Heraklion car hires from £6/day

Because of tight highways and winding streets, you’ll want a car that is small and compact. That is one that you are comfortable driving and that you can maneuver around tight curbs and corners. Small convertibles like the Fiat 500 or VW Beetle are also popular hires in Heraklion because they let tourists take better advantage of the amazing views and sea breezes of Crete.

The highest speed limit in all of Crete is 56 mph (or 90 kilometers). This is only permitted on E45, often called the New National Road. Because of its narrow and many one-way roads, you will drive mostly at speeds of 25-30 mph (40-50 km/h) around all of Heraklion.

Like any busy city, parking can be limited in the business district and center of town. Instead of wasting time looking for a place to park on the street, simply opt for one of the parking garages when downtown. Some are free, such as Praktiker, and others are accessible 24/7, including Park King, Panasanou, and Marakis parking structures. There are also parking lots close to the archaeological museum and Central Parking near the waterfront.

On average a car hire in Heraklion costs £25 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (£6/day), Street Rent a Car (£8/day) and AcaRent (£14/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL Artemisias 134 Alikarnassos 713 06 (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Heraklion is £6.11 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £73 and £98, depending on the car size.

Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Heraklion.

Car hire companies onsite at N. Kazantzakis Apt. airport include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Right Cars, Zezgo, AbbyCar Car Rentals, GREEN MOTION, Centauro, CarWiz, AcaRent, Alma Car Hire and Royal Rentals.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from N. Kazantzakis Apt. airport to off-airport locations include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, AbbyCar Car Rentals, GREEN MOTION, Goldcar Rental SP, Europcar, Sixt, diRENT, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Heraklion costs £24 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Heraklion costs £30 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Heraklion costs £56 per day, on average.

In Heraklion, cars are most frequently hired at CarWiz Meeting Point Opposite Arrival Hall (1 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Heraklion costs £174 per week (£25 per day).

On average a car hire in Heraklion costs £746 per month (£25 per day).

Most car hire providers in Heraklion offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Heraklion, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

The blood-alcohol limit in Greece is 0.05%. If you're used to driving in the UK, this means you'll be more limited than usual. For most people, this will be the equivalent of one large beer (or a small 60 ml glass of ouzo). But it's always easiest to just avoid alcohol entirely if you'll be driving.

Greece's child car seat laws are similar to the rest of Europe. Children under 12 years old and under 135 cm tall must be in a booster seat that is appropriately fitted for their height. All children under three must be in a suitable child restraint.