Seat Arona FR Automatic Car Hire Crete
Specifications
The same high-riding FR body as the manual Arona, with a 1.0-litre turbo, 110 hp and an automatic gearbox. You give up the 1.5's shove and gain the thing most visitors actually want on Crete, which is not having to think about the clutch. The roads here are why: the coast route west is close to two hours of continuous bends, the descent from the Lasithi Plateau is a long sequence of hairpins, and traffic in Heraklion in August moves in metres. The ride height is the reason to choose this over the Clio or Ibiza automatics at similar money — the tracks to the beaches on the south coast and east of Sissi are unmade and rutted, and this drives down them without you listening for the underside. Boot space is generous for the size, taking two large cases without dropping the rear seats. For a couple or a small family who want an automatic, decent height and a car that is comfortable at motorway speed on the new road, this is the middle of the fleet in the good sense.
The extra ground clearance is not a luxury on this island. The last 8 km to Balos are an unpaved mountain track, plenty of the best south-coast beaches sit at the end of a dirt road, and mountain villages are reached on surfaces that are patched rather than resurfaced. An SUV also sits you higher, which makes the coastal hairpins a great deal less nerve-racking for a driver who is not used to them.
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 Seat Arona FR Automatic in Crete?
From 50€ 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 Seat Arona FR 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 Seat Arona FR 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 Seat Arona FR 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.