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Car rental offers in Crete

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Crete.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Volta4u
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Centauro
    From £ 4 /day
Hyundai I10
Or similar
For example: Hyundai I10
Our best deals
  1. Right Cars
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Yours Carrental
    From £ 8 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 8 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 6 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 7 /day
  3. Yours Carrental
    From £ 8 /day
Peugeot 107
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 107
Our best deals
  1. Right Cars
    From £ 3 /day
Citroen C1
Or similar
For example: Citroen C1
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Payless Car Rental
    From £ 7 /day
Peugeot 108
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 108
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 6 /day
  2. SKG Rent A Car
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 11 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
Suzuki Alto
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Alto
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 13 /day
Citroen C1
Or similar
For example: Citroen C1
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 7 /day
  2. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Hyundai i20
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i20
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Exer Rent A Car
    From £ 8 /day
Suzuki Alto
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Alto
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
Fiat Panda
Or similar
For example: Fiat Panda
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Yours Carrental
    From £ 8 /day
  3. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 9 /day
SUZUKI SWIFT
Or similar
For example: SUZUKI SWIFT
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Abbycar
    From £ 6 /day
Fiat Punto
Or similar
For example: Fiat Punto
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 6 /day
Nissan Micra
Or similar
For example: Nissan Micra
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 19 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Right Cars
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Volta4u
    From £ 4 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Abbycar
    From £ 6 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 10 /day
SUZUKI SWIFT
Or similar
For example: SUZUKI SWIFT
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. SKG Rent A Car
    From £ 10 /day
Fiat Punto
Or similar
For example: Fiat Punto
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
Peugeot 208
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 208
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 7 /day
Fiat Tipo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Tipo
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 4 /day
  2. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
Peugeot 308
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 308
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Abbycar
    From £ 8 /day
  3. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 9 /day
Nissan Pulsar
Or similar
For example: Nissan Pulsar
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 7 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 27 /day
Suzuki Baleno
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Baleno
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Exer Rent A Car
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Autounion Car Rental
    From £ 15 /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Volta4u
    From £ 7 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 8 /day
  2. SKG Rent A Car
    From £ 13 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Peugeot 308
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 308
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 6 /day
Citroen C4 Cactus
Or similar
For example: Citroen C4 Cactus
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 6 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Yours Carrental
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Exer Rent A Car
    From £ 14 /day
Ford Kuga
Or similar
For example: Ford Kuga
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 27 /day
Fiat Tipo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Tipo
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 7 /day
  3. Abbycar
    From £ 11 /day
Citroen C3 Aircross
Or similar
For example: Citroen C3 Aircross
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 9 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 8 /day
  3. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 10 /day
Peugeot 301
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 301
Our best deals
  1. Right Cars
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Abbycar
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Yours Carrental
    From £ 12 /day
Fiat Tipo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Tipo
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Yours Carrental
    From £ 51 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 7 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 7 /day
  2. Abbycar
    From £ 25 /day
  3. SKG Rent A Car
    From £ 32 /day
Opel Combo
Or similar
For example: Opel Combo
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 54 /day
Ford Kuga
Or similar
For example: Ford Kuga
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 19 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 13 /day
Fiat Doblo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Doblo
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 9 /day
  2. SKG Rent A Car
    From £ 32 /day
  3. wheego
    From £ 35 /day
Volkswagen Passat
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Passat
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 41 /day
Volvo S60
Or similar
For example: Volvo S60
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 16 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Opel Combo
Or similar
For example: Opel Combo
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 13 /day
Opel Combo
Or similar
For example: Opel Combo
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 13 /day
Nissan Navara
Or similar
For example: Nissan Navara
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 19 /day
Fiat Doblo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Doblo
Our best deals
  1. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Yours Carrental
    From £ 37 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Abbycar
    From £ 21 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Abbycar
    From £ 20 /day
Volvo S60
Or similar
For example: Volvo S60
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 21 /day
Fiat Doblo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Doblo
Our best deals
  1. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Yours Carrental
    From £ 49 /day
Nissan Evalia
Or similar
For example: Nissan Evalia
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Volta4u
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Drive Hellas
    From £ 31 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Opel Vivaro
Or similar
For example: Opel Vivaro
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 17 /day
DS 7 E-Tense
Or similar
For example: DS 7 E-Tense
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 23 /day
Audi Q2
Or similar
For example: Audi Q2
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 25 /day
Audi Q2
Or similar
For example: Audi Q2
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 25 /day
Renault Arkana
Or similar
For example: Renault Arkana
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 27 /day
Citroen SpaceTourer
Or similar
For example: Citroen SpaceTourer
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 47 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 75 /day
Opel Vivaro
Or similar
For example: Opel Vivaro
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 27 /day
Renault Arkana
Or similar
For example: Renault Arkana
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 27 /day
Audi Q3
Or similar
For example: Audi Q3
Our best deals
  1. National Car Rental
    From £ 42 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Seat Leon
Or similar
For example: Seat Leon
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 9 /day
Peugeot 308
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 308
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 11 /day
Fiat Tipo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Tipo
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 18 /day
  3. Volta4u
    From £ 19 /day
Renault Megane
Or similar
For example: Renault Megane
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 10 /day
Fiat Tipo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Tipo
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Volta4u
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Abbycar
    From £ 13 /day
Peugeot 308
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 308
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 18 /day
Kia Ceed
Or similar
For example: Kia Ceed
Our best deals
  1. SKG Rent A Car
    From £ 18 /day
Kia Ceed
Or similar
For example: Kia Ceed
Our best deals
  1. SKG Rent A Car
    From £ 22 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Autounion Car Rental
    From £ 21 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Opel Vivaro
Or similar
For example: Opel Vivaro
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 37 /day
Nissan Evalia
Or similar
For example: Nissan Evalia
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Volta4u
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Drive Hellas
    From £ 31 /day
Opel Vivaro
Or similar
For example: Opel Vivaro
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 42 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 43 /day
Nissan Nv300
Or similar
For example: Nissan Nv300
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Volta4u
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 36 /day
Nissan Nv200
Or similar
For example: Nissan Nv200
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Volta4u
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Abbycar
    From £ 30 /day
VW Transporter
Or similar
For example: VW Transporter
Our best deals
  1. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 31 /day
Nissan Primastar
Or similar
For example: Nissan Primastar
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Volta4u
    From £ 72 /day
Citroen SpaceTourer
Or similar
For example: Citroen SpaceTourer
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 47 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 61 /day
Nissan NV200
Or similar
For example: Nissan NV200
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 31 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 8 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 11 /day
  3. OK Mobility
    From £ 15 /day
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 62 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 39 /day
  3. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 54 /day
Citroen DS3
Or similar
For example: Citroen DS3
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 22 /day
Volkswagen Beetle
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Beetle
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 25 /day
Volkswagen Beetle
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Beetle
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 33 /day
VW Beetle
Or similar
For example: VW Beetle
Our best deals
  1. Volta4u
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 49 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 42 /day
  2. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 65 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 37 /day
  3. Royal Rent a Car Crete
    From £ 53 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Jeep Renegade
Or similar
For example: Jeep Renegade
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 5 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
Seat Arona
Or similar
For example: Seat Arona
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 13 /day
Citroen C3 Aircross
Or similar
For example: Citroen C3 Aircross
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 9 /day
Opel Crossland
Or similar
For example: Opel Crossland
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
MG ZS
Or similar
For example: MG ZS
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
Seat Arona
Or similar
For example: Seat Arona
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 15 /day
Citroen C4 Cactus
Or similar
For example: Citroen C4 Cactus
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 6 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Abbycar
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Exer Rent A Car
    From £ 13 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Carwiz rent a car
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 21 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Volkswagen ID.3
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen ID.3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 18 /day
Volkswagen ID.3
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen ID.3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 23 /day
Jeep Avenger
Or similar
For example: Jeep Avenger
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 40 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?

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Useful tips for a well-prepared trip

Which insurance should I choose, and what's the deal with the deposit? Read our articles with useful information and tips to ensure you choose the right rental car for you.

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Why do you pay a deposit for a rental car?

The deposit amount serves as a guarantee for the rental company. It provides certainty for payment of any costs of theft or damage etc., as well as any traffic fines.
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Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.8/10 out of 2211

The voucher was mis leading

The voucher was mis leading as it said Desk in car rental area , it should say over the road. The airport also has car rental offices inside the arrivals terminal.
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PATRICK SENGOS
Royal Rent a Car Crete Heraklion Airport

I effective and efficient

I effective and efficient
M
MARGARETHA VAN AMEROM-COETZEE
Centauro Heraklion Airport

Excellent

Excellent
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TIMOTHY KINGSBERRY
SurPrice car rentals Heraklion Airport

Great site

Great site
C
CATHARINA M T VLOEMANS
Budget Heraklion Airport

The fact that we had

The fact that we had insurance via Easy terra, but you still get a bit of the scare stories, like you need to have a police report, you need to pay and wait for easy terra to pay you back. It feels a bit like not a collaboration.
C
CORNELIS
Exer Rent A Car Heraklion Airport

We would not use you

We would not use you again. We would not expect a reputable company to be using such a dubious company as Exer. Once my initial phone call To EasyTerra was answered it was dealt with quickly at the airport. However my email regarding the car took 2 days to be answered and was not a meaningful response. The quality of the car influenced our enjoyment of our holiday. We have hired many cars in many countries but have never had a problem like this.
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ANNE
Exer Rent A Car Chania Airport

I love this website. The

I love this website. The service and the confident to get what I ordered with no small letters and surprises absolutely worth it. Thank you.
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OMER
Volta4u Chania Airport

Very good to deal with

Very good to deal with and would use again
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CHRIS
Green Motion Heraklion Airport

Not using it again

Not using it again
P
PEDRO
Abbycar Chania Airport

Excellent

Excellent
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ALEXANDROS
Thrifty Chania Airport

Good service and easy to

Good service and easy to use website. Recommended.
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RICHARD
Green Motion Heraklion Airport

I find this website very

I find this website very easy to use and I really like the aspect of bookign with a full coverage insurance.
K
KEVIN
Centauro Chania Airport

It is impossible to find

It is impossible to find your reservation if you lose your voucher email, unless you create an account. As i don't rent cars often, i didn't want to create an account (process of thinking of, writing down, remembering passwords etc) and i proceeded as guest. However the voucher email went to spam folder and I couldn't find it. I didn't check right away upon booking,as i got a confirmation that the voucher WILL be received after confirmation. Adding to frustration was the fact of very poor telephone support hours, especially if you are calling from abroad due to time differences. I think just by entering Name, pickup point and date someone should be able to find his reservation.
T
THEOFANIS
Centauro Heraklion Airport

Thank you for your help

Thank you for your help and support in renting this car .
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ADRIAN
Thrifty Heraklion Airport

It’s the first time that

It’s the first time that you assigne an operator with cars soo old... our previous experiences were good.
R
ROMY IVAN
SurPrice car rentals Heraklion Airport

When to book a rental car in Crete

Car rental locations in Crete

EasyTerra Car Hire compares rental car rates at the following locations

Aghios Nikolaos Chania Elounda Heraklion Hersonissos Rethymno

Location information for Crete

Most popular car hire locations in Crete

Introduction

Crete is the largest Greek island and according to many people also the most beautiful. It is a elongated island: from east to west it measures 260 kilometers and the longest distance between north and south is 60 kilometers. On the smallest point Crete is only 12 kilometers wide.

The popular beaches are all situated along the north coast; the south coast is mainly rocky. The mountainous Crete is known for its deep gaps. Here you can find the smallest gap in the world, the Samaria gap which is only 4 meters wide at some places.

Population

Crete has 650,000 inhabitants. The largest city is the capital Heraklion, with approximately 150,000 inhabitants.

Location

Crete is situated in the Mediterranean Sea, about 160 kilometers south-east of the Peloponnesos and about 300 kilometers north of Libya. Over the entire length there is a mountain ridge with Psiloritis (2,456 m) and the Pahnes (2,453 m) as its highest peaks. The capital Heraklion is situated on the north coast.

Economy

Just like in the rest of Greece, the economy of Crete was mainly based on agriculture. That is no longer the case: nowadays tourism in the main source of income. However, agriculture has not entirely disappeared; Crete produces olives and does a large part of the packaging and processing (into olive oil among others). Furthermore there is some small-scale citrus fruit cultivation.

Airports

The most important airport of Crete, Nikos Kazantzakis, lies five kilometers east of the capital Heraklion. Crete has another second, smaller, international airport near Chania in the west of the island, at approximately 140 kilometers from Heraklion. Anyway, there are plans to move the airport of Heraklion, since the current one lies too close to the city.

Public transport

The bus transportation in Crete is very good. Buses run frequently and usually on time. Anyway, it is not unusual that the driver deviates from the official route if a passenger has to go to a nearby village. Taxis are also widely available, but if you really want to explore Crete, you should rent a car.

Traffic and parking

In general the roads in Crete are in condition, especially along the north-coast. In the inland roads are often curvy, narrow and sometimes unpaved. Take this into account, since the insurance usually does not cover the damage due to lose stones on the bottom of your rental car!

Furthermore it is good to know that most gas stations in the smaller towns close at 19.00 hrs. Many gas stations are closed on Sundays and holidays as well. So make sure that you have sufficient fuel!

Hotels

As a tourist island Crete has a wide offer of hotels, apartments, guesthouses and other accommodations. Most of them can be found along the north-coast, but also in the inland and on the south-coast you will not have a problem finding a room.

External sources

For more information about Crete, we recommend Google and the following sources:

Important up-to-date information for renting a car in Crete

🚙 Number of rental agencies 38
⭐ Most popular car rental agency Abbycar
💰 Cheapest car rental company Right Cars
🏆 Best rated car rental agency Enterprise

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
    Economy

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 Hire 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?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

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).

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