Renting a car in Crete will always be the best option. Even if you have a limited budget for your trip, with a little patience you can find a car that meets your needs and possibilities.
In Crete, a rental car will not be difficult, since you have a large number of companies that offer the service. However, you should not choose lightly. For best Crete car rental we provide you with this Guide for renting a car in CRETE, with a set of basic rules taken from real experiences of visitors.

Tips for renting a car in CRETE

Compare different car rental companies in Crete online

Do an internet search so you can compare several of the Crete car rental companies. Check the prices of the cars for the date you will travel, as these vary depending on the season.
It is a good idea to take a look at the user reviews to be able to evaluate the quality of the company's services. Check them not only on the company's website but also on social media and travel platforms such as Google, Facebook , Instagram.

Make sure there are no hidden charges:

In Crete, Public Liability Insurance (TPL) is mandatory for all drivers. This insurance covers you against injury or damages to a third party in case of an accident. To get a real idea of ​​the cost of the rental you must make sure that the cost of this insurance is added to the base rate of the car.
At Drive in Crete car hire company, we guarantee total transparency to our clients. Liability Insurance is checked by default in the reservation form on our website, so that the total cost of the rent in the voucher that you will receive already includes this amount. Other insurances such as Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) are also included in our rates. We do not have hidden taxes or extra services that the user does not select as an option.

Renting last minute a car at Heraklion or Chania airport is always more expensive.Make your booking in advance.

Renting a car at Heraklion or Chania Airport is perhaps the easiest and fastest option if you have not previously made a reservation online. This is very common for travelers who have decided their trip in Crete at the last minute or those who are not very familiar with the use of the internet. However, it is certain that car rental at Heraklion or Chania airport is always more expensive, since companies generally explicitly charge the airport tax and otherwise add it to the base price of the car.
On the other hand, however you want, you will need to get one of the airport shuttles to in order to pick up your car at the company depot, which are generally located a few minutes from the airport.
Renting a car with Drive in Crete Rent a Car offers you the advantage of renting a car more economically, while our office is located about 30 minutes from the airport. An employee of our agency will be waiting for your arrival at the airport and will immediately show you your rental car and fill up the necessary paperwork.

Check the car well before leaving the agency

A routine step in car hire company is a vehicle inspection. An employee of Drive in Crete car rental company will accompany you. Take a good look at the car for any dents or scratches on its bodywork. Check that the accessories are working. Take photographs so that you can secure any claim when returning the car.

Check the fuel tank

Check the fuel level of the car when renting it. When returning it, the amount of fuel must be about the same level.

Make sure you keep the phone number of the company or the employee who met you.

In the event of any breakage ,emergency, accident it will be necessary for you to contact the company. For this reason it is convenient that you keep the telephone number of the rental company.
In Drive in Crete we are at your disposal 24 hours a day.

Service and fuel stations

All over Crete are fuel stations. All of them accept payment through credit cards
In all of them they will attend you quickly and helpful and there is no need for you to get out of the car.There are services such as cleaning the windows or checking the water and oil levels in search of tips.
However, be attentive to the receipt and verify that you have paid for the amount of fuel that was actually thrown at you.