Subaru Impreza Car Hire Crete
Specifications
A 2024 Subaru Impreza with all-wheel drive, a 1.6-litre petrol engine of 120 hp and an automatic gearbox. All four wheels drive all the time — not a system that waits for a wheel to slip first — and that is what you notice on Crete's mountain roads: the hairpins down to the south coast, the steep village streets on the slopes of Psiloritis, and the first autumn rain, when the asphalt is at its most slippery. Like every car we rent it is for paved roads — dirt tracks such as the road to Balos are excluded by the rental terms — but on wet tarmac it keeps its grip where a front-wheel-drive car starts to spin its wheels on the climbs. The 1.6 is unhurried rather than quick, which suits a car whose strength is grip, and the automatic leaves both hands on the wheel through the bends. A rear camera and parking sensors help in the narrow lanes of the old towns.
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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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.