Car hire Heraklion Airport

Crete's largest and most historic city, Heraklion is Greece's fourth-largest city and is home to almost 138,000 citizens. It is among the most economically important cities in the region, and is also a popular tourist destination. Along with stunningly beautiful architecture, the city is proud of its many ocean views and modern attractions.

Because it's an island, there are only a couple of ways of reaching Heraklion; by boat or aeroplane. Travel to Heraklion via flight has become among the most popular, as the 62 airlines offering flights from other European and world-wide cities offer great deals. These airlines offer both chartered and scheduled flights.

Officially known as the Heraklion International Airport, this facility is found five kilometres outside the city centre. The city attracts all types of visitors, including a large number of tourists, who mainly come from from locations around Western Europe. Many of these visitors opt for car rental in Heraklion Airport.

The drive from the airport, depending on traffic and weather conditions, usually takes no more than 10 minutes, with five to 10 minutes being about the norm. The routes from the airport are easy to drive and well-maintained throughout the year, making car hire in Heraklion Airport a popular form of transport.

The Heraklion Airport itself is among the best in Greece, and offers some places to eat, a few shops including duty free, ATMs, a helpful information centre and comfortable lounges. It hosts nearly five-and-a-half million passengers in a typical year. Many of these passengers head to Heraklion from the airport with cheap car hire in Heraklion Airport, where they're met with great shops and attractions.