Car Hire in Heraklion (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
£23.95 per day
Economy
Fiat Panda or comparable
£27.45 per day
Compact
Seat Leon or comparable
£36.91 per day
Intermediate Crossover
Kia XCeed or comparable
£67.61 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Compact Elite Convertible
Suzuki Jimny Cabrio or comparable
£82.25 per day
Full-size SUV
Skoda Karoq or comparable
£94.49 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
£42.92 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Passat or comparable
£46.99 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:27 on 03/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+30
Average car hire price
£53 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 km/h or 56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.59 per litre or £6.01 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.54 per litre or £5.81 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.73 per litre or £6.53 per gallon
Top 2 locations near City Centre
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1.8 km / 1.1 miles
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94.1 km / 58.5 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Heraklion (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Heraklion (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Heraklion (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Heraklion (Downtown) is December — when the average price for a hire is £9.79 per day. This is 56% less than the yearly average and 78% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £43.81 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Heraklion (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 10 days, while in January, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Heraklion (Downtown)
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Heraklion (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Heraklion (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in September in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Heraklion (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Carwiz, EasyAuto, Hertz, Thrifty, Alma Car Hire |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £24 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 | 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 Tipo | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Carwiz | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
EasyAuto
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£52.82
Lowest daily price
£23.95
Total cars available
181
Top 11 suppliers in Heraklion (Downtown) in 2025
EasyAuto
+306944024738
Archimidous 1 & Ikarou
£25 - £117
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
+302811100023
Heraklion, 34, 25Th August Avenue
£28 - £177
Cargini
+306998238000
Leof. Ikarou 92, Nea Alikarnassos 716 01
£28 - £177
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
Lets Drive
+302810344631
Epimenidou 28, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
£28 - £177
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
Hertz
+302810300744
Heraklion, 34, 25Th August Avenue
£31 - £261
Royal Rentals
+306972700715
Hotel Delivery In Heraklion Town
£81 - £385
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
Viaggiare
+302810331433
Agiou Alexandru Karteros 71500
£81 - £385
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
Optimo Rent
+306944024738 / +302897034020
Valtestsiou 8, 71409 Heraklion Crete
£43 - £137
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
Alma Car Hire
+302810330627 / +306944651254
Leof. Ikarou 17 Iraklio 713 07, Area Poros, Heraklion
£43 - £137
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
Carwiz
+302810344631
Epimeneidou 28
£43 - £137
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
GreenMotion
+302810344072
97, Leoforos Ikarou, Nea Alikarnassos, Iraklio 713 07
£24 - £156
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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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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