With a population of 137 154, Heraklion 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Heraklion has to offer.
When flying to Heraklion, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Heraklion include British Airways, easyJet and Corendon Airlines Europe. The shortest flight to Heraklion from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.
Another option to get to Heraklion is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 320 km from Heraklion. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record Go, among others, in Athens.
Heraklion’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Legacy Gastro Suites to great affordable options like the Atrion Hotel, Heraklion offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kronos Hotel and Mirabello Hotel.
Hiring a car in Heraklion costs £19 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Heraklion.
Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Heraklion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.07 and £26.75. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Heraklion, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.