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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 26 February 2026.

Most popular company

Street Rent a Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R365

Cheapest price per day

R155
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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 R397/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 517% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Crete?

Looking to hire a car in Crete? Street Rent a Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R155,09/day. Royal Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R306,37/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). 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 R191/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Crete is August (R791/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

R261

February

R207

March

R191

April

R267

May

R340

June

R483

July

R683

August

R791

September

R547

October

R372

November

R296

December

R245

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 26 February 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

17 locations
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Autocandia

10 locations
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Megalonisos Car Rentals

17 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 26 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Crete?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R365/day when booking a car hire in Crete. The absolute best deal a user found was for R155/day from Street Rent a Car, booked on Feb. 21.

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

    Street Rent a Car is one of the top picks in Crete. They can have you in a hire car for about R2 638 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 R11 305 (R377/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Crete

Browse car hires by fuel type in Crete. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Crete. Deals were last updated on 26 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Crete. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R40+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R40+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R58+

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