Renault Clio Automatic Car Hire Crete
Specifications
A 2022 car and the newest-feeling hatchback we rent, which shows in the details you touch: the screen, the driver aids, the way the doors close. A 1.0-litre turbo with 110 hp and an automatic gearbox, so it is quick enough to overtake a bus on the old national road without planning the manoeuvre a kilometre ahead. It rides better than the class usually does, which matters on the stretches of Cretan tarmac that have been patched more than once. Two large cases fit in the boot; a third goes on the back seat. It is a hatchback rather than an SUV, so the beach tracks the Captur takes in its stride will have you picking a line — most are fine, a few are not, and the difference is usually obvious from the top. Where it is the clear choice is the long road days: Heraklion to Chania and back, or the run south to Matala and Preveli, where an automatic and a settled ride do more for your afternoon than ground clearance ever will.
A midsize car is the balance most visitors want: enough boot space for two large cases, comfortable on the two-hour motorway runs to Chania or Sitia, and still narrow enough for village streets and the multi-storey car parks in town. If you are two adults touring the island rather than a family staying at one beach, this is usually the right size.
It is an automatic, which on Crete matters more than people expect. The coastal roads are a near-constant sequence of hairpins and the climbs inland are steep and long — not having to work a clutch through any of that leaves you free to look at the view.
Included in every rental
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth
- Free delivery at Heraklion Airport and Port
- No deposit and no credit card required
- Unlimited kilometres
- Full insurance (CDW) and 24/7 roadside assistance
- Free child seats
- Free cancellation
Where to drive it in Crete
Balos is 2h 50 west, Elafonisi 2h 45, Knossos barely 15 minutes from the airport, and Matala just over an hour to the south. Our Crete guide has driving times, parking and road conditions for every one of them — written for people arriving with a rental car, not a tour bus.
See the full Crete guide →Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a Renault Clio Automatic in Crete?
From 45€ a day, insurance and unlimited kilometres included. The price changes with the season and with how long you keep it — the booking form shows the exact figure before you enter any details, and there is no deposit and no credit card at any point.
Is the Renault Clio Automatic automatic or manual?
This one is automatic. On Crete that matters more than people expect: the coastal roads are a near-constant sequence of hairpins and the climbs inland are steep and long.
Can I pick the Renault Clio Automatic up at Heraklion Airport?
Yes, and delivery there is free — we meet you at arrivals with the keys. Heraklion Port is free as well, and we deliver to hotels in Hersonissos, Malia, Stalida, Gouves and Agia Pelagia for a fee shown in the form.
Can I rent a Renault Clio Automatic for a whole month?
Yes. Monthly rentals are priced per month rather than per day and include everything — insurance, unlimited kilometres, a second driver, delivery and collection. See the monthly page for what each month costs.
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Where you can collect this car
Free delivery to Heraklion Airport and the port, and to hotels in Heraklion. Chania Airport is €80.