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Cheap car hire in Crete

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Nissan Micra car
Nissan Micra
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$53/day
Skoda Fabia car
Skoda Fabia
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$58/day
Fiat Doblo car
Fiat Doblo
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
M
$71/day
Fiat Panda car
Fiat Panda
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
$55/day
Toyota ProAce car
Toyota ProAce
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$111/day
Seat Arona car
Seat Arona
or similar 4WD
4
2
4-5
M
$86/day
Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
M
$96/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular car type

Economy

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Crete car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Crete with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Crete?

You should book your rental car in Crete around 57 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Crete?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at AbbyCar Car Rentals ($6.52/day), beepit ($11.35/day), and Ok Mobility ($32.42/day).

What is the most popular rental car in Crete?

Economy rentals (Fiat Panda or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Cretee. Economy cars in Crete cost $68/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $64/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Crete?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Crete is March at an average cost of $23/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Crete when prices are $84/day on average, which tends to be 231% above the yearly average hire price for Crete.

What rental car company in Crete has the most locations?

Greenways Rent A Car operates 24 locations in Crete, more than any other rental company.

Top tips for hiring a car in Crete

  • Which type of car you hire in Crete is a matter of what your itinerary involves. If you intend to stay in one of the towns or resort areas, then you should hire something like a compact city car, as the streets can be old and narrow and traffic can create quite a bit of congestion at times. On the other hand, if you’re aiming to drive between towns and explore tourist attractions in the inland areas, you’re well advised to hire something that can tackle more demanding roads. The surfaces on many of these rural roads, and even some of the main ones, are quite deteriorated, making them either gravelly or smooth and slippery. You’ll want a vehicle with as much traction as possible, preferably an MPV with 4x4 capabilities.
  • Crete falls under the Greek traffic law system, which means that any child under the age of 12 but older than three must sit in a child’s seat in the back of the vehicle, and any child under the age of three must be in an infant seat. These seats must be appropriate for their age and size. Children may sit in the front passenger seat as long as they aren’t shorter than 4 feet 4 inches, and they must wear a seatbelt, like all other passengers.
  • Almost all the petrol stations on Crete are along the north coast of the island, essentially following the E75/90 motorway that runs along the entire coast, connecting all the towns on that side of the island. There are very few, if any, petrol stations along the southern edge of the island, so make sure you fill up at every opportunity if you’re on that side. However, the island isn’t very long from north to south, so you’ll seldom find yourself completely separated from somewhere to refill.
  • Economy rental cars in Crete are around 3% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Crete

  • Should I hire a car in Crete?

    Hiring a car in Crete will give you a big advantage over using the local public transport system, which can be patchy and sometimes unreliable. It also doesn’t cover the island comprehensively, so you’ll invariably find yourself having to use taxis to supplement the buses. It makes more sense to hire a car and have the freedom to drive where you want whenever you want. You’ll definitely want to visit Knossos, the main archaeological ruins on the island, as well as the 13th-century town of Chania, on the western side of the island. The breath-taking Samaria Gorge is one of the biggest tourist attractions, while you can immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Crete in the old town of Rethymnon.

  • What is driving like in Crete?

    With its juxtaposition of rural and urban, old and modern, driving in Crete can be quite an interesting experience. You’ll drive on the right-hand side of the road, so you’ll overtake on the left, but keep an eye out for scooters driven by locals that can sometimes appear on your right. Also watch out for farm animals grazing at the side of the road, which could step out into your vehicle's path. As we’ve already noted, the road surfaces can sometimes leave something to be desired, so watch out for rough patches, and be especially careful of gravel and small rocks from recent rock falls in the more mountainous areas.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Crete?

    If you want to hire a car for a self-drive holiday in Crete, you’ll have to be 18 years of age at a minimum and be in possession of a valid UK driver’s licence. However, you won’t be able to hire the more powerful or luxury cars from most of the car hire companies. For this, you’ll need to be at least 23 years of age. Also note that in Greece, you’re required to carry your car’s insurance papers when you drive, so don’t remove them from your hire car.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Crete?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in Crete?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Crete are Chania (73% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Crete) and Heraklion (27%).

Car rental directory

  • greenway

    Greenways Rent A Car car hire locations in Crete

    22 Locations

  • surpricecarrental

    SURPRICE CAR RENTAL car hire locations in Crete

    19 Locations

  • megalonisoscarrental

    Megalonisos Car Rentals car hire locations in Crete

    14 Locations

  • autounion

    Autounion Car Rental car hire locations in Crete

    12 Locations

  • royalrentalsgreece

    Royal Rentals car hire locations in Crete

    11 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Crete

    11 Locations

  • autocandia

    Autocandia car hire locations in Crete

    10 Locations

  • abbycar

    AbbyCar Car Rentals car hire locations in Crete

    9 Locations

  • avancerentacar

    Avance Rent a Car car hire locations in Crete

    9 Locations

  • caldera

    Caldera car hire locations in Crete

    9 Locations

  • carwiz

    CarWiz car hire locations in Crete

    9 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Crete

    8 Locations

Car rental locations in Crete

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