou, Nea Alikarnassos, Iraklio 713 07
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Mon:08:00-21:00
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Sun:08:00-21:00
RightCars
RightCars
Very good 7.9 / 264 reviews
+302813015014
Heraklion Airport"Kazantzakis" Nea Alikarnassos, Iraklio 716 01
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Interrent
Interrent
Very good 7.9
+38630611177
Heraklion Airport
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Mon:08:00-21:00
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Centauro
Centauro
Very good 7.7 / 92 reviews
+306936112203 / +34966360360 / +302811180090
Leof. Ikarou 87 N, Nea Alikarnassos 716 01
AddCar
AddCar
Very good 7.6 / 74 reviews
+302810281688 / +306989866413
Anapafseos 4, Nea Alikarnassos Heraklio
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
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Global Rent a Car
Global Rent a Car
Very good 7.6 / 33 reviews
+302111875552 / +302810334920
Anapafseos 18,Nea Alikarnassos 716 01
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
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Rhodium
Rhodium
Very good 7.3 / 10 reviews
+302811810265
HERAKLION AIRPORT 89 Ikarou Avenue
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
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ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Very good 7.1 / 155 reviews
+302122135282135
Leof. Steliou Kazantzidi & Didous 1, N.Alikarnassos 716 01, Heraklion
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
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Ok Rent A Car
Ok Rent A Car
Very good 7.1 / 189 reviews
+34902360636
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis, Heraklion, 716 01
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Mon:07:00-22:00
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Goldcar
Goldcar
Good 6.9 / 28 reviews
+302811810265 / +34965233425
89 Ikarou Avenue 71601 Nea Allikarnassos, Heraclión, Nea Allikarnassos 716 01
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