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Car rental in Heraklion with no credit card and no deposit
Staying in Crete's capital? We bring the car to your hotel or apartment in Heraklion, so you never queue at a rental desk. Pay by debit card, choose Full cover and nothing is blocked on a card.
- Delivery to your hotel or apartment in Heraklion
- No credit card on any cover – pay by debit card
- €0 deposit with Full cover
- Local office in Nea Alikarnassos, 10 minutes from the centre
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Delivery in Heraklion
Give us your hotel or apartment address when you book and we meet you outside with the car at the agreed time. Inside the Venetian walls many streets are pedestrian or one-way, so for some addresses we'll suggest the nearest corner where a car can stop safely.
Near Heraklion
In the centre
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The world's main collection of Minoan art, including the frescoes and the Phaistos Disc. Go before Knossos to make sense of the site.
15 min
Palace of Knossos
Just 5 km south of the centre. Paid car parks line the road by the entrance and fill up by late morning in summer.
25 min
Archanes
A restored village of neoclassical mansions and tavernas on the square, in the middle of the Archanes wine zone.
15 min
Ammoudara beach
Several kilometres of sand on the city's west side, with beach bars and room to park along the coast road.
Day trips from Heraklion
35 min each way
Agia Pelagia and Fodele
West along the coast to the sheltered coves of Agia Pelagia, then inland to Fodele, an orange-grove village linked to the painter El Greco.
1 h each way
Zaros and the Rouvas gorge
South to the foothills of Mount Psiloritis: lake Votomos, trout tavernas and a shaded walk up the Rouvas gorge.
30 min each way
Peza and the wine roads
Vineyards and family wineries south of the city, where Vidiano and Kotsifali grapes are grown. Choose a designated driver for tastings.
Driving tips for Heraklion
- Let the navigation handle the old townInside the walls, one-way streets and pedestrian zones change direction often. Trust the sat nav and avoid the narrow lanes around the market.
- Know the kerb coloursBlue lines mean paid parking, white lines are free and yellow means no parking. The paid car parks near the port and the walls save time.
- Cross town on the bypassThe VOAK runs around the south of Heraklion. To get from one side of the city to the other, it is faster than any route through the centre.
- Mind the scootersScooters filter between lanes and appear on both sides at junctions. Check your mirrors before turning or opening a door.
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Heraklion: frequently asked questions
Do you deliver rental cars to hotels in Heraklion?
Yes. Enter your hotel or apartment address when you book and we bring the car to you at the agreed time. In the pedestrian old town we meet you at the nearest street a car can reach.
Do I need a credit card or a deposit in Heraklion?
No credit card on any cover; you pay by debit card. Choose Full or Premium cover and the deposit is €0. With Basic cover a refundable deposit applies, shown on each car.
Can I collect in Heraklion and return at the airport?
Yes. Tick “Return to a different location” and choose Heraklion Airport. It is a popular choice for travellers who spend the last night in the city before an early flight.
Where can I park in Heraklion old town?
Use the paid car parks near the port and along the Venetian walls, then walk in. Street spaces with blue lines are paid; yellow lines mean no parking at all.
How long does it take to drive from Heraklion to Knossos?
About 15 minutes for the 5 km. Leave early in summer: the palace opens in the morning and the car parks by the entrance are full by late morning.
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