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Cheap Car Hire in Crete

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Crete car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Crete. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Most popular company

Right Cars

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R580

Cheapest price per day

R441

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Crete?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Crete and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

January

R192

February

R153

March

R192

April

R211

May

R269

June

R404

July

R654

August

R750

September

R461

October

R269

November

R192

December

R211

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Crete is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Crete

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Crete to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Small cars

R121 - R767

All Car Types

R121 - R779

To hire a small car in Crete, you would pay an average price of R249/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Crete (~R121/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R767/day). In fact, October is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Crete. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Crete, renting a small car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Crete

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Crete known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Crete. Reviews were last updated on 12 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Crete, including pickup locations serving Heraklion, Chania and Soúda. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Caldera

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Thrifty

10,0
Wonderful
1 review9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Hertz

6,0
Okay
1 review10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

5,5
Fair
6 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

6,0

CarWiz

5,0
Fair
1 review10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

5,0

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

8,0

ADDCAR RENTAL

2,0
Poor
1 review9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Greenways Rent A Car

23 locations

Royal Rentals

18 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Crete, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Crete?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R580/day when booking a car hire in Crete. The absolute best deal a user found was for R441/day from Alma Car Hire, booked on Apr. 6.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Crete?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Yours Car Rental (10,0 rating), Wheego (10,0 rating) and Thrifty (9,7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Crete.

  • What are petrol prices like in Crete?

    The average price of petrol in Crete is R37,14/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 671 and R2 414 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Crete for a week from Right Cars?

    Right Cars is one of the top picks in Crete. They can have you in a hire car for about R4 482 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Crete for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 32% to make it a great deal in Crete. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Crete?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Crete check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Crete for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Crete is R19 209 (R640/day) on average.

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