Landing at Heraklion Airport is just the beginning of your Cretan adventure. With Heraklion car hire, you can head straight to Crete’s breathtaking beaches or any other place you want to see without waiting for buses or relying on pricey taxis.
Driving gives you the
flexibility to uncover places that most tourists never see, especially when you
have the right rental car. In this blog, we’re sharing lesser-known tips to
help you make the most of renting a car in Heraklion.
Flexible
pick-up and drop-off options
Most travellers
collect their car directly at Heraklion Airport, but don’t worry if your plans
look different because that’s not your only option. You can also arrange to
pick up your vehicle at your hotel or even at the port (if you’re planning to
arrive by boat). And you don’t have to return the car to the same spot. Simply
drop it off in another town if that’s where your trip ends.
More
than just compact cars
Crete’s towns are
built for smaller vehicles, and many travellers default to compact cars for
Heraklion’s narrow roads, but you don’t have to squeeze your entire family and
all that extra luggage into a tight four-seater. Heraklion
car hire isn’t limited to small city cars.
Companies like Cretarent offer everything from family sedans and SUVs to luxury
cars. Planning to drive through rugged terrain? You can also choose a 4x4 that
won’t rattle when the asphalt disappears.
Book
ahead for the best deal
By reserving early
before the peak travel rush, you can secure exactly the type of car you want
and save money while availability is still high and prices are lower.
Understand
fuel policies before you drive off
Fuel policies can
differ from one rental company to another. The most common are:
·
Full-to-full- You
start with a full tank and return the car full.
·
Prepaid
fuel - You pay for a full tank in
advance and can return the car with any amount left.
Full-to-full is the
most cost-effective for most visitors, since you only pay for what you actually
use.
Book
online for convenience
Booking your Heraklion car hire online lets you see real-time availability and pricing, so it’s the most efficient way to compare vehicles and confirm details before you arrive. Prefer personal service? Call Cretarent at 0030 6945805577 and speak directly with a local expert.
