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Agia Pelagia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Agia Pelagia

With a population of 480, Agia Pelagia is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Agia Pelagia has to offer.

When to visit Agia Pelagia

Agia Pelagia in April
Estimated hotel price
£222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agia Pelagia in April
Estimated hotel price
£222
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Agia Pelagia

Plane

When flying to Agia Pelagia, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Agia Pelagia include Jet2, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest flight to Agia Pelagia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Agia Pelagia is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 310 km from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of Centauro and ABBYCAR, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Agia Pelagia, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Agia Pelagia include Jet2, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest flight to Agia Pelagia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Agia Pelagia is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 310 km from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of Centauro and ABBYCAR, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

Lufthansa
Good (8,272 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,586 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,099 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,541 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,762 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,054 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

From 5-star hotels such as the Out Of The Blue Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Pela Mare Hotel, Agia Pelagia offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £218 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Agia Pelagia

Most booked hotels in Agia Pelagia

Seaside A Lifestyle Resort - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Manos Studios
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£159+
Arina Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£110+

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia costs £28 per day, on average, or £165 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.88 per litre in Agia Pelagia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £22.50 and £30.00. The most frequently booked car type in Agia Pelagia is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia costs £28 per day, on average, or £165 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.88 per litre in Agia Pelagia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £22.50 and £30.00. The most frequently booked car type in Agia Pelagia is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.