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Car Rental in Rethymno, Crete

Discover Rethymno and central Crete with a rental car from Autocar Rentals. Pick up your vehicle at Heraklion or Chania airport and reach Rethymno's old town in under an hour.

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Cars available in Rethymno

Rethymno sits halfway between Heraklion and Chania, making it a perfect base for exploring central Crete. Its Venetian-Ottoman old town, sandy town beach and the nearby Arkadi Monastery are all best reached by car.

Although there is no airport in Rethymno, Autocar Rentals lets you collect your car at either Heraklion or Chania airport and drive straight to the city along the national road.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there a car rental pickup point in Rethymno?

    Rethymno has no airport, so we hand over vehicles at Heraklion or Chania airport. Both are around an hour's drive from Rethymno on the national road.

  • How long is the drive from the airport to Rethymno?

    It is roughly one hour from Heraklion Airport and about 50 minutes from Chania Airport, mostly on the coastal national road.

  • What can I visit around Rethymno by car?

    A car makes it easy to reach Arkadi Monastery, the Amari Valley, Preveli beach and the Margarites pottery village.

  • What documents do I need to rent a car?

    A valid driving licence held for at least one year, a passport or ID card, and a credit or debit card in the main driver's name.