Our SIXT rental agencies in Heraklion welcome you at the airport and the port. With your rental car, explore the Venetian Morosini Fountain in the center of the city, the Natural History Museum of Crete, and the beaches and villages along the island's coast. When choosing a vehicle in Heraklion, select a compact for town, an SUV for Crete's mountain roads, a convertible for the coast, or a station wagon or minivan for the family.
SIXT car rental locations in Heraklion
Our top branches
Why rent with Sixt
About car rental in Heraklion
SIXT Car Rental in Heraklion
Choose SIXT and secure a premium rental car from top brands in Heraklion. Our English-speaking branch agents will help you select the best SIXT car rental in Heraklion for your trip. Whether you need a daily or long-term rental, our elite fleet offers BMWs, Mercedes, and other top-of-the-line cars.
Discover the Palace of Knossos or travel across Crete in the comfort of your SIXT car rental in Heraklion. Through the SIXT app, you can pick the add-ons you need and make renting a car the easiest part of your travels.
Driving Tips for Heraklion
These driving tips will make driving in Heraklion a hassle-free experience.
- Mountain Roads: The roads outside Heraklion and in Crete can be narrow and winding. Take your time and be extra cautious navigating blind turns.
- Traffic Lights: Even if the light is in your favor, check that other drivers have stopped at the red light and proceed with caution.
- Parking: For off-street parking in downtown, try Parking Theseus Heraklion City Centre. This garage offers affordable prices and the assistants will park the vehicle for you.
- Speed Limits: The speed limit is usually 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas and 90 km/h (56 mph) on the highways.
- Summer Driving: During the Summer months, Heraklion experiences a tourism boom, and you’ll encounter many tour buses on the roads. Be mindful of people entering and exiting the buses, even in non-designated areas.
For more advice to give you confidence on the road, read our driving tips for Heraklion and Greece.
Best Places to Visit in and around Heraklion
Explore these places when you rent a car in Heraklion with SIXT:
- Cathedral of Agios Minas: The seat of the Archbishop of Crete, this cathedral is dedicated to Saint Menas. Visitors come to admire the painted ceilings and the combination of Renaissance and Byzantine elements. Parking can be found at Parking Theseus Heraklion City Centre.
- The Morosini Fountain: In the heart of the city, you will find the intricate Venetian fountain. The monument is decorated with lion, dolphin, nymph, and triton sculptures. Near the fountain, you will find more than one paid parking lot.
- Natural History Museum of Crete: Learn about the natural world at the Natural History Museum of Crete. The earthquake simulator and interactive geology exhibits are only a short drive away in your SIXT car.
Rent a car in Heraklion with SIXT and discover places beyond the beaches and shops in this port city.
Good to know
The minimum age for a SIXT car rental in Greece is 21, with a license held for 1 year. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and a young driver surcharge applies to those under 23.
You will need a valid driver’s license, along with an ID or passport, for car rental. If your license is in a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic or Japanese, you will also need an international driving permit.
Don’t worry about how much you are exploring while in Heraklion. All our standard rentals come with unlimited kilometers.
Frequently asked questions
Our customers love renting with Sixt
What our customers are saying
*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Heraklion. The score is an average of all customer responses.