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Car Rental Heraklion

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Popular rental locations in Heraklion

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Heraklion

Mini class Heraklion

Mini-class vehicles are also sometimes referred to as "little city cars" – which immediately makes clear what they're most useful for: short distances. If you just need a rental car to use in the immediate area, these cars are perfect.

A mini-class car is usually the most affordable and economical option. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Carwiz rent a car.

Economy class Heraklion

Do you have an economic mindset? Then go for a rental car in economy class.

These cars are slightly bigger than the ones in the mini-class, but it's still easy on the wallet. A car in this class is a great fit for two persons or a small family, but if you want more room or luxury, select a car from a higher class You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Carwiz rent a car.

Compact class Heraklion

Compact rental cars: not too big and not too small Enough room for a couple with two children, including luggage. A spacious rental car at an affordable price.

Compact rental cars are very popular, so book your car as early as possible because, before you know it, there won't be any cars available in this category. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Carwiz rent a car.

Intermediate class Heraklion

Renting a mid-class car might be a good idea if a compact vehicle is just a tick too small. These cars offer a comfortable ride to a family or group of 4 or 5 people.

Storing luggage is also no problem. And mid-class cars barely use any more energy or gas than a compact vehicle. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Carwiz rent a car.

Standard class Heraklion

A standard-class rental car offers extra comfort, with space for a group of 5. These cars are a little smaller than full-size cars, but they're still fairly large cars.

A standard-class rental car offers ideal transport across longer distances. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Green Motion.

Full-size class Heraklion

A full-size-class rental car not only offers a lot of room, but also luxury and ease. These are the ideal family cars for up to 5 people, making longer trips more comfortable.

These cars also have a lot of luggage space. Do reserve your full-size rental car in advance, though, as there is often limited availability. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Carwiz rent a car.

Rent a luxury car Heraklion

Ride like royalty, and rent a car from the most luxe brands, like Audi, BMW, Volvo, or Mercedes. You'll be driving in style, surrounded by an extremely comfortable luxury interior with a car from this category.

We can help you find a friendlier price tag in this more expensive class of luxury rental vehicles. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Green Motion.

Rent a station wagon Heraklion

A station wagon is, per car brand, a roomier version of a hatchback or sedan. This car is also sometimes called an estate car or simply a wagon.

They're great vacation cars because they fit a lot of baggage, including all the camping and/or sports equipment you need. We'll help you find a rental station wagon for the best price here. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Budget.

Rent a van Heraklion

Hitting the road with a big family or group of friends? Then you might want to rent a passenger van, offering seating for 5-9 passengers.

Practical and fun, and you can drive one using a regular Class B driving license. Traveling with a smaller group, but need a lot of space for extra baggage, such as sports or camping equipment? Then rent a van with a double-cabin. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Drive Hellas.

Renting a convertible Heraklion

Fun and freedom, in a convertible! Whether it's for a weekend trip, a destination vacation, or a special day – riding in a rental car with an open roof feels special.

Indulge in the ultimate travel experience, with the wind in your hair! If you want to rent a convertible, we'll help you compare rental agencies and prices, with or without insurance. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Centauro.

Rent an SUV Heraklion

SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle. It's a great car for vacations because the high seating position lets you enjoy the surroundings more and gives you a better view of the road.

This segment includes small, medium-sized and large rental cars, so keep this in mind when renting an SUV. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Heraklion) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Carwiz rent a car.
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Compact
Intermediate
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Station wagon
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Car rental companies in Heraklion

Below are the car rental companies in Heraklion with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Autounion Car Rental

    8.5 (42)
    From € 17 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.4 (380)
    From € 22 / day
  • Volta4u

    8.2 (23)
    From € 15 / day
  • Budget

    8.1 (8922)
    From € 20 / day
  • Sixt

    7.9 (2875)
    From € 19 / day
  • Europcar

    7.9 (7231)
    From € 17 / day
  • ACE Rent A Car

    7.9 (3)
    No rates available
  • Payless Car Rental

    7.8 (449)
    No rates available
  • Thrifty

    7.8 (4785)
    From € 21 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (2949)
    No rates available
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.7 (3788)
    From € 19 / day
  • Alamo

    7.7 (7824)
    From € 17 / day
  • Hertz

    7.6 (6097)
    From € 22 / day
  • Enterprise

    7.6 (1693)
    From € 19 / day
  • Yours Carrental

    7.6 (1)
    From € 9 / day
  • Green Motion

    7.6 (1695)
    From € 9 / day
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.6 (396)
    From € 8 / day
  • Centauro

    7.5 (4410)
    From € 11 / day
  • Drive On Holidays

    7.4 (1078)
    From € 11 / day
  • Avis

    7.4 (5293)
    From € 22 / day
  • Drive Hellas

    7.2 (234)
    From € 9 / day
  • OK Rent a car

    7.2 (905)
    From € 12 / day
  • addCarRental

    7.2 (92)
    No rates available
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car

    6.8 (747)
    No rates available
  • Goldcar

    6.7 (5052)
    No rates available
  • InterRent

    6.5 (5931)
    No rates available
  • SurPrice car rentals

    6.5 (447)
    From € 9 / day
  • Abbycar

    6.4 (539)
    From € 6 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    6.2 (3428)
    No rates available
  • Global Rent a Car

    5.9 (137)
    No rates available
  • WHEEGO

    No reviews
    From € 14 / day

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When is the best time to book a rental car in Heraklion?

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Heraklion), December is the cheapest month to rent a mini class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day to rent a car. September is the most popular month to rent a mini class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Heraklion), December is the cheapest month to rent an economy class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, you pay an average of /day to rent a car September is the most popular month to rent an economy car at this destination (Heraklion), you will pay on average /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Heraklion), December is the cheapest month to rent a compact class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent a compact class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a intermediate class car?

At this destination (Heraklion), December is the cheapest month to rent an intermediate class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent an intermediate class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a standard-class car?

At this destination (Heraklion), February is the cheapest month to rent a standard class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day to rent a car. September is the most popular month to rent a standard class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Heraklion), February is the cheapest month to rent a full-size class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent a full-size class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Heraklion), March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent a luxury class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Heraklion), December is the cheapest month to rent a station wagon. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent a station wagon at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Heraklion), December is the cheapest month to rent an SUV. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent an SUV at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Heraklion), February is the cheapest month to rent an MPV. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent an MPV at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Heraklion), February is the cheapest month to rent a minibus. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent a minibus at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Heraklion), February is the cheapest month to rent a sports car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent a sports car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Heraklion - When is the cheapest time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Heraklion), March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. September is the most popular month to rent a convertible at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Heraklion

If you are looking for a rental car in Greece, but in a city other than Heraklion, please click through to the Car rental Greece page, where you can choose in which city in Greece you want to rent a car.

Car rental locations in Heraklion

EasyTerra Car Rental Heraklion compares prices of car rental companies at the following locations:

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Location information for Heraklion

Introduction

Heraklion is the capital of the Greek island of Crete. For most tourists it is their first impression of the island. In and around the city there are still many reminders of the past. In the city itself, for example, there are fortifications that were built by the Venetians. A little to the south of the city lies the palace complex of Knossos, where the legendary king Minos has his headquarters. Artefacts that were discovered have been placed in the city's Archaeological museum.

Population

Heraklion has about 150,000 inhabitants, which makes it the fifth largest city of Greece.

Location

Heraklion is located centrally on the island's north coast, in the Mediterranean, 100 kilometers to the west of the Greek mainland and 300 kilometers north of Lybia.

Economy

The city is the commercial center of Crete. The port plays an important role in the export of products like olives, olive oil, citrus fruit, tomatoes and cheese. The city's industry consists mainly of factories that process or package these products. Agriculture and livestock were the main sources of income until the emergence of tourism in the 1970's. Nowadays, tourism is the main source of income. Crete attracts 2 million tourists a year, most of whom arrive in Heraklion.

Airports

Five kilometers to the east of Heraklion lies the most important international airport of Crete, Nikos Kazantzakis. It is a busy airport, which processes many chartered flights, especially during the summer. There are regular flights to other Greek islands and the Greek mainland. Transavia maintains a direct connection with Amsterdam. The road that leads to the airport is called Karou Street.
Crete's other international airport - Daskalogiannis - is located near Chania, 140 kilometers to the west of Heraklion.

Public transport

There are two bus stations. From station A (opposite the harbor) local buses and buses leave for the palace complex of Knossos and the airport, as well as to the north coast and places in the west of Crete. These buses leave frequently and on time. For all other destinations you need to go to station B, which is located on the west side of the city center, near the old city wall.

In addition, there are ferry connections to other Greek islands and the Greek mainland, but also to, for example (Haifa (Israel) and Alexandria (Egypt).

Traffic and Parking

People in Greece have a different style of driving than you are used to. Sometimes it appears that traffic lights and road signs have a merely decorative purpose, rather than to indicate what is and isn't permitted. Do keep that in mind! For example: a green light doesn't mean that there won't be traffic coming at you from all sides. In one-way streets you may encounter cars headed in the wrong direction.

Many roads haven't been maintained for years, which means they can be slippery even in dry weather conditions. Furthermore, you may encounter herds of sheep or goats. The basic rule when you are driving on Crete is: always expect the unexpected. On roads outside towns and cities, the speed limit is 90 km/h).

The center of Heraklion is fairly small. Leave your car at your hotel or in one of the car parks around the old city wall and proceed on foot. If you do decide to take your car into the center: there are parking spaces near the old harbor and at El Greko park.

Hotels

There are many hotels in Heraklion. During the peak season we strongly recommend booking in advance. During the off season you will most likely find a hotel room when you arrive. There are also apartments for rent, both for short and for longer periods.

External Sources

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Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Greek (modern)
  • Popular car category
    Mini

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Rental the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Our reservation department will inform you in advance should additional costs apply. You can always cancel your booking free of charge if you do not agree (this must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of the car hire period).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Rental at this location?
  • Autounion Car Rental
  • National Car Rental
  • Volta4u
  • Budget
  • Sixt
  • Europcar
  • ACE Rent A Car
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Thrifty
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Alamo
  • Hertz
  • Enterprise
  • Yours Carrental
  • Green Motion
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • Centauro
  • Drive On Holidays
  • Avis
  • Drive Hellas
  • OK Rent a car
  • addCarRental
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
  • Goldcar
  • InterRent
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • Abbycar
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Global Rent a Car
  • WHEEGO
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