Rent a car Heraklion airport or Chania airport
- Mini cars
- Family cars
- Economy cars
- Crossover - SUV
- Mini Bus
Car Rental in Crete
Experience the ultimate freedom on your next Cretan adventure with Autopapas Car Hire. Whether you are landing at Heraklion (HER) or Chania (CHQ) airport, we provide a seamless, transparent, and fair-priced rental experience tailored for 2026 travelers. As a reputable local leader, Autopapas eliminates the stress of traditional rentals by offering a true No Deposit policy—meaning no hidden holds on your credit card and no financial surprises. Free second driver and baby seats upon request - Unlimited kilometers for all vehicle groups - All-Inclusive (CDW with no excess) - CREDIT CARD Not Mandatory (Cash and debit cards accepted) - €0 (No security deposit required)
Your Premium Rental Experience at a Glance
Airport Convenience: Skip the shuttle bus. We offer on-time delivery and collection directly at Heraklion and Chania airports. Your car will be waiting just 20 meters from the arrivals gate. Fair & Honest Pricing: No hidden "airport fees" or surprise insurance markups. The price we quote is the price you pay. Full Coverage, NO Stress: Our rates include 100% fully comprehensive insurance with zero excess. Drive with peace of mind knowing you are fully protected. Explore at Your Pace: From the rugged mountains of the Lassithi plateau to the turquoise waters of Balos, our fleet of modern, reliable vehicles is ready for the journey.
Reserve for 2026 Today
Don't settle for corporate "big rental" hassles. Choose a local partner that prioritizes trust and transparency. Autopapas: Your trusted companion for exploring the beauty of Crete, one mile at a time.
Book Online: autopapas.com
Contact Us: hello@autopapas.com
- FULL Insurance C.D.W. 100% with NO EXCESS policy
- Best Price Guarantee, New car hire Fleet
- 24/24 h Delivery Collection in Heraklion or Chania Airport
- Free Road Assistance 24h/24h
- Full Insurance FCDW - No Extras - No Hidden cost
- Free Cancellation
- Free Extra Driver for all rentals
- Free Baby Seat for all rentals
- Personal-Tires-Thieves-Glass Insurances
- Road map of the island
- Experienced staff to welcome you
- NO CREDIT CARD IS NEEDED
Rent a reliable car from one of the most reliable Local Car Rental Crete Companies, Car hire Crete, since 1992.
Your Car Hire Crete has never been easier and carefree. It's your vacation! It has to be this way!
FAQ
What Our Customers Usually Ask
You can pick up / drop off the car with free cost anywhere in Heraklion including Heraklion Airport and Port and anywhere in Chania airport or port. For further information regarding the pick up place, please contact us.
The minimum age to rent a car in Crete is 24 years old with driving license held for at least 2 years and for vehicles up to 1,0L-1,1L-1,2L engine capacity. The minimum age depends on the vehicle category. There is an additional insurance charge for drivers under 24. See more about car makes and sizes in our terms and conditions.
All our cars are insured with Full Collision Damage Waiver (FCDW) insurance and Third part (TP) insurance with zero (0) excess amount, depending on the vehicle category.
You can pay for your rental using all valid payment means: cash, credit or debit card, bank transfer e.t.c. We accept all major credit cards. Visa, Mastercard, American express. Remember, with us you pay only when you take the car.
We have the best calculation system for rentals. All car rentals in Crete have a 24h based calculation, which means that you have to rent for at least one day. With us, if you pass for a few hours the drop-off time then you will be charged just for the hours you are late.
You can cancel your reservation for FREE 0% up to 2 days before the pick up day, there is no charge. For cancellation less than 1-2 days, there is a charge of 15% cost of rental. See in detail in terms and conditions.
Unfortunately driving the rental car outside of Crete is not permitted.
The rental vehicle can only be driven by the driver or the drivers listed on the rental agreement. Driving the rental car by unauthorized person is by no means permitted and insurance coverage is no longer valid.
All our fleet is insured for third party liability up to 1.220.000,00 € for property damage and injuries.
All our cars are insured with Full Collision Damage Waiver (FCDW)
insurance with zero (0) excess amount, depending
on the vehicle category. Check our rates and read what is included within the final cost while filling the steps of our online system, Step 2 is briefly referring all coverage for every car make. However, there are few cars -very expensive makes- that may include an excess amount in case accidents takes place, this is referred on step 2.
All rental cars are delivered with a specific amount of fuel tank. The customer is obliged to refuel the vehicle and deliver it with about the same amount of fuel as it received. Please read our terms and conditions.