Hersonissos car hire

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A Mini car hire in Hersonissos costs R671 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Hersonissos costs R637 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Hersonissos costs R1 221 per day, on average.

In Hersonissos, you will probably feel more comfortable driving around town in a small compact car, especially as the roads can be very narrow in the centre of town, and you’ll appreciate the extra space when trying to squeeze past other cars. However, if you plan to drive around the rest of the island, there are a lot of mountainous roads to contend with, and a powerful SUV may be more appropriate for this terrain.

It’s essential to know the speed limits in Hersonissos as they can vary depending on the streets you’re driving on. Normally on tight roads, the speed limit is 30 kph, but most urban roads in the town have a limit of 50 km/h. If you want to venture outside the town and across Crete, the speed limit is 90 kph on the motorways. Driving carefully is paramount to safety due to the tight corners and the rocky mountainous roads outside town.

After picking up your car hire in Hersonissos, you can find the best places to park around the popular attraction parks that have free parking all day. Many of the local beaches in the area also have free parking, but at other beaches, you'll have to pay for parking, though it's only a small fee. It can be hard to find decent street parking in the town itself, but some car parks on the edge of town are convenient, such as those near neighbouring Piskopiano village.