GET FROM HERAKLION TO KNOSSOS PALACE BY CAR

After renting a safe and reliable vehicle from RentCar.gr, you are more than ready to explore the endless beauty of Crete. If you choose to hire a car from Heraklion airport, one of the must-visit destinations we highly recommend is the archaeological site of Knossos, located just seven kilometers away.

The palace of Knossos is the most important attraction of Crete and for good reason! It is the center of the first advanced civilization in Europe, the Minoan Civilization which was continuously inhabited from 7,000 BC until Roman times. According to Greek mythology,one of the most famous legends of ancient Greece. The impressive palace complex, built with luxurious materials and unique architectural design, spreads across a green hill surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, and cypress groves.

Park your RentCar.gr rental car safely at the archaeological site's free parking area. We recommend visiting in the afternoon to avoid both the intense midday sun and the long visitor queues. By purchasing a combined ticket, you can explore both Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where the famous Minoan frescoes and other palace artifacts are displayed. For up-to-date information on opening hours and ticket prices, visit the  Archaeological Museum Official Website. If after that visit, you prefer to leave the car in the city, no problem! Contact us to agree on another drop-off location and we will come wherever you are. We also offer this service outside of working hours. For more details, check out: Frequently asked questions