Car Hire in Iraklion - Mini guide to Iraklion

The Crete capital of Iraklion is the main gateway to the island with an international airport and harbour port. With golden sandy beaches and small fishing villages hugging the Crete coast and lively night entertainment Crete attracts many visitors each year to this island.

Cheap car hire in Iraklion should be arranged to explore the island with many site of cultural and historical interest to visit. The city hosts the Archaeological Museum and the Crete Historical Museum which proudly shows off its past. Further along the coast are the resort towns of Malia and Hersonnissos which are easy to reach if car hire in Iraklion has been arranged as they are only a short drive.

The main motorway running on the north of Crete and through Iraklion connects the capital with Chania which has the islands other airport and major towns of Reytmno and Aghios Nikoloas to the east.

The accommodation in Iraklion is in good supply with large family hotels and small bed and breakfasts. Those seeking more privacy can rent private villas and apartments which are in abundance especially during the peak holiday season. Car rental in Iraklion will mean visitors can explore the area to find the perfect base to stay.

A vibrant nightlife is in Iraklion as you would expect being the capital with plenty of bars restaurants and cafes to relax and enjoy the long summer evenings.

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We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.