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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 janeiro 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 16 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R409/day on average when booked 16 days ahead, which saves you 1 554% 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). 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 March, when you can expect to pay R188/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Crete is August (R827/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

R287

February

R247

March

R188

April

R267

May

R343

June

R504

July

R708

August

R827

September

R560

October

R385

November

R306

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?

Both Greenways Rent A Car and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL have 22 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 janeiro 2026.

Caldera

11 locations
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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

22 locations
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Hertz

9 locations
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Royal Rentals

16 locations
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Autocandia

11 locations
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Megalonisos Car Rentals

19 locations
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Greenways Rent A Car

22 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 janeiro 2026.

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

    AcaRent is one of the top picks in Crete. They can have you in a hire car for about R1 803 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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