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Let’s face it: Crete is too big and too beautiful to be visited by public transport. Only with a rented car can you get to know this beautiful island in depth, discovering its countless wonders at your own pace.
Speed across the island on the new national road E45 or slow down to admire the breathtaking views along the old national road, with several stretches that run along the coast; take the back roads to explore Crete in depth, looking for the most authentic villages and the most remote beaches.
Following our advice you can rent a car in Crete in economy and safety and live a dream vacation!
The prices of car rental at the varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
Are you wondering which is the best location to pick up your rental car? The options in Crete are many and where to rent a car depends a bit on the itinerary you have in mind. If you arrive at Heraklion Airport, the most important airport on the island of Crete and the second busiest in Greece after Athens, you can choose from several car rental companies, both local and international, such as Eurodollar, Avis, Autohellas and Travel Star.
The second most important airport on the island of Crete, the airport of Chania (or Hania) is well connected with low cost flights from the rest of Europe: once landed, pick up your car at the car rental offices in the arrivals terminal and while other tourists will be queuing for the bus or cab you will already be on your way to your hotel!
Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at Airport of Crete Heraklion, to book click here.
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Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at Airport of Crete Chania, to book click here.
According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car hire companies at Airport of Crete Chania. To compare rates click here.
It is possible to rent a car in all major tourist locations on the island of Crete including:
Driving in Crete is quite easy because the Greek traffic rules are very similar to the European ones, but in order not to have worries during your vacation pay attention to the insurance policy included in the price of the car rental.
Is it a basic or kasko policy, with or without deductible reimbursement? Does it include theft, glass breakage and loss of keys? Is there a surcharge for a second driver? Consider these elements to choose the car rental offer that best suits your needs.
The easiest way to save money on car rental is to book before you leave to have a wider choice: this will allow you not only to choose the car you prefer, but also to find the best low cost car rental offers.
In order to rent a car, the car rental agencies usually require a credit card as guarantee, which must be in the name of the driver.
If you do not have it or you have a prepaid card that is not accepted, do not despair. In fact, there are companies that rent cars without a credit card: just be careful when booking and you too will be able to rent a car!
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Crete.
To reserve a car in Crete a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Crete allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Crete always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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