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
£200
2 travellers
Flight to Hersonissos
3 nights at hotel
Hersonissos in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£200
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 British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Hersonissos from the United Kingdom departs from London 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 Wheego 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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Hersonissos include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Hersonissos from the United Kingdom departs from London 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 Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Hersonissos

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Hersonissos

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hersonissos

Average rates range from around £45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 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)
£241+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Dom Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Hiring a car in Hersonissos

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £18 per day, on average, or £91 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, 11% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £18 per day, on average, or £91 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, 11% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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