East Crete

Car rental, bike rental

Because of the large size of Crete the best way to visit at least part of it is by car. There is also a good public bus service but connections to smaller places are not very frequent.

Most places with a tourist population will have car rental offices.

It is generally more expensive to use large car rental operators such as Hertz and Avis. Search for "car rental Crete" on the internet and you will find quite a few sites, most with wide variations in price so it is really worth your while shopping around.

If you plan to rent a vehicle once you are on Crete shop around: prices can vary considerably. Outside of the July and August months and especially if you want to hire for a week or more you can bargain and get excellent deals. When comparing prices between different car rental agencies, make sure that you are comparing prices for the same vehicle class. length of rental and range of services (in general - but by no means always - unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance and breakdown recovery). Check the mechanical condition of the fleet - this is especially important if you want to rent a two-wheeler.
Children's safety seats are provided when needed.
When offered a helmet for a two-wheeler make sure that it fits you and wear it or you risk being fined by the police.

A popular option in some of the larger resorts of East Crete are quads. These are not safe to be driven on roads and there have been so many accidents that they will probably be banned soon.

If you are considering driving on Crete, whether with a rented vehicle or your own, have a look at this page on driving customs.