Car Rental in Heraklion (Downtown)

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Downtown, Heraklion, Crete
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Skoda Citigo or similar
Skoda Citigo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
EasyAuto
€28.67 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
€30.58 per day
Compact Crossover
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Citroen C3 Aircross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Lets Drive
€42.76 per day
Intermediate Crossover
Ford Puma or similar
Ford Puma
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€82.24 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Elite Crossover
Volkswagen ID.4 or similar
Volkswagen ID.4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • Auto.
Hertz
€90.67 per day
Compact Elite Convertible
Suzuki Jimny Cabrio or similar
Suzuki Jimny Cabrio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • Man.
Royal Rentals
€95.54 per day
Full-size SUV
Skoda Karoq or similar
Skoda Karoq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Optimo Rent
€109.73 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
€51.59 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:36 AM on 7/10/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Greek, English, French, German
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+30
Average car rental price
€66 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 km/h or 56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
€1.84 per liter or €6.97 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.78 per liter or €6.74 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.94 per liter or €7.34 per gallon

Top 8 locations near Downtown

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Heraklion (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Heraklion (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Heraklion (Downtown)
€15.97
January
February
€13.64
March
€18.98
April
€23.28
May
€40.43
June
€41.99
July
€50.89
August
€36.09
September
€17.06
October
€12.63
November
€11.37
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Heraklion (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average €11.37 per day. This is 56% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €50.89 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Heraklion (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 10 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Heraklion (Downtown)
5
January
February
5
March
6
April
5
May
10
June
7
July
6
August
7
September
6
October
9
November
9
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Heraklion (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Heraklion (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Heraklion (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
27%
January
February
18%
March
36%
April
54%
May
54%
June
206%
July
233%
August
259%
September
125%
October
54%
November
36%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Carwiz, EasyAuto, Hertz, Thrifty, Lets Drive
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price €29 per day
Cheapest supplier EasyAuto

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Hyundai i10 4 1 Small cars
Thrifty Seat Ibiza 5 2 Small cars
EasyAuto Peugeot 108 5 1 Small cars
Carwiz Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 SUVs
Carwiz Fiat Tipo 5 2 Medium cars
Carwiz Seat Arona 5 2 SUVs
Hertz Toyota Aygo 2 2 Small cars
Thrifty Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Carwiz Suzuki Swift 5 2 Small cars
Carwiz Fiat Panda 4 1 Small cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
EasyAuto
8.6 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
€66.47
Lowest daily price
€28.67
Total cars available
188

Top 11 suppliers in Heraklion (Downtown) in 2025

EasyAuto
Very good 8.6 / 23 reviews
+306944024738
Archimidous 1 & Ikarou
€29 - €132
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 22:00
Tue:
08:00 - 22:00
Wed:
08:00 - 22:00
Thu:
08:00 - 22:00
Fri:
08:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 22:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.5 / 10 reviews
+302811100023
Heraklion, 34, 25Th August Avenue
€40 - €137
Cargini
Cargini
Very good 8.3 / 2 reviews
+306998238000
Leof. Ikarou 92, Nea Alikarnassos 716 01
€40 - €137
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 22:00
Tue:
08:00 - 22:00
Wed:
08:00 - 22:00
Thu:
08:00 - 22:00
Fri:
08:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 22:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
+302810300744
Heraklion, 34, 25Th August Avenue
€43 - €333
Royal Rentals
Royal Rentals
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+306972700715
Hotel Delivery In Heraklion Town
€74 - €447
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 21:30
Tue:
08:30 - 21:30
Wed:
08:30 - 21:30
Thu:
08:30 - 21:30
Fri:
08:30 - 21:30
Sat:
08:30 - 21:30
Sun:
08:30 - 21:30
Lets Drive
Lets Drive
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+302810344631
Epimenidou 28, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
€43
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Optimo Rent
Optimo Rent
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+306944024738 / +302897034020
Valtestsiou 8, 71409 Heraklion Crete
€50 - €160
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
Viaggiare
Viaggiare
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+302810331433
Agiou Alexandru Karteros 71500
€50 - €160
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8 / 12 reviews
+302810344631
Epimeneidou 28
€45 - €50
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Alma Car Hire
Very good 8 / 16 reviews
+302810330627 / +306944651254
Leof. Ikarou 17 Iraklio 713 07, Area Poros, Heraklion
€45 - €50
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.6 / 4 reviews
+302810344072
97, Leoforos Ikarou, Nea Alikarnassos, Iraklio 713 07
€29 - €208
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
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