Volkswagen Polo Car Hire Crete
Specifications
The quiet one. A 1.0-litre turbo with 110 hp and an automatic gearbox — the same mechanical package as the Ibiza automatic underneath, with a calmer, more insulated character on top. That difference is worth money on Crete specifically: the new highway between Heraklion and Rethymno is fast, open and windy, and the Polo settles into it in a way the smaller and firmer cars do not. Wind noise and road roar are lower, which after two hours is the difference between arriving relaxed and arriving tired. The cabin is plainer than the Ibiza's and better finished, and the boot takes two large cases with room left for the day bags. It is a hatchback, so the unmade tracks down to the south-coast beaches want care rather than confidence — the Captur or either Arona is the choice if that is most of your holiday. If instead your days are long drives on real roads, an automatic gearbox and a quiet cabin, this is the most comfortable car we rent for the money.
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 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo 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.