Travel Destinations

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 continu...

DISCOVER PHAISTOS PALACE IN SOUTHERN HERAKLION

Renting a car in Heraklion is the best way to explore Greece’s largest island, with comfort and reliability. One of the top local tips from the RentCar.gr team always gives to its customers i is to drive south towards the Palace of Phaistos - a must-visit stop on your itinerary. This is one of the four Minoan palaces discovered on the island and is the most famous one after the Palace of Knossos. If you choose to pick-up your rental car from Heraklion Airport, you need about 45 mi...

SPINALONGA: DRIVING TO THE ISLAND OF THE LIVING DEAD

If you decide to hire a car in Heraklion, dset your sights on exploring the magic of Eastern Crete, which the RentCar.gr team fully recommends!With your rental car, you’ll need less than an hour to reach Elounda. From there, boats depart every 30 minutes to Spinalonga Island, also known as the Island of the Lepers.The island's tragic past dates back to 1903 when it was chosen as a leper colony, isolating those afflicted by the so-called cursed disease. For 60 years, lepers from all over Greece w...

PALM FOREST OF VAI: A TROPICAL CRETAN SIGHT

One of the top reasons to rent a car from Heraklion is that you can safely and at your own pace explore unique locations on the island, such as the Vai Palm Forest.The Vai Palm Forest is home to 5,000 Phoenix theophrasti palm trees, a rare species found only in Vai and the Canary Islands. Swimming at Crete’s most famous eastern beach, located right in front of the palm forest, feels like a tropical escape to the Caribbean, even though you're actually on the shores of the Karpathian Sea. Thi...

Discover the Best Beaches in Chania, Crete

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is known for its rugged landscapes, rich history, and stunning coastline. One of its most beautiful regions is Chania, located on the western side of the island – an area that boasts some of the most breathtaking beaches in the Mediterranean, each offering something unique. From soft pink sands to dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters, whether you’re a sun-seeker, an adventurer, or someone looking to escape the crowds, Chania has a beach that fits your des...