Rental Center Crete - Car Hire

Rental Center Crete - Car Hire Rental Center Crete is a car rental Company offering services in Crete Island, since 1975. We offer We offer free delivery and collection service all over Crete.

We also provide benefits such as all risk insurance without self risk, unlimited kilometres, theft insurance and more. Rental Center Crete also offers special offers, price quotes and a large variety of car models that are available for any summer trip & vacation or a quick city-break in Crete Island.

If Stavros Beach looks familiar, that's because it is!This is the iconic cove where the famous final beach-dance scene f...
12/06/2026

If Stavros Beach looks familiar, that's because it is!

This is the iconic cove where the famous final beach-dance scene from "Zorba the Greek" was filmed back in 1964! πŸ•ΊπŸŒŠ

Located on the Akrotiri Peninsula near Chania, Stavros is a small, almost perfectly circular bay backed by a dramatic limestone mountain.

Calm, shallow, turquoise waters make it ideal for families and anyone who isn't a strong swimmer β€” a rarity for Crete!

Why visit:

πŸ–οΈ Calm, clear, shallow water β€” great for swimming and kids

πŸŽ₯ Cinematic history β€” feel the Zorba spirit on the same sand

πŸ”οΈ Dramatic backdrop of Cape Drapano's cliffs

🍽️ Tavernas right on the beach for a lazy lunch with a view

πŸ“ Easy day trip from Chania (about 30 min drive)

Sometimes the most famous spots really do live up to the hype. πŸŒ΄β˜€οΈ

09/06/2026

πŸš—βœ¨ Why Rent a Car in Crete?

Because freedom shouldn’t come with limits!

Explore every hidden beach, mountain village, and sunset view at your own pace. πŸŒ…

No waiting, no tours, no crowds. Just Crete. πŸ’™

🌟 Local tip: Start your trip from Heraklion or Chania Airport

07/06/2026

Crete has over 400 gorges 🀯
Most people only see the beaches. Rent a car and discover the other side of the island β€” wild trails, dramatic gorges, mountain villages.
Samaria is just the start. πŸ”οΈπŸš—

6 reasons your rental car beats any bus timetable πŸš—Some of Crete's best spots are technically reachable by bus. Technica...
03/06/2026

6 reasons your rental car beats any bus timetable πŸš—

Some of Crete's best spots are technically reachable by bus. Technically.

But if you really want to explore on your own terms β€” you need a car:

🦩 Elafonisi β€” Pink-sand beaches and shallow crystal water at the island's southwestern edge. With a car, you're there when you want. No waiting for the last bus back.

🌊 Saitan Limania β€” "The Devil's Ports". Wild, hidden coves carved into the cliffs near Chania. No scheduled stops here β€” just you and the sea.

πŸ–οΈ Triopetra β€” Three dramatic rock formations on the south coast. Winding mountain roads, no direct public transport. A car makes it effortless.

πŸ”οΈ Lasithi Plateau β€” A vast highland at 840m, dotted with windmills and traditional villages. Stunning to drive through at your own pace.

🏞️ Lake Kournas β€” Crete's only freshwater lake, tucked in the hills near Georgioupoli. Easy 20-minute detour by car. A half-day mission by bus.

🌊 Falassarna β€” One of Europe's best beaches, far west coast. Far more enjoyable when you control the timing.

Crete, done your way. πŸ—ΊοΈ

31/05/2026

Ever heard of Pirates' Fjord? πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

That's the nickname locals gave to Kalypso Beach β€” a dramatic rocky cove on the south coast of Crete. Kalypso Beach is located between towering cliffs where pirates once sheltered their ships centuries ago.
Today it's one of Crete's best-kept secrets for snorkeling. The crystal-clear waters offer underwater visibility up to 40 metres, with rich marine life thriving in the area β€” and rare flora that attracts turtles and seals at times. There's even a dive center on site if you want to go deeper 🀿

It's also a perfect road trip destination.
πŸš— From Chania β€” about 1h 45min drive
πŸš— From Heraklion β€” about 1h 50min drive
πŸ“
Located between Plakias village and the famous Preveli Beach β€” easy to combine both in one day

No buses go there. No tour groups either. Just park the car, climb down, and have one of the most beautiful coves in Crete almost to yourself.

Visit our website to book your rental car and plan your trip to Crete.

Western Crete will ruin every other destination for you 🌊🏚️ Day 1 β€” Monastery Katholiko & Seitan LimaniaCrete's oldest a...
29/05/2026

Western Crete will ruin every other destination for you 🌊

🏚️ Day 1 β€” Monastery Katholiko & Seitan Limania
Crete's oldest abandoned monastery hidden in a gorge, then a secret cove between dramatic cliffs where the water doesn't look real.

🌊 Day 2 β€” Balos Lagoon
The one that breaks Instagram. Turquoise water, pink-white sand, and a hike down that makes the arrival even better.

🌿 Day 3 β€” Georgioupoli & Lake Kournas
A charming village where a river meets the sea, a tiny white church sitting alone on a pier, and Crete's only freshwater lake just minutes away.

🩷 Day 4 β€” Elafonissi Beach
Pink-sand shores and shallow lagoon water you can walk across. One of Europe's most beautiful beaches. Full stop.

πŸŒ… Day 5 β€” Falassarna Beach
Wide golden sands, turquoise water, ancient ruins on the hill, and the best sunset in all of Crete to close out the trip.

None of this happens without a car πŸš—
πŸ’¬ DM us to book your rental in Crete.

The east of Crete is the side most people never see. Here's 5 days to change that πŸŒŠβ›΅ Day 1 β€” Spinalonga & EloundaBoat ac...
23/05/2026

The east of Crete is the side most people never see. Here's 5 days to change that 🌊

β›΅ Day 1 β€” Spinalonga & Elounda
Boat across to the legendary island, walk the old l***r colony, then lunch in one of Crete's most beautiful fishing villages.

πŸ–οΈ Day 2 β€” Voulisma Beach
Crystal-clear Caribbean-blue water, just 20 minutes from Agios Nikolaos. Your easiest, most perfect beach day.

🌴 Day 3 β€” Vai Palm Beach
Drive east until Crete starts to look like a postcard. Europe's largest natural palm forest meets a tropical sea at the far tip of the island.

🏘️ Day 4 β€” Kritsa & Kroustas
Two mountain villages barely touched by tourism. Stone alleys, local coffee, ancient church frescoes, and views that go on forever.

⛰️ Day 5 β€” Richtis Gorge
Hike through lush greenery along a river, past old stone bridges and water mills, all the way to a 20-metre waterfall you can swim under. End it at the beach below. 🀍

πŸ’¬ DM us to book your rental and start planning.

20/05/2026

…the sunsets in Chania might ruin every other sunset for you. πŸŒ…
…the beaches at Elafonissi and Balos are actually pink. Like, real-life pink.πŸ’—
…the lamb at that little mountain taverna will haunt your dreams (in a good way)πŸ˜‹ .
…you'll come back tanned, smelling of olive oil, and a little bit different.🀩

Just saying. The keys are ready when you are.πŸš— πŸ”‘

20/05/2026

Pink-sand beaches, mountain villages, ancient ruins, and some of the best food in the Mediterranean.

Discover the hidden corners of Greece's largest island, plus where to stay for the perfect Cretan escape.

16/05/2026

πŸ”οΈ South Crete hits different.

Hora Sfakion β†’ Sweet Water Beach β†’ Loutro.
One of the most stunning coastal hikes in Crete, where mountains crash straight into the Libyan Sea.

Pro tip: rent a car, park it safely in Hora Sfakion, then choose your adventure: hike the legendary coastal trail or hop on the boat. Either way, paradise is waiting.

πŸš— Your Cretan road trip starts with us.

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