Heraklion travel guide
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You're Going to Love Heraklion
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 to visit Heraklion
How to Get to Heraklion
Plane
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 Jet2. The shortest flight to Heraklion from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 50m.
Car
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 Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.
Bus
Heraklion’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Heraklion
Airlines serving Heraklion
Where to stay in Heraklion
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 £86 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kronos Hotel and Mirabello Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Heraklion
Most booked hotels in Heraklion
Hiring a car in Heraklion
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 £1.70 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 £20.36 and £27.15. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Heraklion, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.