Ierápetra travel guide
Ierápetra Tourism | Ierápetra Guide
You're Going to Love Ierápetra
With a population of 12,355, Ierápetra is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ierápetra has to offer.
When to visit Ierápetra
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ierápetra in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 95 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ierápetra, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
How to Get to Ierápetra
Plane
Although Ierápetra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sitia (JSH), which is located 40 km from Ierápetra. The shortest flight to Ierápetra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Ierápetra is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 274 km from Ierápetra. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.
Airports near Ierápetra
Airlines serving Ierápetra
Where to stay in Ierápetra
Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ierápetra
Most booked hotels in Ierápetra
Hiring a car in Ierápetra
Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Ierápetra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.07 and £26.75. The most frequently booked car type in Ierápetra is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.