Car hire in Crete - Heraklion

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Currently of 1210 reviews received from our customers, 80% said they were satisfied with the service provided during their car hire

Review of Lucy Clarke about our office at Heraklion Airport - Crete Powered by Google™

"We had a really good experience at Centauro in Crete- the lady who picked us up was so chatty and bubbly and was already waiting for us at the airport to take us to the office. As young drivers we were a bit anxious about the driving in Crete but the guy at reception was really reassuring. We opted for the full insurance just in case- and even afte..."

Review of Clare Smedley about our office at Heraklion Airport - Crete Powered by Google™

"I was really pleased with our car hire from Centauro. The car was in good contition. The meeting service at the airport was very good. The staff at the office were friendly, professional and efficient. I chose Centauro after looking at a lot of online reviews about hire companies, and was glad that the positive experiences of others with Centauro w..."

Review of Jeroen Beekhuizen about our office at Heraklion Airport - Crete Powered by Google™

"Second time I booked with Centauro. Perfect and quick service at pickup and return. Friendly staff. Good cars with the option of full coverage for a good price. Booked direct at their website. The location is not direct at the airport but the free shuttle picks you up in front of the terminal and brings you in less than 5 minutes to the location."

Review of Lucie Cowles about our office at Heraklion Airport - Crete Powered by Google™

"Outstanding. I recommend using Centauro, the entire process from being collected at the Airport, collecting our New Fiat and then returning it after one month of use, went smoothly. Excellent service from a low cost car rental company. 10 out of 10."

Review of Alberto Conesa about our office at Heraklion Airport - Crete Powered by Google™

"We had a really nice experience booking at Centauro. Online reservation was quick and taking the car in the office really fine. Girl that attend us was resolutive and efficient, providing all information and a better vehicle for a little more. No issues, great vehicle and did not have any problem returning. The bus to the airport also quick and eff..."

How to locate the Centauro Rent a Car car hire office at Heraklion Airport Crete

If you have a mobile with connection to internet, the best option is to use Google maps to give you direct instructions from your location.

However, on this page you can download a map with instructions for collection and return of your Hire car.

Opening hours and contact


From Monday to Sunday from 07:00 to 23:00.+302111985310

Address


Leoforos Ikarou 87N Alikarnasos P.O. Box
Heraklion, Crete, 71601

Latitude: 35,33777
Longitude: 25,16305

Maps & instructions for collection and return


Once you have collected your luggage come out of the Arrivals Hall, exit the building and a Centauro Rent a Car staff member will be waiting to escort you to the Centauro Rent a Car shuttle bus.

General information and further assistance from the Centauro Rent a Car car hire office at Heraklion Airport Crete

Road assistance for breakdowns or accidentsPhone number: (+30) 21 119 91096

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Information about Centauro Rent a Car car hire company at Heraklion Airport Crete

If you hire a car with Centauro Rent a Car a Crete - Heraklion airport you can be assured of the best service and a fleet of cars that are renewed on a yearly basis. You can also add to your reservation other extras that you may need such as additional drivers, GPS, full insurance with no excess, child seats, etc.

With your rental car in Crete - Heraklion you can explore some beautiful locations which have guaranteed good weather most of the year.

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Heraklion Airport - Crete

Car hire types available at Heraklion Airport Crete

At Centauro Rent a Car we offer a wide selection of cars available to hire at Heraklion Airport Crete which is renewed yearly.

Our range of cars at Heraklion Airport Crete includes economical, family, convertibles, automatics, vans, minibuses…

What to see, do, and visit in Heraklion and its environs with your rental car.

Heraklion Airport

The Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is the second busiest airport in Greece and is located just four kilometers from the Cretan city of Heraklion. You can go on this tour driving your rental car in just over 10 minutes, thanks to the E75, known as European Route. It runs through Crete’s most important cities and is toll-free. From the airport there are flights to any location in Greece and its islands, such as Athens, Rhodes or Corfu. And also international flights to major European cities, such as London, Berlin or Barcelona, as well as to various cities in Italy (Rome, Bergamo or Venice).

Car hire at the Heraklion airport

Heraklion airport car hire is the best way to get to know a place without time and space restrictions. Get behind the wheel of your car and visit the island of Crete at your leisure. The best option to see all the corners of the island at your leisure. A driving route through an island full of legends and enigmas, where you can try find the mythical Labyrinth of the Minotaur.

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Heraklion tourist information

What to see in Heraklion

From the port you can go on a route through its narrow streets and its secrets. There you will see the Koules fortress, known as the Venetian Harbor, which dates back to the 13th century. As you go down one of the city center streets, you will enjoy other ancient monuments, each belonging to a different civilization. The Agios Titos Cathedral belongs to the Byzantine Empire, the Agios Minas Cathedral is one of the largest in Greece and the Loggia (today the city’s town hall) has a Venetian style.

In the heart of its historic center you will find a curious fountain, also of Venetian style. It is the Morosini Fountain, which is more than 400 years old. And if you want to visit museums, we recommend the Archaeological Museum, one of the best in the whole country. Also, try taking a walk through the bazaar and browsing among its stalls.

Driving route through Heraklion

By choosing your car hire in Heraklion you open a world of possibilities for you to move easily around the city. A visit to the Palace of Knossos is decidedly essential. About 5 kilometers from the city, it is the most important Minoan palace on the island and the most representative of Crete.

We recommend you to drive to the beaches in the north of the city and also make a contrast visiting the most mountainous part of Crete. The village of Agia Varvara is very beautiful and representative of this type of Cretan landscape.
 

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Heraklion gastronomy

Based on vegetables and olive oil, you can’t miss dishes such as gemista (vegetables like tomatoes or zucchini stuffed with rice), agria xorta (boiled vegetables served with oil and lemon) and one of their most emblematic desserts, the koulourakia (quaintly snake-shaped butter cookies with sesame).

Weather in Heraklion

The weather throughout Crete is temperate all year round, due to its privileged situation in the Mediterranean. If you visit Heraklion in summer, you will find temperatures below 30 degrees on average. On the other hand, winter temperatures do not go far below 15 degrees and it rains moderately. Adjust your suitcase to these temperatures and remember that any time is good to visit Crete.

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