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Economy & Compact Cars in Crete
Crete - Hatchback Hire
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Search-form presets - search for available 'economy' and 'compact' cars at the rental location 'Crete - Heraklion'. Address: Ikarou Ave, Heraclion, Crete Island, Crete Island, Heraklion, Greece.
You can also select any of the 8 available rental locations in Crete using the white search form, or change the class of the desired low-cost vehicle to 'Mini' or 'Compact'.
If your budget is limited, it is better to book a car in advance, since rental rates increase with decayed availability of vehicles. Quite often, the cheapest options of golf-class cars in Greece can be found in airports.
Crete: 8 rental offices
Crete, Greece: Hatchback Rental
The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Crete are: Toyota Aygo, Hyundai Atos, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Getz, Peugeot 207, Toyota Yaris and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Greece vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Greece are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Crete, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Crete!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Greece vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Greece are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Crete, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Crete!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
OrangeSmile.com rental locations nearby Crete
Driving Advices for Greece – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities
If a fine is paid within 10 days of its issue, it is possible to get a “discount” of 50%. Despite such heavy fines, local drivers do not bother to follow traffic regulations. Because of this disciplined tourists often become participants of car accidents on local roads.
Traffic police is quite rare on local roads, especially in coastal areas and in the countryside. Police officers are usually on duty on busy roads close to big cities, but the local drivers who often break traffic regulations seem not to care about this fact.
In general, the local police are friendly and they treat drivers from other countries with understanding and respect. The driving license may be withdrawn only for a very serious violation, but it is not a reason to follow the behavior of local drivers and ignore rules that may seem minor and unimportant at first glance.
Sightseeing of Crete, Greece
Life on Crete is very steady and easy. From the very first days tourists will be impressed with calm and harmonious feel. There is no usual urban rush here, but it may take some effort to adapt. It takes a while to get an ordered meal at the restaurant. Punctuality isn’t Cretan strong suit; citizens used to be late for meeting. On the other hand, locals are very considerate and reliable. If they promise something, they will do it for sure.
Christianity is the dominant religion at Crete. Religious holidays play important role in daily life there. Grand celebrations take place on Christmas Eve and Easter. Tourists visiting Crete at these holidays have an excellent chance to attend interesting fairs and culinary events, music concerts and shows.
Wine is the local traditional drink. Not a single holiday comes without it. Many families make their own wine using antique recipes passed from one generation to another. A lot of connoisseurs and gourmands dream about tasting these real Cretan home-made wines. Wine festivals take place at almost every town at Crete. Different cities have different traditions, but the most impressive is one at Rethymno city. It usually takes place on last week of July.
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