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
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agia Pelagia in December
Estimated hotel price
£32
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. 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 Europcar and Ok Mobility, 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. 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 Europcar and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,589 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,101 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,116 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,235 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,418 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,855 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £225 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)
£146+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Kastro Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£158+
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Rodi Blue Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.20 and £24.26. 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 Standard car hire (Class Standard Van or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.20 and £24.26. 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 Standard car hire (Class Standard Van or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.