Hersonissos Car Rental
Car rental in Hersonissos
Hersonissos is about 25 minutes east of Heraklion Airport. Many resort guests rent a car for a few days rather than the whole stay, with delivery to the hotel. Local offers with no deposit, no credit card and zero excess are common.
Pickup
Hotel delivery, town office or Heraklion Airport
Airport
HER, about 25 min
Nearby
Malia 10 min, Knossos 30 min
Best day trips
Lasithi plateau, Knossos, Agios Nikolaos
Renting for part of your stay
Hersonissos has plenty to do on foot, so many visitors rent for two or three days of touring. Local suppliers deliver to hotels and apartments along the coast from Anissaras to Stalida. Confirm delivery and collection times when booking.
Drive times from Hersonissos
- Malia and its palace: 10–15 min
- Heraklion Airport: 25 min
- Knossos: 30 min
- Lasithi plateau: about 50 min
- Agios Nikolaos: 40–45 min
- Spinalonga via Plaka: about 1 h 10
- Matala: about 1 h 30
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Driving tips
The old national road through the resorts is slow in summer; use the highway for longer trips. The road up to the Lasithi plateau from Hersonissos climbs through mountain villages: paved, winding and scenic.
No deposit, no credit card and zero excess
Many cars for Hersonissos need no deposit and accept debit cards or cash, with zero-excess insurance. Check the exact car's conditions before booking.
Documents and driving rules in Crete
- Licence: valid licences from the EU/EEA, the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia are recognised in Greece for visitors. Some rental suppliers or their insurers may still ask for an International Driving Permit, and a licence not in Latin script may need one, so check the rental terms before you travel.
- Age: most suppliers ask for a minimum age of 21–23 and a licence held for at least a year; drivers under 25 may pay a young-driver fee.
- Driving: on the right. Typical limits are 50 km/h in towns and 70–90 km/h on the north-coast highway (follow the signs). The alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, and 0.2 g/l for drivers in their first two years.
- No tolls on Crete. Fuel stations are frequent on the north coast but sparse in the mountains and on the south coast, and many village stations close on Sunday afternoons.
For how deposits, payment methods and insurance excess work, see no deposit, no credit card and zero excess car rental in Crete.
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Hersonissos car rental: questions
How far is Hersonissos from Heraklion Airport?
About 25 minutes.
Can a rental car be delivered to my hotel in Hersonissos?
Often yes, with local suppliers.
How far is the Lasithi plateau from Hersonissos?
About 50 minutes.
Can I rent in Hersonissos without a credit card?
Yes, with many local suppliers.
Should I rent for the whole holiday?
Not necessarily; many visitors rent for two or three touring days.