Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Agia Pelagia has to offer.

When to visit Agia Pelagia

Agia Pelagia in December
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agia Pelagia in December
Estimated hotel price
£33
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. The shortest flight to Agia Pelagia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h.

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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and Wheego, 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. The shortest flight to Agia Pelagia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h.

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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and Wheego, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,259 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,057 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (640 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,366 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (207 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Agia Pelagia

Most booked hotels in Agia Pelagia

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Seaside A Lifestyle Resort - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Dom Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.42 and £24.55. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agia Pelagia, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.42 and £24.55. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agia Pelagia, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.