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
£35
2 travellers
Flight to Hersonissos
3 nights at hotel
Hersonissos in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£35
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 19 km 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 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Hersonissos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 284 km from Hersonissos. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and CarWiz, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Hersonissos, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 19 km 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 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Hersonissos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 284 km from Hersonissos. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and CarWiz, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Hersonissos

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Hersonissos

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,096 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,867 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,304 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,315 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,625 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (432 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hersonissos

Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £262 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£481+
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Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£339+
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Phaea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£218+
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Atrion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Semiramis Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Hersonissos

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £27 per day, on average, or £137 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.76 and £26.35. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £27 per day, on average, or £137 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.76 and £26.35. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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