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 R387/day – about 2 171% 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.
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 R141/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Heraklion is August (R703/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
R176
February
R141
March
R158
April
R193
May
R229
June
R352
July
R580
August
R703
September
R439
October
R246
November
R176
December
R193
What car do most people hire in Heraklion?
Economy cars (Opel Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Heraklion. Compact (Volkswagen Golf) and Mini (Opel Corsa) 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 17 August 2025.
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Greenways Rent A Car
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Autounion Car Rental
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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 17 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Heraklion for a week from CarQ?
From CarQ you can hire a car in Heraklion from about R4 275 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.