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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 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 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Agia Pelagia include easyJet, Corendon Airlines Europe and Jet2. 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 310 km from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of Wheego and AbbyCar Car Rentals, 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 easyJet, Corendon Airlines Europe and Jet2. 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 310 km from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of Wheego and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,030 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (994 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,130 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,120 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,813 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £306 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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Sea Side Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£337+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Dom Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£182+
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Out Of The Blue Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£185+
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Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.58 and £23.44. The most frequently booked car type in Agia Pelagia is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.58 and £23.44. The most frequently booked car type in Agia Pelagia is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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