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Heraklion travel guide

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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Heraklion has to offer.

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When to visit Heraklion

Heraklion in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£177
2 travellers
Flight to Heraklion
3 nights at hotel
Heraklion in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£177
2 travellers
Flight to Heraklion
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Heraklion

Plane

When flying to Heraklion, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. 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 Rhodes, which is about 188 miles from Heraklion. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Caldera, among others, in Rhodes.

Bus

Heraklion’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Heraklion, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. 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 Rhodes, which is about 188 miles from Heraklion. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Caldera, among others, in Rhodes.

Bus

Heraklion’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Heraklion

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Heraklion

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,432 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,148 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,170 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
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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 £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £117 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lena Hotel and Kronos Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Heraklion

Most booked hotels in Heraklion

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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Yianna Caravel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Dom Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Civitel Creta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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Hiring a car in Heraklion

Hiring a car in Heraklion costs £24 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.27 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Heraklion is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Heraklion costs £24 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.27 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Heraklion is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Heraklion

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Hertz

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Avis

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