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

Hersonissos travel guide

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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 12 miles 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 177 miles from Hersonissos. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Caldera, 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. 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 177 miles from Hersonissos. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Caldera, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Hersonissos

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Hersonissos

Lufthansa
Good (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,136 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,657 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,725 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,406 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,918 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,165 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,818 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 £224 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£390+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£263+
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Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£306+
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Dom Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hiring a car in Hersonissos

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £34 per day, on average, or £168 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, 30% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.19 and £24.25. 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £34 per day, on average, or £168 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, 30% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.19 and £24.25. 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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