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 Nottingham and takes around 4h.

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 Nottingham and takes around 4h.

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 (8,095 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,072 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,440 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,598 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,257 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,463 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,300 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,574 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,266 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,421 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (430 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hersonissos

Average rates range from around £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £274 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)
£479+
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Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£351+
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Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£260+
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Atrion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Sofia Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Hersonissos

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £29 per day, on average, or £144 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, 27% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.77 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 £21.13 and £28.18. 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 £29 per day, on average, or £144 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, 27% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.77 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 £21.13 and £28.18. 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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