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 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
£204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agia Pelagia in April
Estimated hotel price
£204
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 10 miles 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 Manchester and takes around 4h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Agia Pelagia is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 193 miles from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Agia Pelagia, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 10 miles 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 Manchester and takes around 4h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Agia Pelagia is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 193 miles from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

Lufthansa
Good (8,062 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,827 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,193 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,508 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,256 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,412 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (427 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £333 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)
£352+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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ibis Styles Heraklion Central
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Rodi Blue Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£183+
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Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia costs £17 per day, on average, or £105 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Agia Pelagia.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.76 and £27.67. The most frequently booked car type in Agia Pelagia is Economy (Suzuki Ignis or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia costs £17 per day, on average, or £105 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Agia Pelagia.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.76 and £27.67. The most frequently booked car type in Agia Pelagia is Economy (Suzuki Ignis or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.