Car Rental Heraklion: No Deposit, No Credit Card

Select "Heraklion" as your pickup location, choose the rental dates, and click "Search". Compare offers from different companies by price and terms, choose the best option, and complete the booking online. You will then receive a confirmation email with a voucher for pickup.

Car rental offices in Heraklion are located at Heraklion International Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis Airport), in the city center around Liberty Square (Plateia Eleftherias) and 25th August Street, near the Venetian Harbor and old port, and throughout the tourist areas. Many hotels also have partnerships with car rental companies or can arrange vehicle delivery to your accommodation.

To rent a car, you will need a valid driver's license held for at least one year, a passport or ID card, a credit card in the driver's name, and your booking voucher. EU driver's licenses are accepted.

The minimum age to rent a car is usually 18 years old, though many rental companies require drivers to be at least 21-25 years old for certain vehicle categories, particularly larger SUVs, convertibles, and premium cars.

Yes, most rental companies offer one-way rentals. You can usually return the car at different locations within Crete (e.g., Heraklion to Chania Airport, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Sitia) with a one-way fee that varies by distance. One-way rentals across Crete are very common. Taking rental cars on ferries to other Greek islands or mainland Greece usually requires special permission and additional fees. Always check policies when booking.

No, there are currently no toll roads in Heraklion or anywhere on Crete. You can drive freely throughout the island to all destinations without worrying about toll charges. The New National Road (BOAK/E75) connecting all major cities across Crete is free to use, making travel across the island straightforward and affordable.

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

Yes, FindYCar offers car rentals in Heraklion without a deposit. Use the "No deposit" filter when searching for a vehicle. Since these options are limited, especially during peak summer season, it is recommended to book in advance to secure your preferred vehicle.

Most rental 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 when searching for a car. Availability may be limited.

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

Prices vary by season, car class, and rental length: economy cars around €20-40/day, compact cars €25-50/day, sedans/SUVs €45-95/day, convertibles €60-120/day, and jeeps €50-110/day.

Heraklion hosts numerous international and local car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, as well as many reputable local Greek operators like Crete Rental Cars, Auto Union, Justrentals, Surprising Car Rental, and others. Companies have offices at Heraklion Airport, in the city center, and throughout tourist areas.

Most offers on FindYCar include unlimited mileage, allowing you to drive without distance limits throughout Crete.

You can cancel your reservation through your FindYCar account or by contacting customer support. Cancellation policies vary by rental company and booking type. Most reservations offer free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.