Preparing the airport pickup request
Select Heraklion Airport as the pickup location and provide the flight number, expected arrival time and a phone number that works in Greece. If the accommodation is the preferred delivery point, choose hotel or villa pickup and write its exact name and area in the message.
Vehicle choice for Heraklion and longer island routes
Heraklion traffic and hotel parking can favour a smaller category. Travellers continuing to several regions may prefer a compact automatic or SUV for luggage and comfort. A larger category is not automatically better: narrow village streets and limited parking can make a smaller vehicle more convenient.
- Economy: suitable for city use and light luggage.
- Compact automatic: good for mixed city and longer driving.
- SUV: more room, but still restricted to permitted roads.
- Minivan or minibus: request early and state luggage volume.
Routes from Heraklion Airport
Heraklion city and Knossos
These are close in distance but can involve traffic and parking delays. Avoid planning an overly tight first-day itinerary around the flight arrival.
Rethymno and Chania
The main north-coast road connects the cities, making a one-way itinerary possible when agreed. Add the correct final airport or city to the quote request.
Agios Nikolaos and eastern Crete
Longer eastern routes are easier when the vehicle size matches passengers and luggage. Check the fuel arrangement and return location in the written offer.
One-way return in Chania
A Heraklion pickup with Chania return can be requested in the form. It is not automatically included, so wait for written confirmation of availability and the one-way conditions before relying on that plan.
Before accepting the offer
Check the exact category, gearbox, pickup instructions, mileage terms, included insurance, excess, optional FDW price, fuel policy and return location. The written offer should match the final rental agreement.