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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 R349/day – about 1 947% less than the yearly average.
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
7.6
Hertz
6.0
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
4.5
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 February, when you can expect to pay R140/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Heraklion is August (R680/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
R174
February
R140
March
R157
April
R192
May
R227
June
R349
July
R576
August
R681
September
R436
October
R262
November
R174
December
R192
What car do most people hire in Heraklion?
Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Heraklion. Economy (Opel Corsa) and SUV (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Heraklion.
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.
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 12 September 2025.
Avis
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
9,0
Overall
7,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,3
Value
8,6
Hertz
4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,0
Comfort
9,0
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,0
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
6 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,7
Comfort
5,7
Overall
4,5
Pick-up/drop-off
3,5
Value
5,0
ADDCAR RENTAL
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,0
Comfort
6,0
Overall
2,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,0
Alma Car Hire
3 locations
Autocandia
3 locations
Megalonisos Car Rentals
4 locations
Caldera
4 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Heraklion, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Heraklion for a week from Right Cars?
From Right Cars you can hire a car in Heraklion from about R3 609 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.
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