Car hire Heraklion: Compare car rental prices and find the best offers in Heraklion.

Car hires in Heraklion: practical information

Where to rent a car in Heraklion

Crete is what legends are made of, at least that's where so many myths and legends take place! This magical island was the home of Minoan civilization thousands of years ago, discover it all when you book flights to Heraklion. Heraklion is the capital and great place to start any trip to Crete. Pick up a car hire Heraklion airport and make it that much easier to get around the island. Choose from Eurodollar, Avis, Autohellas and Travel Star, all located in the terminal building.

If you're looking for a car hire Heraklion city, expect to rent a car from more local car hire companies. They are located for the most part hear the harbour where all the ferries come in. MegaRent, Heraklion Kosmos Car Rental, Car Rental Kafetzakis and Citycar are just a few of what is available in the city centre.

Parking in Heraklion: what you should know

Navigating in Heraklion can be… a nightmare but don't let that scare you since a rent car in Heraklion is invaluable for exploring the rest of Crete at your own pace. It can be tricky to find free parking in Heraklion and many suggest asking your hotel in Heraklion where you can park your discount car hire for free or at least for cheap if the hotel doesn't have parking itself.

Road trips from Heraklion: what to do, what to see

• A stone's throw away: There are few things sweeter than spending your holidays in Heraklion, so take advantage of it by exploring the rest of this magical Greek island. Agios Nikolaos is a one hour drive to the east of Heraklion and offers some very cool boat trips to see Barbarossa's cave and the old leper colony of Spinalonga. These are totally worth while!
• A little further: Heading to the west for an hour and a half you'll run into Rethymnon along the coast. It is a beautiful city with a lot of Venetian-styled architecture from the 17th century. The beaches are also spectacular. You'll find sandy ones to the east and more rocky ones to the west.
• A proper day-trip: If you keep heading west, you'll eventually come across Chania in 2.5 hours. This lively city was once Venetian and also once Turkish, creating a very interesting culture and mix of architecture. It's all about culture here and enjoying the nightlife so tuck in to a Greek taverna and enjoy the night… whatever it may bring!