Car Rental in Crete

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  • 29rental companies
  • 7pick-up points
  • from $25 per day
  • 9.0 top rated · Enterprise

A rental car here costs $125 a day on average, about $880 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $149 a day. Goldcar is the cheapest for a small car, about $29 a day. Based on 1,391 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • In the terminal: 13 · Free shuttle bus: 7 · Outside the terminal: 5 · Meet and greet: 4
  • Free cancellation: 29 of 29
  • Debit card accepted: 12 of 29
  • Enterprise
  • National
  • Auto-Union
  • Budget
  • Alamo
  • Hertz
  • +23

Where to pick up in Crete

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Crete Airport Heraklion · 0 km Airport 29 $20 20 min
Crete Heraklion Port · 3 km City office 25 $17 17 min
Crete Heraklion · 1 km City office 24 $13 17 min
Heraklion Downtown · 2 km City office 4 $32 20 min
Analipsi, Hersonissos · 15 km City office 2 $34 14 min
Anissaras, Hersonissos · 16 km City office 2 $47 25 min
Crete Hersonissos · 20 km City office 2 $44 14 min

Car rental prices in Crete by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Fiat Panda, Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo 29 $25 $52
Economy Opel Corsa, Volkswagen Polo, Peugeot 208 28 $27 $59
Compact BMW 1 Series, Fiat Tipo, Opel Astra 28 $38 $80
Intermediate Renault Arkana, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 301 19 $38 $92
Standard Skoda Octavia, Audi A4, Audi Q3 4 $87 $177
Station wagon Fiat Tipo Estate, Renault Megane Estate, Dacia Jogger 9 $56 $103
SUV Nissan Qashqai, Kia Stonic, Volkswagen T-Cross 23 $43 $98
Minivan Citroen Space-Tourer, Citroen SpaceTourer 1 $392
5-seat MPV BMW X1, Peugeot 3008, BMW X2 5 $56 $148
7-seat minivan Fiat Doblo, Volkswagen Caddy, Nissan NV 200 14 $67 $198
9-seat van Opel Vivaro, Fiat Talento, Fiat Scudo 15 $116 $232
Luxury Range-Rover Sport 1 $270
Premium Mercedes E Class, Tesla Model 3 1 $138
Convertible Fiat 500 Convertible, Mini Cooper Convertible, Mercedes C Class Cabriolet 6 $64 $176
Cargo van Fiat Doblo Cargo, Ford Transit Cargo Van 1 $384

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 1,391 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Fiat Panda rental car in Crete Carq

Fiat Panda

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $25/day
Toyota Aygo rental car in Crete Carq

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $25/day
Renault Twingo rental car in Crete Wheego

Renault Twingo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $26/day
Seat Mii rental car in Crete Wheego

Seat Mii

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $26/day
Skoda Fabia rental car in Crete Yours Car Rental

Skoda Fabia

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $27/day
Kia Picanto rental car in Crete Yours Car Rental

Kia Picanto

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $27/day
Suzuki Celerio rental car in Crete Abbycar

Suzuki Celerio

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $27/day
Seat Ibiza rental car in Crete Wheego

Seat Ibiza

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $27/day

Car rental companies in Crete

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 07:30–22:00 25 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 9.3 Drop-off process 9.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 102

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Crete Airport Heraklion
Desk In the Arrivals Terminal, Heraklion, 71408, Crete
00302810226002

National

In the terminal Daily 07:30–22:00 29 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $71/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 102

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

National at Crete Airport Heraklion
Desk In the Arrivals Terminal, Heraklion, 71408
00302810226002

Auto-Union

In the terminal Daily 07:30–20:59 8 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $42/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $770

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Free additional driver
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Auto-Union at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport, Heraklion - Crete
+306932362176 / +30 6932362174

Budget

In the terminal Daily 07:00–23:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.9
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $33/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $992

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Crete Airport Heraklion
International Airport, Heraklion (Crete), 71601
+302810390373

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 07:30–22:00 10 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $62/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 102

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at Crete Airport Heraklion
Desk In the Arrivals Terminal, Heraklion, 71408
00302810226002

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 07:00–23:00 24 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $65/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $716

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Free additional driver
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport, Airport Desk At Arrivals Hall, Heraklion, 71408
+30 2810 330 452

Avis

In the terminal Daily 07:00–23:59 28 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $37/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 204

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Avis at Crete Airport Heraklion
International Airport In Termainal, Bus to Car Park, Heraklion (Crete), 71601
+302810390373

Sixt

In the terminal Daily 07:00–23:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $52/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $881

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Crete Airport Heraklion
Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, 71500
+30 210 6293 500

Payless

In the terminal Daily 06:30–23:59 31 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 102

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Payless at Crete Airport Heraklion
International Airport, Heraklion, 71601
+30 (0)2810390373

Dollar

Outside the terminal 14 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $38/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 047

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Crete Airport Heraklion
Airport Car Rentals parking area, 71408
+30 28111 00013

Thrifty

In the terminal Daily 08:00–20:59 38 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $937

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Free additional driver
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport, Airport Desk At Arrivals Hall, Heraklion, 71408
+30 28111 00013, +30 28111 00014, +30 28111 00015

Europcar

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–23:00 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.5
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $35/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $956

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Crete Airport Heraklion
Shuttle Service, Nea Alikarnasos, Heraklion, 71408
302111903006

Carq

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–21:59 CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.3
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $34/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $826

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Carq at Crete Airport Heraklion
Nikiforou Foka & Lymperi Lymperiou, Heraklion 71601, Heraklion
+306947998070

Green Motion

In the terminal Daily 08:00–20:44 23 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.2
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $96/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $222

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat

Office

Green Motion at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport, N. Kazentzakis, Heraklion, 71601
30 2810344279

Yours Car Rental

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–21:59 23 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.1
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $34/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 8.2 Pick-up process 8.0 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 061

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Yours Car Rental at Crete Airport Heraklion
Anapaphseos 18 -Zc 71601 Nea Alikarnassos, Heraklion
(+30) 2111875552

Goldcar

Free shuttle bus Daily 05:00–23:59 18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.1
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $25/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 8.2 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Goldcar at Crete Airport Heraklion
Leoforos Ikarou 89, Nea Alikarnassos, 71601, Heraklion, Crete
+30 6936 841 520

Surprice

Outside the terminal 25 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.8
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $20/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.8 Pick-up process 7.6 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $992

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Surprice at Crete Airport Heraklion
Terpsichoris 13, Nea Alikarnassos, 71408, Heraklion, 71601
00302810286169, 00302810334097

Centauro

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–22:59 15 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.8
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 7.4 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Centauro at Crete Airport Heraklion
Leoforos Ikarous 87 N.Alikarnasos, Heraklion, 71601
+30 2811180090

Abbycar

Outside the terminal 12 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.7
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $52/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.7 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 7.4 Pick-up process 7.1 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $992

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Abbycar at Crete Airport Heraklion
Car Rental Area, N.Alikarnassos 715 00, Heraklion, 570 01
0030 212 213 5282 (ext 130)

Right Cars

Outside the terminal Daily 08:00–21:59 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.6
Very good 500+ reviews
from $65/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.5 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 7.2 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 025

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Right Cars at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport, Nikos Kazantzakis (rental cars parking lot), Heraklion
+302813015014

Carwiz

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–21:59 23 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $29/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.5 Cleanliness 7.3 Service at the rental desk 7.7 Pick-up process 7.4 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 102

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Carwiz at Crete Airport Heraklion
International airport Nikos Kazantzakis, Heraklion
+30 2810 344631

Selecta

Meet and greet Daily 08:00–21:59 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 250+ reviews
from $30/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 7.2 Drop-off process 7.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $551

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Infant seat · Child seat · GPS

Office

Selecta at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport Kazatzakis, Meet and greet outside of arrival hall.Our representative will wait our customer with a Selecta sign., Heraklion
( +30 ) 2110161200 / ( +30 ) 2110161212 / ( +30 ) 6946525540

Idea Mobility

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–20:59 23 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.4
Very good 500+ reviews
from $22/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.5 Cleanliness 7.2 Service at the rental desk 7.4 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 7.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 193

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Idea Mobility at Crete Airport Heraklion
Anapaphseos 18 -Zc 71601 Nea Alikarnassos, Heraklion, Greece
(+30) 2111875552

OK Mobility

Outside the terminal Daily 08:00–21:59 11 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.1
Very good 1000+ reviews
from $31/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 7.1 Service at the rental desk 6.9 Pick-up process 6.9 Drop-off process 7.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

OK Mobility at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport, 716 01 Grecia
0034902360636

Wheego

Meet and greet Daily 08:00–21:59 12 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.0
Good 500+ reviews
from $27/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.0 Service at the rental desk 7.0 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 7.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $771

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Wheego at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport "N.Kazatzakis"
( +30 ) 2810245050 - ( +30 ) 6973208777

Otoq

Meet and greet Daily 07:00–21:59 2 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $40/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $496

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Otoq at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport, Car Rental Center Heraklion Airport, 716 01
+302810296867

Flizzr

In the terminal Daily 07:30–23:59 28 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $32/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $881

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Free additional driver

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Flizzr at Crete Airport Heraklion
Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, 71500
+30 210 6293 500

Autocandia

In the terminal Daily 07:30–20:59 CDW included Credit card only
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $771

Policies

  • Pre-purchase
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Autocandia at Crete Airport Heraklion
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis, Autocandia office at the parking area, Crete - Heraklion, 71601
+302814260270

Cargini Rent A Car

Meet and greet Daily 08:00–22:59 CDW included Credit and debit cards
from $22/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $716

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Snow chains · GPS · Wi-Fi

Office

Cargini Rent A Car at Crete Airport Heraklion
N.Kazantzakis Internaional Airport, Heraklion Airport, 716 01, Heraklion
+306944140928

Rental conditions in Crete

Based on 29 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 19. Drivers under 25 pay $11–$77 a day extra (Avis, Dollar and Surprice). Drivers aged 72 and over pay $8 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 12 of 29 suppliers: Budget, Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Payless, Dollar and 6 more.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 17 of 29 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 29 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (16 suppliers), Same to same (11 suppliers), Pre-purchase (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 39%, manual 61%.
Electric and hybrid Volvo EX30, Citroen C3, Volkswagen ID.4 and Toyota C-HR Hybrid, from $25 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 29 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (29 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (29 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (27 suppliers). Deductible: $222–$2 204.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 21 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $0–$865.
Free additional driver Auto-Union, Hertz, Thrifty, Yours Car Rental, Idea Mobility and Flizzr
Extras Infant seat (28 suppliers), Child seat (28 suppliers), GPS (26 suppliers), Booster seat (23 suppliers), Snow chains (21 suppliers), Wi-Fi (4 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (17 suppliers), Pre-registration available (10 suppliers), Free additional driver (6 suppliers)

Driving in Greece: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.02% for new drivers · Tolls on most motorways. Driving rules

Cities near Crete

Car rental in Crete: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 2 min at Otoq to 38 min at Thrifty.

39% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 29 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 19, and drivers under 25 pay from $11 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in France, Greece and Israel. A typical rental lasts 7 days.

Car rental in Crete: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Crete?

Car rental in Crete starts from $25 per day, and the average price is $125 per day. Based on 1,391 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $377 for a 3-day weekend and $880 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Crete?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Crete over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $149 per day
  • Economy: $68 per day
  • Mini: $60 per day
  • 7-seat minivan: $232 per day
  • 9-seat van: $295 per day
  • Station wagon: $126 per day
  • Convertible: $180 per day
  • Compact: $99 per day
  • Intermediate: $120 per day
  • Van: $272 per day
Based on 1,391 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Crete?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Crete over the last 12 months:
  • Surprice, average price $34 per day
  • Centauro, average price $61 per day
  • Abbycar, average price $83 per day
Based on 1,391 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Crete?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Crete are:
  • Autocandia: rated 9.1/10 by 250+ customers
  • National: rated 9.1/10 by 100+ customers, average price $164 per day
  • Auto-Union: rated 9.0/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $103 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Crete?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Crete are:
  • Goldcar: about $29 per day
  • Surprice: about $33 per day
  • Otoq: about $40 per day
Based on 1,391 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Crete?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Autocandia, National and Auto-Union
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Europcar, Carq and Yours Car Rental
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Otoq, Selecta and Wheego
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Crete and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Crete, one-way rentals are offered by Enterprise, Budget and Alamo. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Crete?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Crete is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Crete:
  • Budget: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Hertz: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Avis: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Crete with a debit card?

Rental companies in Crete typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Crete: Sixt, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Payless, Dollar, Otoq, Carq, Yours Car Rental, Centauro and Cargini Rent A Car. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Crete offer unlimited mileage?

23 rental companies in Crete include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Autocandia, National and Auto-Union. 6 more, among them Enterprise, Thrifty and Alamo, offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Crete?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Crete are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by National, Auto-Union, Enterprise, Sixt, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Payless, Dollar, Green Motion, Goldcar, Carwiz, Centauro and OK Mobility.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Europcar, Otoq, Carq, Yours Car Rental, Selecta, Surprice, Abbycar, Right Cars, Idea Mobility, Wheego and Cargini Rent A Car.
  • Pre-purchase: you pay for a full tank at pick-up and can return the car empty, but unused fuel is usually not refunded. Offered by Autocandia.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Crete?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Crete include Hertz, Green Motion and Idea Mobility. The cheapest is Goldcar, from $25 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Crete?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Crete Auto-Union, Hertz and Flizzr include an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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