Start your holiday in a relaxing and comfortable way. Explore the City of Heraklion with ease in a hire car from AutoTrip rentals at Heraklion airport.
With the freedom provided by your rental car, you can enjoy a wealth of museums, local theatre, a summer-long arts festival, historical sightseeing,
amazing nightlife, dining in the city, music, and relax at gorgeous local beaches in your own time. Whatever the purpose of your visit, your stay in Heraklion
will be one to remember.
We Offer all Inclusive Cheap Car Hire Deals in Crete Without Excess, No Credit Card, No Deposit, and with full Insurance Cover? Take advantage of our cheap rental deals. See our latest car hire offers find the best car rental deal at the best prices in the market.
As an independent, family-owned rentals company, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, personal service to our car rental customers. We provide numerous pickup and drop-off locations throughout Crete including major airports ( Heraklion and chania airport) Heraklion Port, Hotels, Airbnbs, or other convenient pickup and drop-off locations near heraklion area Our staff is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and provide constant reliable support to all our clients.
We have a great range of new, clean, and comfortable rental cars to choose from. Our fleet consists of the latest models and the most attractive rates for car rentals is the guarantee for your satisfaction. We offer a wide selection of rental cars including small, mid-size, minivans, SUVs, 7-seater and 9-seater.
Have a look at our customer reviews from our happy customers who have hired a car in Heraklion Crete from us, and feel assured that car rental with AutoTrip gives you a stress-free start on your holidays. .
Crete’s biggest city, Heraklion is a exciting place, full of vitality, noise and traffic routes. The city does have wonderful fortifications, a fine market, atmospheric old alleys. Virtually everything you’re likely to want to see lies within the northeastern corner of the walled city.
The island's capital and chief port, is full of history and attractions in and around the Old City. It has a very beautiful waterfront area with seaside restaurants with delicious food, several important museums, and lovely squares where you can easily spend an afternoon in a street-side cafe.
The lively Old City is of most interest to visitors, and it's worth taking some time to
see. In ancient times, Heraklion was the port of Knossos, where the Minoans, Europe's oldest known civilization (they lived on Crete between 2700 BC and 1450 BC) traded gold,
ceramics, and saffron. Today, visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos is one of the top things to do in Heraklion. Inland
from Heraklion
Visit the Archaeology Museum Step back in time with a visit to Heraklion’s famous Archaeology museum. The museum’s collection spans some 5500 years and has
artifacts from the Neolithic to Roman times, plus an impressive selection of Minoan artifacts. This is just one of
the many attractions you can discover with a cheap car rental from Heraklion Airport.
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete.
The palace of Knossos eventually became the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture. Although excavations show that there was a palace here as early as 2000 BC, what you see today dates mainly from 1450 BC, with some slightly over-imaginative reconstruction from the early 20th century, plus replicas of many of the frescoes (the originals are in Heraklion Archaeological Museum).
The Palace of KnossosKoules is called the sea fortress built by the Venetians in Heraklion. It is located at the entrance of the Venetian harbor to protect the port of Heraklion and the Castle of Paleokastro in the Gulf of Ammoudara from the invasions and departures of other residents. It is also known as Castello del Molo, Rocca a Mare, Castle of the Sea, Castle of Candia or formerly Candelas (Castel di Candia).
The present fortress was built between 1523 and 1540 at the site of an older chateau, which was deemed inadequate. Due to the wear and tear of the waves, it receives frequent repairs. However, despite the high maintenance costs, it played little role in the Ottoman occupation of Chandaka. During the Ottoman times it functioned as a prison and a small lighthouse was built there. Today it is accessible to the public.
Koules FortressThe Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is the museum that presents almost all of Minoan civilization. It is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece and one of the most important in Europe. Its exhibits include representative samples from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, spanning approximately 5,500 years, from the Neolithic to the Roman times.
Dominant in his collections are the unique masterpieces of Minoan art. The collection of Minoan antiquities is the most important in the world and the museum is considered to be the prime museum of Minoan culture.
Heraklion Archaeological MuseumA visit to the Natural History Museum of Crete is an ideal thing to do for families. Situated right on the waterfront and just down from the Historical Museum, this is an impressive modern museum that showcases the best of Crete.
Fun activities for children and adults include an earthquake and tsunami simulator. In addition, an entire floor is devoted to stuffed animals that live or once lived around the Mediterranean Sea. Make sure you try out the illusion exhibit.
Also on display are artifacts from the Palace of Knossos. Displays have information in multiple languages. The building is bright and air conditioned, and makes for a good escape from the mid-day heat in Heraklion.
Natural History Museum of CreteWith a succession of foreign occupiers, Crete's history is complicated but fascinating. This museum traces 1,700 years of history on the island, from early Christian times to the modern era. You'll see religious icons, stone carvings, ceramics, textiles, and folk costumes from the Byzantine, Venetian, and Turkish periods, as well as somber space dedicated to the Cretan Resistance Movement and those who lost their lives during WWII.
Particular highlights include two paintings from the 16th century: The Baptism of Christ and the View of Mt. Sinai and the Monastery of St. Catharine. Everything is well presented and clearly labeled, and there's a peaceful garden café. You'll find it in a restored neoclassical mansion, a 10-minute walk west of the old harbor.
Historical Museum of CreteAt this huge modern aquarium, you can see 2,500 marine species from the underwater world of the Mediterranean, swimming around in 1.7 million liters of seawater. A fascinating day out for kids and adults alike, it has 32 vast glass tanks displaying everything from hunter sharks to minuscule seahorses, jellyfish, turtles, lobsters, and octopus, all in beautifully-lit turquoise sea water against a backdrop of rocks, sand, and seaweed.
The aquarium is located at a former American military base in Gournes, 13 kilometers east of Heraklion. A lovely on-site café with outdoor seating serves quick bites and cold drinks. Address: Gournes, 71003 Heraklion, Crete
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"I recommend Autotrip! They are kind, punctual, helpful. They are not pedantic like other companies. In the past, whenever I rented with Hertz, Avis etc etc I always had problems because they have invented scratches, defects, dents that are absolutely non-existent. Autotrip, on the other hand, is serious and helpful. It was a real pleasure. Thank you for everything!"
Gianluca Zappone
Review written on 04.07.2019 - Car hire in Heraklion Airport
"Great Service from Booking to Drop Off. Litsa was professional and helpful and the service provided was exceptional. Will definitely book with Autotrip again when back on Crete. Thank you Litsa, Christian and Family
Christian Lachemeier
Review written on 16.12.2018 - Car hire in Heraklion Airport
"Noleggiato con Autotrip nella seconda metà di settembre. Tutto perfetto, puntuali nelle risposte e nel farsi trovare all'aeroporto di Chania al nostro arrivo. Istruzioni chiare sulla riconsegna. Macchina quasi nuova, Hyundai i20 con circa 17000km. Ho pagato alla consegna 265 euro per 11 giorni. Nessuna franchigia e nessuna richiesta di carta di credito. In base alla mia esperienza quindi consigliatissimi."
Stefano Nicita
Review written on 5.10.2018 - Car hire in Chania Airport
"Wypożyczalnia godna polecenia. Najlepsza jakość za najlepszą cenę 😃 Excellent car rental services."
Zbigniew Maciejczyk
Review written on 19.09.2018 - Car hire in Heraklion Airport
"Fast and easy communication, the friendly employee arrives in perfect time and gave us a lot of information. The car was even better that the one we choose but they keep the same price. Very nice experience, I'll definetively rent again when I'll be back in Crete."
Maison Bizarre
Review written on 5.09.2018 - Car hire in Chania Airport
"Very good experience with them. They bought the car to my hotel and I was able to leave the car at the Airport. Very convenient and trustful. Recommended ! "
Becher Bkat
Review written on 11.08.2018 - Car hire in Heraklion Port
"Pagamento in contanti, assicurazione totale (tranne per danni su sterrato), prezzo giusto, auto quasi nuova e pulita. È la seconda volta che vado a creta ed è la seconda volta che mi rivolgo a loro. "
Alessandro Mariano
Review written on 19.07.2018 - Car hire in Heraklion Town
"We had an excellent experience renting from Autotrip. Quotes and confirmation over email were fast and easy. We were in communication via text when we arrived into Heraklion. While the car we reserved wasn’t available, a comparable car of the same make and size was, for the same rate. Dropoff was easy as well. Best of all the rates were quite competitive for high season (August). We’ll definitely rent again from Autotrip when we return to Crete!"
George Perantatos
Review written on 25.08.2018 - Car hire in Heraklion Airport
"Quick and easy to deal with. Litsa met me at the airport although it was 1 am. Took the car which was in good shape and off i went. Easy to deal with is what you want on a holiday."
Marian Chitimus
Review written on 26.10.2018 - Car hire in Chania Airport
"AutoΤrip Crete is a really great car rental. The communication was very good and we always received an immediate response (best regards to Litsa). We were very well looked after our wishes and made great deals. The full service is just perfect and you do not need to worry about anything. The cars are in very good condition. We only rent at Auto trip. Greetings, Jürgen."
Jülla
Review written on 29.09.2017 - Car hire in Heraklion Airport
" Have used Autotrip for over 15 years and is always my first go to place for car hire on Crete. Easy booking, pick up and drop off (literally across the road) and great service everytime from Autotrip and Litsa."
Mark Daniel
Review written on 24.09.2017 - Car hire in Heraklion Airport
"I have used Autotrip for many years now, from both Heraklion and Chania airports and they are always a pleasure to deal with. The prices are good, the cars clean and full insurance included. No additional fees, the price quoted is the price you pay."
Malcolm Wray
Review written on 21.09.2017 - Car hire in Heraklion Airport
You can rent a car in Crete if you are over 21 yrs for car groups A and 23 yrs for all other car groups. Especially for luxury category and Mini Bus the minimum rentals age is above 25 yrs old and have a license since 12 months.
No, there is no need for a deposit, you can pay the car rental amount when we deliver the car.
A Economy car hire in Heraklion costs 17€ per day, on average, with fully comprehensive insurance.
Our prices are all inclusive and contain all local taxes and insurance coverage costs. No extra or hidden cost will be applied upon vehicle delivery. For more information click here
Our company’s employee will be waiting for you and deliver you the rental car no matter the time of delay. We always keep track and get informed for any possible delay or change to your Flight’s or Ferry’s schedule to Crete.
Credit card is not required to hire a car in Heraklion and no guarantee is kept upon delivery, you could pay in cash!
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Our staff is always here to serve you well or to help you in every request. We hope you have a nice and safe stay on the beautiful island of Crete!
