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Information about Car Hire in Crete, Heraklion Airport

Destination Crete, Heraklion
Car groups Small, Medium, Large, Estate, People carriers, SUV, Automatic, Premium.
Total number of rental offices near Crete, Heraklion 313
Suppliers at the airport 69
Important rental agencies ALAMO, AUTOVIA, ECOVIA, ENTERPRISE, EUROPCAR, HERTZ, KEDDY, OPTIMORENT, SIXT, THRIFTY

Why Hiring a Car in Crete Heraklion?

Why Hiring a Car in Crete Heraklion?

Crete is a large island, so booking a car in Crete Heraklion is the best way to beat the quite large distance between all the places to see in Crete. Moreover, among the three airports in Crete, this is the closest airport to Heraklion Old Town, so hiring a car in Crete Heraklion is the easiest way to move from the airport to the city center.

What to see in and around Heraklion

Among the landmarks you can't miss around Crete Heraklion, we find the Chania Lighthouse. Located in northern Crete, it is an amazing place where you can enjoy the sunset and take amazing pictures.

Because of the fact that this is one of the islands that has the most beautiful beaches in the world, something you can't miss once in Crete is its beaches. You can start with Elafonisi Beach, Triopetra Beach or Falassarna Beach. For sure, you will enjoy breathtaking views from all of them.

The Palace of Knossos is the most important Minoan site on the island, which makes it one of the most popular landmarks in Crete. Myrtos village, Margarites village and Rethymno are also a must in Crete.

Hire a car in Crete Heraklion with Carjet

Hiring a car in an island like Crete, with more than 270 kilometers from north to south, is very profitable. The distances between the most interesting places to visit in Crete are quite large, so hiring a car in Crete Heraklion is the only option that will let you get the most of your trip. ¡Don’t think twice and book with Carjet to get the most economical rates!

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Crete, Heraklion

Area: 94.62 MI2
Coordinates: 35°20'23''N, 25°10'49''E
Height: 108.2 Feet
Average annual temperature: 65.1 ºF
Average annual hours of daylight: 2,769.4 Hours
Population: 140,730 Inhabitants

Airport Information

Name Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis"
Address Heraklion 716 01, Greece
IATA Code HER
Distance to Crete, Heraklion 1.80 MI

Frequently Asked Questions about Car Hire at Crete Heraklion Airport

Each car hire company has its own age requirements, but most will rent to people aged between 21 and 69, although it can vary depending on the rental company. If you're under 26, you are likely to have to pay a young driver fee.

Full/Full: You will be given the car with a full tank of fuel which you will pay for on collection. You need to return the car with a full tank and the money you paid for the tank on collection will be refunded. Full/Empty (Refund): You will be given the car with a full tank of fuel which you will pay for on collection. At the end of the rental when you return the car you will be refunded for the fuel remaining in the tank, minus the refueling supplement. The cost of the full tank and the fuel supplement can vary, depending on the car hire company. The cost of the full tank can vary and the exact amount charged for fuel will depend on the car type and model. The exact fuel prices can also depend on the car hire company. You can find all the information you need regarding the specific fuel policy for your booking on your rental voucher. Under no circumstances is the fuel included in the rental price.

Yes, the hire companies normally charge a ‘one-way’ fee when you collect the car from one office and return it to another. If there is a charge, it is explained in the terms and conditions before booking and again on the rental voucher.

Please note you will need to bring your voucher to the pick up office to be able to collect your car. We suggest you print it out to speed up the pick up process.

You will be able to extend your booking as long as the hire company permits extensions and provided that the car is available for the extra days. Please note that you will need to go to the local office to sign the contract extension. Failure to do so can invalidate the insurance and result in a penalty charge for not extending the contract on time.

You can request a booking modification using the link below or the link contained in your rental voucher. You can request a booking modification to your booking using the link below or the link contained in your rental voucher.

Please note you will need to bring your voucher to the pick up office to be able to collect your car. We suggest you print it out to speed up the pick up process.

You can check if taking your car abroad is allowed in the terms and conditions of each offer and in your booking voucher.

The fuel policy determines how you will pay for the fuel for your rental car and whether you will have to refill the tank or not before dropping off the car. You can see each car’s fuel policy clearly by its description.

Details of any additional drivers must be provided at the local office when you pick up your rental car

Cheap Car Hire in Crete, Heraklion Airport

Small
£2 /day
Medium
£4 /day
Large
£5 /day
Estate
£5 /day
SUV
£6 /day
People carriers
£7 /day
Automatic
£7 /day
Premium
£9 /day
Vans
£9 /day
  • Small
  • £2 /day
    • 4 Seats
    • 3 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Small Car in Crete, Heraklion
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  • Medium
  • £4 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Medium Car in Crete, Heraklion
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  • Large
  • £5 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Large Car in Crete, Heraklion
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  • Estate
  • £5 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Estate Car in Crete, Heraklion
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  • SUV
  • £6 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your SUV Car in Crete, Heraklion
  • See Offer
  • People carriers
  • £7 /day
    • 7 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Minivan Car in Crete, Heraklion
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  • Automatic
  • £7 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • A Automatic
  • Hire your Automatic car in Crete, Heraklion
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  • Premium
  • £9 /day
    • 4 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Premium Car in Crete, Heraklion
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  • Vans
  • £9 /day
    • 2 Seats
    • 4 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Van in Crete, Heraklion
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The 9 best car hire companies in Crete, Heraklion Airport in 2024
ALAMO
ALAMO
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis, Crete, Heraklion, 716 01, Crete, Heraklion
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 22:00
  • Tue:07:30 - 22:00
  • Wed:07:30 - 22:00
  • Thu:07:30 - 22:00
  • Fri:07:30 - 22:00
  • Sat:07:30 - 22:00
  • Su:07:30 - 22:00
AUTOVIA
AUTOVIA
Heraklion Airport, Crete, Heraklion, 71601, Crete, Heraklion
Office 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
  • Su:08:00 - 22:00
ECOVIA
ECOVIA
Heraklion Airport, Crete, Heraklion, 71601, Crete, Heraklion
Office 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
  • Su:08:00 - 22:00
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis, Crete, Heraklion, 716 01, Crete, Heraklion
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 22:00
  • Tue:07:30 - 22:00
  • Wed:07:30 - 22:00
  • Thu:07:30 - 22:00
  • Fri:07:30 - 22:00
  • Sat:07:30 - 22:00
  • Su:07:30 - 22:00
HERTZ
HERTZ
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis, Crete, Heraklion, 716 01, Crete, Heraklion
Office 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
  • Su:08:00 - 21:00
KEDDY
KEDDY
Leoforos Ikarou 89, Crete, Heraklion, 716 01, Crete, Heraklion
Office 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
  • Su:07:00 - 22:00
OPTIMORENT
OPTIMORENT
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis, Crete, Heraklion, 716 01, Crete, Heraklion
Office 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
  • Su:08:00 - 22:00
SIXT
SIXT
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis, Crete, Heraklion, 71500, Crete, Heraklion
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 23:00
  • Tue:07:30 - 23:00
  • Wed:07:30 - 23:00
  • Thu:07:30 - 23:00
  • Fri:07:30 - 23:00
  • Sat:07:30 - 23:00
  • Su:07:30 - 23:00
THRIFTY
THRIFTY
Heraklion Airport, Crete, Heraklion, 716 01, Crete, Heraklion
Office 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
  • Su:08:00 - 21:00

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