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Crete car hires in 2025

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 29 November 2025.

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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 16 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R401/day on average when booked 16 days ahead, which saves you 1 514% off the average price.

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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). Hertz (rated 5.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Caldera
Caldera
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
4.8
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 March, when you can expect to pay R192/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Crete is August (R857/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

R343

February

R260

March

R192

April

R284

May

R343

June

R528

July

R743

August

R857

September

R586

October

R394

November

R312

December

R254

What car do most people hire in Crete?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Crete are the following: Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar), Mini cars (Mini Hatch or similar), and Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Crete?

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL has 25 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Greenways Rent A Car has the second-highest number of locations in Crete at 21.

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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 29 November 2025.

Caldera

11 locations
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Hertz

9 locations
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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

25 locations
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Royal Rentals

14 locations
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Autocandia

10 locations
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Megalonisos Car Rentals

13 locations
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Viaggiare Rent

8 locations
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CARO

8 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 29 November 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Crete for a week from Sterling Rentals?

    Sterling Rentals is one of the top picks in Crete. They can have you in a hire car for about R2 990 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.

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