Heraklion harbor with the Koules fortress and boats in Crete
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Car rental in Heraklion

Compare cars for Heraklion, with airport and other handover options shown by the rental supplier. Plan your pickup around your flight, ferry or hotel stay.

*Indicative low-season starting rate for selected Greece offers. Your live price depends on dates, location and availability.

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Choose your dates and pickup point. See available cars and the full rental conditions.

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Make the most of your stay

A practical base for more of Crete.

Heraklion works well for a holiday combining the city with Knossos, the north-coast resorts and trips towards eastern Crete. Decide whether you need a car immediately on arrival or after a few days in the centre.

Airport and port pickups are different arrangements. Use your actual arrival point and time when searching. If you plan to return in Chania, compare a one-way offer with the cost and time of driving back to Heraklion.

For a ferry arrival, choose a port handover explicitly and keep the supplier’s meeting instructions available offline.
Before you book

Deposit, payment card and excess: three different details.

No deposit

Check for a zero security deposit and the cost of any required options. An advance rental payment is a separate payment.

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No credit card

Check the accepted methods for the advance payment, balance and deposit. Debit-card and cash options depend on the offer.

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Zero excess

A €0 excess applies to damage covered by the relevant terms. Check exclusions and the procedure to follow after an incident.

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Good to know

Renting in Heraklion?

Clear answers for a smoother start. Always check the terms of the car you choose.

All rental questions
Can I return a Heraklion rental in Chania?

A different return location may be offered for selected cars. Enter both locations and review any one-way charge before you confirm.

Can I book a car online in Heraklion?

Yes. Choose your dates and pickup point, compare available cars and review the complete total and conditions before confirming.

Can I rent a car in Greece without a deposit?

Selected offers may have a zero security deposit. Use the no-deposit filter and read the car’s terms. A paid protection option may be required. A zero deposit does not automatically remove every liability or mean no advance payment.

Can I book without a credit card?

Some rental companies accept another payment method. Use the no-credit-card filter and check the accepted method for the booking payment, the balance and any deposit. These can be different.

Is full insurance included in every rental?

No. Included protection and optional upgrades vary. Review the excess, covered events and exclusions. A description such as full coverage does not mean every incident or use of the car is covered.

Can I pick up after a late flight?

Enter your expected arrival time and check the supplier’s hours, out-of-hours fees and flight-delay procedure. Use the contact and instructions on your booking voucher if your plans change.

Can I book child seats?

Check the extras offered for the selected car and confirm a seat suitable for the child’s age and size. Review availability, any charge and fitting arrangements before travel.

Can I take the car on a ferry?

Get written permission from the rental company before making a ferry booking. Check whether the route is allowed and whether protection applies during transport and on the destination island.

Can I rent in Heraklion without a deposit?

Search your Heraklion dates and apply the no-deposit filter. Verify a zero security deposit in the selected car’s conditions. Any paid options and advance rental payment are separate amounts.

Are there no-credit-card options in Heraklion?

Use the no-credit-card filter and check the accepted methods for the advance payment, balance and deposit. Debit-card or cash acceptance depends on the individual offer.

Can I choose a €0 excess for a rental in Heraklion?

Check the selected car’s protection and any option that reduces the excess to zero. Review covered damage, exclusions and the total cost. This is not a universal condition for every car.

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