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Car rental at Heraklion Port

Off the ferry and into your car. Free delivery to the passenger terminal, including the early-morning boats from Piraeus.

Free deliveryNo depositNo credit cardUnlimited kilometresFull insurance

Where do we meet at the port?

At the passenger terminal, where we agree the exact spot with you in advance. We send the plate number before you arrive so you know which car is yours.

The ferry from Piraeus arrives at 06:00 — is that a problem?

No, that is the boat we meet most often. Arrivals before 06:00 carry the out-of-hours fee shown at booking; from 06:00 there is none.

Can I return the car at the port and take the ferry?

Yes, and it costs nothing extra within Heraklion. Leave yourself twenty minutes before boarding; we meet you at the same spot.

Can I take the rental car on a ferry to another island?

No. The rental agreement does not allow the car to leave Crete, and the insurance does not cover it off the island.

What is included in the price?

Unlimited kilometres, full insurance with zero excess for drivers aged 27 and over (under 27: €10 a day), VAT, and a second driver at no extra cost. Child seats are free. There is no deposit and no credit card is required — you pay when you collect the car, cash or card, and the price you were quoted is the price you pay.

Who can drive, and what do I need?

The main driver must be 21 or over; drivers aged 18 to 20 can rent with a young-driver fee shown before you book. Bring your driving licence and your passport or ID card. Licences issued outside the EU are accepted, though Greek law asks you to carry an International Driving Permit alongside them.

Can I rent a car at Heraklion Port straight off the ferry?

Yes. We meet the overnight boat from Piraeus and hand the car over at the port itself, free of charge. Tell us the sailing when you book — if it docks late we are there late, and there is nothing to rearrange.

Is car hire at the port different from the airport?

Only in where we meet you. The car, the price, the free delivery and the no-deposit terms are identical; car hire at Heraklion Port simply means we walk to you at the quay instead of the terminal.

The port sits at the edge of the old town, so the city centre, the Venetian harbour and the Archaeological Museum are all within walking distance if you want to see Heraklion before driving on.

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