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 April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£199
2 travellers
Flight to Hersonissos
3 nights at hotel
Hersonissos in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£199
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. 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 Europcar and Ok Mobility, 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. 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 Europcar and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Hersonissos

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Hersonissos

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,560 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,224 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hersonissos

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £187 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)
£195+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£242+
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Royal & Imperial Belvedere Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Phaea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Sofia Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Hersonissos

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.30 and £24.40. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.30 and £24.40. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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