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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
£222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agia Pelagia in April
Estimated hotel price
£222
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 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 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 Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,243 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,090 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (976 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,005 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,712 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,447 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,006 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (443 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

Average rates range from around £41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £195 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Agia Pelagia

Most booked hotels in Agia Pelagia

Seaside A Lifestyle Resort - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Manos Studios
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£41+
Arina Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£149+

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia costs £28 per day, on average, or £165 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.91 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 £22.87 and £30.49. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agia Pelagia, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia costs £28 per day, on average, or £165 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.91 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 £22.87 and £30.49. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agia Pelagia, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.