As the largest city in Crete, Heraklion is a popular destination and is also home to Heraklion Airport, the busiest gateway onto the island. Heraklion Port is also a popular docking point for cruises, meaning visitor numbers swell during the summer months, adding to the bustling atmosphere!
Heraklion itself offers plenty in the way of daytime activities and interesting sights whilst the remainder of Crete begs to be explored so be sure to arrange your hire car in advance to avoid disappointment. Uncover petite villages and neighbouring towns and cities such as Chania.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Heraklion Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Heraklion Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Heraklion Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Heraklion Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Reasons to Book with Zest Car Rental at Heraklion Airport
Zest Car Rental has taken a fresh approach to car hire in Heraklion. Not only have we cut out the waffle, we’ve made the booking process as simple as possible too. Hiring a car in Crete has never been so stress-free!
Things to See and Do in Heraklion
Hit the shops on Daedalou Street and treat yourself to some local bargains. Wander just a short way off the main streets and you will find some smaller shops filled with local produce and traditional items, perfect for those all-important souvenirs.
Take a trip to the Archaeological Museum and History Museum and discover the ancient wonders found at sites across Crete which truly bring the island's history to life.
Discover the two parts of the Port; wander through the bustling ferry port, or for something altogether more scenic, head to the old Venetian Harbour and marvel at the fishing boats and yachts.
Day Trips From Heraklion
Travel to the Venetian fortress of Koules and learn about the history of the famous Cretan monument. Stroll down the marble stairs at the end of the street and you will find the Venetian shipyards.
Plan a trip to Rethymno in your hire car from Heraklion Port, ready to explore the old Venetian Quarter. Survey the narrow streets and visit the pretty little shops dotted around this area. Relax on the long sandy beach, and stop off at a local taverna to try some traditional and oh so delicious Greek cuisine.
Hire a car and take the short 25 minute car journey to the Palace of Knossos. This holds the key to the Minoan civilisation which inhabited the island in the Bronze Age, a must-see for visitors to Crete.
For an enjoyable day out and change of scenery from the city, why not travel to Gouves? Enjoy a walk along the long beach or perhaps meet the creatures of the sea with a visit to nearby Crete Aquarium.
Just a little further along the coast from Heraklion is Malia, a popular nightspot teeming with bars and clubs. Make a day of it and get a dose of culture by spending the day at the Minoan palace of Malia before darkness falls!
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