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Car rental in Malia with no credit card and no deposit
Malia is known for its long sandy beach and the Minoan palace at the edge of town. With a car delivered to your hotel you can trade the busy strip for quiet coves, the Lasithi Plateau and eastern Crete. Pay by debit card, no deposit with Full cover.
- Delivery to your hotel in Malia or Stalis
- No credit card on any cover – pay by debit card
- €0 deposit with Full cover
- Agios Nikolaos 30 minutes east, Heraklion Airport 35 minutes west
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Delivery in Malia
Give us your hotel address when you book and we bring the car to the entrance. Malia's centre and beach road are pedestrian-heavy at night, so for some hotels we meet you on the nearest main road instead.
Near Malia
5 min
Palace of Malia
A Minoan palace by the sea, 3 km east of town. Go early in the morning before the heat.
15 min
Sisi
A small fishing harbour in a narrow inlet, with tavernas on the water and a calmer feel than Malia.
Town centre
Old Malia village
The old village south of the main road: whitewashed lanes, a church square and family tavernas.
10 min
Potamos beach
The quieter eastern end of Malia's sands, near the palace and the wetland.
Day trips from Malia
1 h each way
Lasithi Plateau via Mochos
Climb inland through the village of Mochos to the plateau, its windmills and the Dikteon Cave at Psychro.
35 min each way
Agios Nikolaos and Kritsa
The lake and harbour of Agios Nikolaos, then up to Kritsa for the frescoes of Panagia Kera.
50 min each way
Spinalonga from Plaka
The VOAK east to Elounda and Plaka, then the short boat across to the island fortress.
Driving tips for Malia
- Avoid the beach road at nightIn summer the bar street fills with pedestrians late into the night. Plan your route around it when driving back.
- Break the drive at SelinariHeading east, the VOAK climbs through the Selinari gorge. The chapel of Agios Georgios Selinaris is a traditional stop for drivers.
- Leave early for the plateauLasithi is cooler than the coast but the road is slow. Leave in the morning and have lunch up there.
- Shade your parkingCars get very hot in the midday sun. Park in the shade when you can and use a windscreen sunshade.
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Malia: frequently asked questions
Do you deliver rental cars to hotels in Malia?
Yes, in Malia and nearby Stalis. For hotels on pedestrian streets we meet you at the nearest main road at the agreed time.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Malia?
No. None of our covers needs a credit card. You pay by debit card, and with Full or Premium cover the deposit is €0.
How far is Malia from Heraklion Airport?
About 35 km, or 35 minutes on the VOAK. You can collect at the airport on arrival or have the car delivered to your hotel later.
Is Malia a good base for eastern Crete?
Yes. Agios Nikolaos is 30 minutes away, Elounda 45 minutes and the Lasithi Plateau about an hour, all on paved roads.
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