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 Bristol and takes around 3h 55m.

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 Bristol and takes around 3h 55m.

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 (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,230 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,581 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (960 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,472 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,937 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (448 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hersonissos

Average rates range from around £44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £180 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)
£222+
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Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£224+
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Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£168+
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Atrion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Hersonissos

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £25 per day, on average, or £126 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay £1.81 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 £21.69 and £28.92. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hersonissos, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £25 per day, on average, or £126 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay £1.81 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 £21.69 and £28.92. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hersonissos, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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