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Zoniana Village and Sfendoni Cave
Posted on15. Jul, 2009 by Katia.
Zoniana Village: Driving to Mount Idi Zoniana is a rather interesting village in one of the most picturesque areas of central Crete and it is located at an altitude of 650m on Mount Idi, also referred to as Psiloritis. It is situated 43km away from the capital city of Heraklion, but it is also a nice excursion from Rethymnon. [...]
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Car Hire in Crete vs Public Buses in Crete
Posted on12. Jul, 2009 by Katia.
If you are thinking to travel to Crete for your summer vacation, you are most likely to find yourself facing a dilemma; Car hire or public transportation? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each choice? For families and individuals touring Crete, car rental is the only feasible way of getting around; just imagine arriving at Heraklion [...]
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A day in Heraklion
Posted on08. Jul, 2009 by Katia.
If you have a day to spend in Heraklion, you should plan a visit to the main sites within the city, which is the shopping and business centre of Crete, and then a small cruise around the most relaxing spots in Heraklion, to enjoy good food and drinks. Heraklion is a bustling city featuring the [...]
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Our clients write about Heraklion Car Hire
Posted on05. Jul, 2009 by Katia.
Heraklion Airport Car Hire is known, both among locals and visitors, for the state of art services offered and the high standards of customer service and support. Our persistence and insistence on perfection is reflected in our customers' testimonials: "Rental was smooth; our flight had a serious delay, but people from Heraklion Car Hire were [...]
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Heraklion Car Hire popular cars
Posted on03. Jul, 2009 by Katia.
What are the most popular cars in Heraklion Car Hire? What do our clients opt for usually? Here is a small list of the most commonly requested cars and the reasons why Heraklion Car Hire clients prefer them:
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Does Heraklion airport car hire deliver its hire cars to Chania airport as well?
Posted on01. Jul, 2009 by Katia.
Heraklion Airport Car Hire sets your needs as top priority; therefore, all car rentals can be delivered to Chania Airport as well without any additional charge, upon request, provided that your reservation is for at least one week. The hire car will be expecting you at the airport of Chania upon arrival, so that you [...]
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Questions and Answers for Car Hire in Heraklion
Posted on25. Jun, 2009 by Katia.
What You Should Know when Hiring a Car in Crete. Q. I intend to make some long trips and excursions in the island, touring the biggest part of Crete. Will there be any extra charges based on the kilometres run? A. There is no extra charge, the car hires come without daily kilometres limit. Q. I plan [...]
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GPS Devices by Heraklion Car Hire
Posted on22. Jun, 2009 by Katia.
Why should you have a GPS with you in Crete? Do you need a GPS device when driving in Crete? We, at Heraklion Car Hire, would recommend it, with no second thought. Crete is a big island with abundant places of interest all over. Unless you are planning to stay within the city limits and [...]
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Malia, the town of Malia in Crete
Posted on21. Jun, 2009 by Katia.
Malia is a large and very popular seaside resort in Crete, situated 40km from the city of Heraklion. It is the tourist Mecca of Crete, mostly visited by British youngsters who are attracted by the wild nightlife and the sense of freedom offered in this nice place. Malia photo by The Shaun Woods
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Lassithi Plateau and the Dikteon Cave
Posted on18. Jun, 2009 by Katia.
Lassithi plateau in Crete, one of the few areas in the Mediterranean featuring permanent residents at a high altitude – over 800 meters – covers an area of approximately 25,000 sq kilometres. It is a colourful patchwork of fertile green and yellow fields, encircled by high mountain ranges and irrigated by windmills that compose a [...]