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Cheap Car Hire in Heraklion from R374

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 Heraklion with a pick-up date of 22/3 and drop-off date of 27/3. 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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Popular car types in Heraklion

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Heraklion and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 March 2026.
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There are, in total, 163 car hire locations in Heraklion that are operated by 87 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R374/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Heraklion hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R374+

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Compact

Compact

R386+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R743+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R861+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 120+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R417+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R523+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R634+

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Compare car hire deals in Heraklion by type

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

Here are the best Heraklion SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan AlmeraR374/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 03/13/26
Hyundai AtosR386/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 03/13/26
Suzuki CiazR410/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 03/13/26

Best car hire deals found in Heraklion

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Heraklion. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Heraklion with an average daily rate of R653. Data was last updated on 14 March 2026.
Nissan AlmeraR374/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 03/13/26
Hyundai AtosR386/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 03/13/26
Suzuki CiazR410/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 03/13/26

Cheapflights insights for Heraklion car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Heraklion, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R354/day – about 1 880% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Heraklion?

Lets Drive is currently the cheapest car hire company in Heraklion with deals as low as R242,50/day found in the past two weeks. Royal Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R324,68/day.

What is the best car rental company in Heraklion?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Heraklion is Avis (rated 7.6/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
6.0
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
5.6
ADDCAR RENTAL
ADDCAR RENTAL
2.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Heraklion is January, when you can expect to pay R168/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Heraklion is August (R657/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

R168

February

R185

March

R185

April

R202

May

R253

June

R337

July

R556

August

R657

September

R404

October

R253

November

R202

December

R202

Which car hire company has the most locations in Heraklion?

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Greenways Rent A Car has the second-highest number of locations in Heraklion at 5.

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Top rental agencies in Heraklion

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Heraklion known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Heraklion. Reviews were last updated on 14 March 2026.

Avis

7,6
Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,6

Hertz

4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

5,6
Fair
8 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

6,0

ADDCAR RENTAL

2,0
Poor
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Alma Car Hire

3 locations
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Autocandia

3 locations
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Megalonisos Car Rentals

4 locations
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Caldera

4 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Heraklion, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Heraklion for a week from Centauro?

    From Centauro you can hire a car in Heraklion from about R5 715 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Heraklion however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Heraklion for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Heraklion is R0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Heraklion. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Heraklion for as low as R867/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Heraklion

Browse car hires by fuel type in Heraklion. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Heraklion. Deals were last updated on 14 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Heraklion. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R30+).

Electric

Electric

R88+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R30+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R31+

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