Western Crete for Couples: 10-Day Itinerary of Sightseeing, Snorkeling and Relaxation 🌴💖☀️🚗
Car Rental Tips: Rent your car before the trip! 🚗
Since Crete is an island, rental cars can run out quickly, so make sure to 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. For this itinerary, a great option is to pick up the car at 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 and drop it off at 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, perfect for exploring both ends of the island.
A compact car like a 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝘆𝗴𝗼 is ideal for this trip. It's fuel-efficient, easy to drive on Crete's narrow roads, and super simple to park. You’ll only need to refuel a couple of times, which should cost around €80 for the whole trip.
Expect to pay about €𝟯𝟯/𝗱𝗮𝘆, which should include full insurance, an additional driver, and the flexibility to have different pick-up and drop-off locations. A deposit is usually paid in advance, with the rest settled when you arrive.