Home to both an airport and a busy harbour, Heraklion is not only one of the largest cities in Greece but also one of the liveliest! However, Heraklion is ideally placed to explore more of Crete; simply hop in your hire car and away you go!
Book with Zest Car Rental at Heraklion Port!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Heraklion Port. 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 Port 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 Port 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!
Visit Archanes
Archanes is a beautiful traditional village just a 20 minute drive from Heraklion. Enjoy the rustic Cretan hospitality in this picturesque village and indulge in the delicious local cuisine and locally produced wine. Be sure to visit the Necropolis on Fourni’s hill which can be found nearby, too.
Enjoy a Round of Golf
The Crete Golf Club is one of the most impressive courses in the Mediterranean. Its 18-hole course is the largest on the island and is a pleasant day out for both players and visitors who simply wish to enjoy the club facilities and beautiful grounds.
Lasithi Plateau
Lasithi Plateau is a stunning expanse of pear and apple orchards, almond trees and fields of crops, in all it is a perfect location for a leisurely walk through beautiful Cretan landscape. Used as a farming region since the 17th Century, Lasithi is home to some wonderful restaurants and tavernas producing delicious, time honoured local dishes. Although it is over an hour’s drive from Heraklion, a visit to Lasithi is well worth the journey.
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