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Car Rental in Hersonissos – beaches, nightlife, and east-crete day trips

Pick up your car in Hersonissos, Analipsi, or Stalis and roam to Knossos, Spinalonga, Lassithi Plateau, or family attractions like CretAquarium. Local partners, clear pricing, and flexible payments for carefree drives.

  • Pick-up/drop-off in Hersonissos, Stalis, Analipsi, Anissaras, or HER Airport
  • Cash, debit, or credit card accepted – no credit card needed with full insurance
  • Local support 24/7 with transparent contracts
  • Perfect for Spinalonga, Knossos, Lassithi Plateau, Malia Palace, and beaches
Book a car in Hersonissos
Book in minutes, choose flexible insurance, and pick up where you land or stay.
Traditional fishing boats and waterfront restaurant at Hersonissos Old Port, Crete, featuring clear turquoise water and the seaside promenade

Why rent with Karpadu in Hersonissos

Local rates, no surprises

Direct prices from trusted partners in the area; no last-minute extras.

Flexible delivery

Airport, hotels, villas, or port handover so you start your holiday faster.

No credit card? No problem

Choose Full Cover and pay on arrival with cash, debit, or prepaid card — zero deposit.

Insurance for resort + roads

Coverage that works for tight resort parking, highway runs, and mountain detours.

Fleet for every plan

Compact cars for town, SUVs for plateau roads, automatics for easy stop-start traffic.

Top spots around Hersonissos by car

Blend family fun, archaeology, and coast-to-coast drives without tour schedules.

Aerial panoramic view of Hersonissos Old Port and waterfront promenade, Crete, featuring clear turquoise water and boats

Hersonissos Port & Beaches

5–10 min

Bars, tavernas, and calm swims along the promenade.

Aerial view of the extensive Minoan Palace of Malia archaeological ruins and foundations, East Crete, Greece

Malia Palace

20 min

Minoan site by the sea; combine with a beach swim nearby.

A large ray swimming in the main tank at Cretaquarium Thalassokosmos near Heraklion, Crete, a top marine life attraction in Greece

CretAquarium & Dinosauria

15 min

Family favorite near Gournes with easy parking.

Aerial view of Analipsi coastal town and resort area with traditional buildings and mountainous landscape, Heraklion, Crete

Analipsi & Anissaras coast

10–15 min

Quieter beaches and sunset walks close to the resorts.

Day trips from Hersonissos

Easy drives to history, plateaus, and island views.

Reconstruction of the North Propylaeum at the Minoan Palace of Knossos, Crete, featuring the Bull Fresco and Minoan columns

25–35 min one way

Knossos + Heraklion Museum

See the palace early, then the museum downtown; park in city lots and stroll.

Elevated panoramic view of the luxury resorts and turquoise waters of Elounda and Mirabello Bay, East Crete, Greece

60–70 min one way

Elounda, Plaka & Spinalonga

Coastal drive with island views, boat to Spinalonga, seafood lunch in Plaka.

Scenic panoramic view of the fertile Lassithi Plateau framed by mountains at sunrise, East Crete, Greece

45–60 min one way

Lassithi Plateau

Mountain villages, windmills, Dictaean Cave; cooler temps in summer.

Dramatic and rugged South Coast of Crete landscape near Viannos, featuring steep coastal cliffs and the deep blue Libyan Sea

70–90 min one way

South coast via Viannos

Quieter beaches and tavernas on the Libyan Sea side; start early for shade.

Driving tips for Hersonissos area

Plan parking at night

Central Hersonissos gets busy; use marked lots or hotel parking and walk the strip.

Early for Spinalonga

Reach Plaka before 09:00 for easy parking and calmer boat queues.

Share flight details

If collecting at HER, add flight info so staff can prep curbside and speed up handover.

Respect shoulder on VOAK

Stay right to let faster cars pass; signal before returning to the lane.

Keep cash handy

Cards work widely, but small kiosks and village tavernas sometimes prefer cash.

No tolls, but allow time

Routes are free; factor in slower stretches on coastal or mountain roads.

Hersonissos car hire FAQs

Can I rent without a credit card?+

Yes. With Full Cover you can pay at pickup with cash, debit, or prepaid card — no deposit or credit card required.

Where can I pick up the car?+

HER Airport, your hotel/villa in Hersonissos, Analipsi, Stalis, Anissaras, or a custom point — just add it to your booking.

Is it easy to reach Knossos from Hersonissos?+

Yes, about 25–35 minutes. Go early, park at the site lot, and pair with the Archaeological Museum.

Are the roads to Lassithi safe?+

They’re winding but paved; drive slower on bends, enjoy the views, and use pull-outs to let locals pass.

Ready to explore Hersonissos, Knossos, and eastern Crete by car?

Book in minutes, choose flexible insurance, and pick up where you land or stay.

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