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Cheap Car Hire in Crete from R420

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Crete with a pick-up date of 28/6 and drop-off date of 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 10 May 2026.

Most popular company

Right Cars

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R393

Cheapest price per day

R420
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Popular car types in Crete

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Crete and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 May 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Crete this past week from 4 372 hire locations out of 187 hire agencies. Prices for a Crete small car hire start from R420/day. Check out available deals for 1 car type currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R420+

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Compare car hire deals in Crete by type

Here are the best Crete small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Audi A3R420/day
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Best car hire deals found in Crete

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Crete. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Crete with an average daily rate of R420. Data was last updated on 10 May 2026.
Audi A3R420/day
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Audi A3
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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 R396/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 454% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Crete?

Looking to hire a car in Crete? Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R239,94/day. Right Cars also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R852,37/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). Avis (rated 7.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Caldera
Caldera
10.0
Avis
Avis
7.0
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
5.7
Hertz
Hertz
5.5

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 R219/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

R219

March

R327

April

R331

May

R360

June

R501

July

R671

August

R815

September

R563

October

R393

November

R304

December

R252

Which car hire company has the most locations in Crete?

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Greenways Rent A Car has the second-highest number of locations in Crete at 22.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Crete, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 102 pickup locations in Crete to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 May 2026.
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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 10 May 2026.

Caldera

11 locations
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Avis

8 locations
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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

24 locations
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Hertz

9 locations
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Royal Rentals

16 locations
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Autocandia

10 locations
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Megalonisos Car Rentals

16 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 10 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Crete?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R315/day when booking a car hire in Crete. The absolute best deal a user found was for R136/day from SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , booked on May 6.

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

    Right Cars is one of the top picks in Crete. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 360 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Crete for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Crete is R14 401 (R480/day) on average.

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 10 May 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 (R19+).

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Electric

R47+

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Hybrid

R21+

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Petrol/Diesel

R19+

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