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Crete is the largest island in all of Greece and has a coastline that stretches for more than 1,000 kilometers, making Crete a favorite among beach-lovers. However, the beach is not the only attraction in Crete. Keep in mind that the island was home to the oldest civilizations in the history of mankind, not to mention the fact it is a place of great importance in Greek mythology.
Crete has 2 main international airports; Heraklion International Airport and Chania International Airport. At Chania airport, you will find international car rental agencies, such as AVIS, Budget, Hertz, and Sixt. You will also find Greek Kydon, which is highly recommended due to the fact it has more locations where you can leave the car once you have finished renting it.
The same brands are found at Heraklion airport, except for Greek Kydon. In both airports, they have a similar selection of cars available to you. If you want to have an even wider selection, however, we recommend booking well in advance. Booking online will mean you have a greater choice of cars, not to mention it will probably save you quite a bit of money too.
Renting a car in Crete is a great option if you are looking to save a little bit of money, as renting a car straight from the airport can cost a little bit more. When you get closer to the city, everything gets a little cheaper – so it is no surprise that car rentals are too. Although large international companies have a standard price, which will be the same at the airport, other local agencies are much cheaper and can also provide an even better service.
The only disadvantage that you can find in some local agencies is that they may only accept euros as payment currency, which can be a bit of a pain. This mainly occurs in small agencies. The most common currencies that they accept, apart from the euro, are the pound sterling and the US dollar.
In Crete, you drive on the righthand side of the road and vehicles coming from the right have the right of way, unless otherwise indicated. Driving in Crete can be a little dangerous where motorcyclists are concerned, as people can drive pretty fast (especially the locals who know the roads well) and they might not always see bikes approaching.
Extra tips for driving in Crete:
Easyrent Cosmocar, with a central office located in Adelianos Kampos, is undoubtedly one of the best rated car rental companies in Crete, with more than 200 reviews on Google. On its website, you can see that it is a company that has the endorsement of the European Union of Commerce and other Greek government authorities. In turn, it has a large collection of cars, and they allow you to leave the car at the airport, so you don’t have to arrange transportation to the airport at the end of your trip.
Another agency that we highly recommend is is MCar - Kafetzakis, which has more than 600 reviews and a 5-star rating. This agency also has a large selection of cars that includes compact cars, minivans and SUVs. This agency has been operating in Crete since the 70s, so you know you’re getting an experienced and reliable service when you go with them.
A road trip that you must do in Crete is to pass through its capital, Heraklion. Although its beaches are not the best compared to those of other cities, if you go to Crete, you should spend a few hours exploring the city. You can go to its historic center, its squares and some of its most famous buildings, such as the Koules Fortress, the Cathedral of Agios Titos, or the Cathedral of San Minas.Just few kilometers away from Heraklion is the Palace of Knossos.
For those who love beaches, Elafonisi is a must. Elafonisi gets its name from the island right in front of it and is famous for its pink sand and cool turquoise waters. It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Greece, so even if you are not a fan of the beach, you should definitely go and see it if you can drive there.
