Car Hire Heraklion: No Deposit, No Credit Card

Select "Heraklion" as your pick-up location, choose your hire dates and click "Search". Compare offers from different companies by price and conditions, select the best option and complete your booking online. You will then receive a confirmation email with your voucher for vehicle collection.

Car hire offices in Heraklion are located at Heraklion International Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis Airport), in the city centre around Liberty Square (Plateia Eleftherias), and along 25th August Street near the Venetian Harbour and the old port, as well as in tourist areas. Many hotels cooperate with car hire companies or can arrange vehicle delivery to your accommodation.

To hire a car, you need a valid driving licence held for at least one year, a passport or ID card, a credit card in the driver’s name, and your booking voucher. EU driving licences are accepted.

The minimum age is usually 18, although many companies require drivers to be between 21 and 25 for certain vehicle categories, particularly large SUVs, convertibles and premium cars.

Yes, most companies offer one-way hire. You can typically return the car to different locations across Crete (for example, from Heraklion to Chania Airport, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos or Sitia) for a fee depending on the distance. One-way hire within Crete is very popular. Transporting a hire car by ferry to other Greek islands or mainland Greece usually requires special permission and additional charges. Always check the terms when booking.

No, there are currently no toll roads in Heraklion or anywhere on the island of Crete. You can travel freely across the island without any road charges. The New National Road (BOAK/E75), which connects the main cities of Crete, is free of charge.

Yes, FindYCar offers long-term car hire in Heraklion. The most common options are weekly or monthly hire, which often come with lower rates compared to daily hire.

Yes, FindYCar offers car hire in Heraklion without a deposit. Use the "No Deposit" filter when searching for a vehicle. As these options are limited, especially during the peak summer season, early booking is recommended.

Most car hire companies in Heraklion require a credit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit. However, FindYCar offers some vehicles that can be booked using a debit card. To find these options, select the "Debit Card" filter during your search. Availability may be limited.

Yes, child seats are available with most hire cars in Heraklion. You can add a child seat (infant, child or booster) during your booking with FindYCar. The cost is typically €5–€10 per day or €30–€60 per week. In Greece, child seats are mandatory for children under 12 years old or shorter than 135 cm.

Prices vary depending on the season, vehicle class and hire duration: economy cars around €20–€40 per day, compact cars €25–€50 per day, saloons/SUVs €45–€95 per day, convertibles €60–€120 per day, and jeeps €50–€110 per day.

Many international and local car hire companies operate in Heraklion, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, as well as reputable local Greek operators such as Crete Rental Cars, Auto Union, Justrentals and Surprising Car Rental. Offices are available at Heraklion Airport, in the city centre and in tourist areas.

Most offers on FindYCar include unlimited mileage, allowing you to travel around Crete without distance restrictions.

You can cancel your booking via your FindYCar account or by contacting customer support. Cancellation policies vary depending on the hire company and booking type. Most bookings offer free cancellation up to 48 hours before vehicle collection.