Car Hire Heraklion Airport

Compare lower costs for Heraklion Airport car hire and book today. Good range of well known suppliers to choose from, that include Europcar, Avis, AutoUnion, Hertz, Olympic, Firefly and Thrifty, who have all discounted their usual prices, to encourage you to book through us.

A free extra driver is included with Budget Car Rental, so keep eye if needed and book early, as tend to go quickly.

The coastal region and interior of this island is rugged in places and are best explored by a 4x4 rental, Open top jeeps are also popular and if travelling in a large group, we can offer spacious 7 seaters from Opel and VW or larger minivans that will cater for 12 passengers.

Mileage, CDW and breakdown cover included.

Enjoy Crete

If not familiar with the Crete road network, why not consider hiring GPS tracking device or purchase zero excess travel insurance with your car rental.

If not taking a hiking holiday, then motorised transport offers the less strenuous option. Organised tours are available, or do the independent thing and get on your bike, or motorbike, or jump in the rental vehicle of your choice.

Cheap car rental rates for Heraklion Airport Crete, on a variety of hire cars ranging in size from small mini runaround, through the economy range which additional comfort. For touring we would advise booking the full size car rental. The minivan range is ideal for larger groups as they have 6-7 seats. But do book early as are also in a very high demand category and the rental companies only stock a few. Don't forget the 4x4 and convertible groups are also available.

About Heraklion

Most of the main tourist attractions such as Knossos, Phaestos, Vhania or the arduous, but enjoyable, walk thru Samaria Gorge, can be visited easily by guided tour or public transport.

However to get to know Crete and its magical charm it is best to avail of a rental car which will enable you to visit the small villages and coves and lesser known historical sites without the hustle and bustle of the main attractions.

If not arriving by charter flight, then Olympic Airways offer daily scheduled flights, as do Agean Airlines to Heraklion Airport, which also goes by the name of Kazantzakis Airport. The phone number is 397800. The IATA code for is HER.

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Getting to Crete can be done by either by plane or ferry. To find out what ferries go from where and to, then the Greek Ferries website is your best bet is the Greek Ferries website (see bottom of page).

Updated 4th August 2018

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