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Good to know
- IATA code
- HER
- ICAO code
- LGIR
- To city centre
- 3 km
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 45
- Rental companies
- 7
- Off-airport offices
- 11
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Rental desks at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis"
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
In the terminal
Offices 34Car rental desk
Sixt
Green Motion
TOURENT
Car rental desk
Car rental desk
Avis
Budget
Ηertz Thrifly
Cretarent
Car rental desk
Europcar
Byron Travel
Hertz
LuxTrans Car Rental
Auto Union
M Car
Car rental desk
Smart-CarRental
Car rental desk
AutoTravel/AutoKreta.de
Anna Cars
Sixt
Duke
Greenways
CityCar
MEGARENT
Protos
autoway
Car rental desk
Enterprise Car Rent
Авто
Kalamaki Holidays
Car rental desk
At Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis”
Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” sits east of the main city centre of Heraklion, near the municipality of Nea Alikarnassos. Heraklion is 3 km away.
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Rules of the road in Greece
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Greece: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Heraklion from the airport?
3 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
A non-EU licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
What are the speed limits in Greece?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier.
Which car rental companies serve Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis"?
At the airport: Sixt, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Green Motion, 1 other company and 27 independent offices. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Budget, Centauro, Europcar, Sixt and 7 independent offices.