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 November
Estimated hotel price
£231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agia Pelagia in November
Estimated hotel price
£231
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 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 310 km from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Monza, 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 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 310 km from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Monza, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,797 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,806 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,052 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,171 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,296 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

Average rates range from around £49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £184 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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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Arina Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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ibis Styles Heraklion Central
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Rodi Blue Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Enorme Armonia Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.43 and £25.90. The most frequently booked car type in Agia Pelagia is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.43 and £25.90. The most frequently booked car type in Agia Pelagia is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.