Car hire in Crete

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

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Crete car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companySurprice
Most popular carPremium, 4-5 doors
Cities to choose from30, Chania is most popular
Cheapest price found$5 per day, Heraklion
Cheapest monthOctober
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Crete could cost, we've pulled prices from Heraklion.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Crete

The cheapest month to rent a car in Crete is October, when the average cost per day is $15. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is August, when the average cost per day is $38. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Crete is July.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Crete could cost, we've pulled prices from Heraklion.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Crete

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Crete is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Crete are Surprice, acarent and OK Mobility. The cheapest company we've found is SK Rent. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are $5 a day and $3 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Crete you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Crete. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Crete is Chania. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Heraklion.

Hire a car long term in Crete

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Crete with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.