Do you allow rental cars to Balos Beach by dirt road?

No. The dirt road to Balos Lagoon is not allowed with our rental cars because it is unpaved and tyre or underbody damage is not covered. We recommend the boat from Kissamos port for Balos.

Where can I pick up my rental car in Crete?

We deliver to Chania Airport, Heraklion Airport, Souda Port, Heraklion Port, Chania city, Rethymno, hotels, villas and apartments across Crete.

Is full insurance included?

Yes. Full insurance options, theft protection and unlimited kilometres are included in the quoted price, with no hidden airport counter upsell.

Can I rent a car in Chania and return it in Heraklion?

Yes. One-way rentals between Chania Airport and Heraklion Airport are available. A one-way fee may apply depending on dates and vehicle category.

Which Crete beaches are allowed by rental car?

Elafonisi, Falassarna, Seitan Limania, Marathi, Stavros, Agia Marina, Platanias and many south coast villages are reachable by paved roads. Off-road tracks are not allowed.

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Elafonisi Beach

Paved road from Chania through villages and mountain bends. Economy and compact cars are fine.

Allowed paved road

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Falassarna

Easy west Crete beach drive, perfect sunset route from Chania, Platanias or Kissamos.

Allowed paved road

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Samaria Gorge

Drive to Omalos/Xyloskalo, park, hike the gorge, return by boat and bus route planning.

Mountain road

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Chania to Heraklion

One-way rental for travellers landing in CHQ and flying home from HER, or the opposite.

One-way option

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Souda Port

Car delivery for ferry arrivals, early morning handovers and fast routes to Chania town.

Port pickup

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Knossos & Heraklion

Airport, port, museum and palace routes for central Crete day trips and city stays.

History route

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Rethymno villages

Arkadi, Margarites, Argyroupoli springs, Preveli and south coast villages by paved roads.

Village route

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Balos Lagoon

The dirt road from Kaliviani is not allowed with our rental cars. Use the Kissamos boat.

Boat only

Fleet

Cars for Crete roads, towns, beaches and family luggage.

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Best car type for Crete

For Chania city, Old Town parking and normal hotel use, an economy car is often the smartest choice. For mountain villages, luggage, families and longer island routes, a compact automatic or SUV is more relaxed. For summer couples, a convertible is perfect for Falassarna, Akrotiri and coastal roads.

Economy: easiest parking in Chania and Heraklion.
Automatic: better comfort in traffic and mountain roads.
SUV: more space, higher seating, not for off-road use.
Minivan: best for families with suitcases.

Important road rule

Crete is beautiful, but many famous photos are reached by rough tracks. We keep the rule simple: paved roads are allowed, dirt roads and off-road tracks are not. Balos by rental car is not allowed; choose the boat from Kissamos instead.

This protects the traveller, the tyres, the underbody and the holiday budget.

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