Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hersonissos travel guide

Hersonissos Tourism | Hersonissos Guide

You're Going to Love Hersonissos

With a population of 938, Hersonissos 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 Hersonissos has to offer.

When to visit Hersonissos

Hersonissos in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£33
2 travellers
Flight to Hersonissos
3 nights at hotel
Hersonissos in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£33
2 travellers
Flight to Hersonissos
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Hersonissos

Plane

When flying to Hersonissos, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Hersonissos include Jet2, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest flight to Hersonissos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hersonissos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 177 miles from Hersonissos. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Hersonissos, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Hersonissos include Jet2, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest flight to Hersonissos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hersonissos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 177 miles from Hersonissos. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Hersonissos

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Hersonissos

Lufthansa
Good (8,204 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,178 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,042 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,506 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,371 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,469 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,818 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hersonissos

Average rates range from around £47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £189 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hersonissos

Most booked hotels in Hersonissos

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Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£206+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£221+
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Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£181+
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Amirandes, A Resort to Live
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£260+
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Hersonissos

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £27 per day, on average, or £134 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Hersonissos.

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Hersonissos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.25 and £26.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £27 per day, on average, or £134 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Hersonissos.

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Hersonissos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.25 and £26.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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