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Crete car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Crete. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 March 2026.

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Cheapflights insights for Crete car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Crete, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Crete?

Book your car hire in Crete 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R409/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 534% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Crete?

Looking to hire a car in Crete? Lets Drive had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R235,66/day. Royal Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R315,52/day.

What is the best car rental company in Crete?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Crete is Caldera (rated 10.0/10). SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (rated 5.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Caldera
Caldera
10.0
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
5.7
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
Royal Rentals
Royal Rentals
0.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Crete is February, when you can expect to pay R216/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Crete is August (R815/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R268

February

R216

March

R232

April

R278

May

R396

June

R501

July

R707

August

R815

September

R563

October

R383

November

R304

December

R252

Which car hire company has the most locations in Crete?

Both Greenways Rent A Car and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL have 23 locations in Crete, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Crete

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Crete known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Crete. Reviews were last updated on 12 March 2026.

Caldera

11 locations
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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

23 locations
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Hertz

10 locations
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Royal Rentals

22 locations
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Autocandia

10 locations
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Megalonisos Car Rentals

15 locations
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Greenways Rent A Car

23 locations
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Sunnycars

15 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Crete, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Crete for a week from Goldcar Rental SP?

    Goldcar Rental SP is one of the top picks in Crete. They can have you in a hire car for about R4 295 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Crete?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Crete check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in Crete

Browse car hires by fuel type in Crete. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Crete. Deals were last updated on 12 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Crete. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R37+).

Electric

Electric

R137+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R64+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R37+

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