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
£221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agia Pelagia in April
Estimated hotel price
£221
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 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 193 miles from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and CarWiz, 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 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 193 miles from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and CarWiz, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

Lufthansa
Good (8,135 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,620 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,879 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,338 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,290 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,655 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

Average rates range from around £56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £328 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)
£337+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Manos Studios
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Arina Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£250+
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia costs £13 per day, on average, or £80 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Agia Pelagia.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.74 and £26.31. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agia Pelagia, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia costs £13 per day, on average, or £80 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Agia Pelagia.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.74 and £26.31. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agia Pelagia, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.