What you pay
You pay the rental price as usual: part online when you book and the rest as shown in the offer. The difference is that no extra security amount is held on your card at pickup.
CRETE AUTORENT
Heraklion Airport Car Rental – No Deposit
Collect a car at Heraklion Airport with nothing blocked on your card. Compare no-deposit offers with full insurance for your dates.
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No-deposit car rental at Heraklion Airport: quick answer
Yes, you can rent a car at Heraklion Airport (HER) without a deposit on selected offers. With these cars no security amount is blocked on your card when you collect the car, usually because full insurance is included. Use the 'No deposit' filter in the search above and check the fuel policy and exclusions before you pay. Heraklion Airport (HER) is Crete's busiest airport, about 5 km from the city, so in July and August the best-value offers go early – book ahead.
At the meeting point
The supplier checks your licence, ID and voucher and hands over the car; nothing is pre-authorised on your card. Keep the voucher on your phone – it shows that the offer is without deposit.
What can still be charged
Traffic or parking fines, missing fuel under the fuel policy, and damage the policy excludes – for example on unpaved roads – can still be charged after the rental.
Returning the car
Return the car with the agreed fuel level and allow about 2–2.5 hours before your flight in summer. The supplier checks the car and the rental is closed – there is no deposit to wait for.
Meeting point
Most rental suppliers at Heraklion Airport meet customers outside the arrivals exit or in the car parks beside the terminal, then walk with you to the car. Your voucher shows the exact place and a phone number to call when you land.
Driving times from the airport
Heraklion centre about 10–15 minutes, Knossos about 20 minutes, Hersonissos about 25 minutes, Malia about 30–35 minutes, Agios Nikolaos about 55–60 minutes and Rethymno about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Returning the car
The roads and car parks around HER are congested in summer, so allow at least 2–2.5 hours before your flight. Follow the voucher's return instructions and refuel before you reach the airport area, according to the fuel policy.
Busy summer arrivals
On summer weekends many flights land within a short time, and automatics and family cars sell out first. Book early and add your flight number so the supplier can adjust to delays.
FAQ
No-deposit car rental at Heraklion Airport – FAQ
Can I rent a car at Heraklion Airport without a deposit?
Yes, on selected offers. Use the 'No deposit' filter: these cars usually include full insurance, so nothing is blocked on your card at pickup.
Is no-deposit car rental at Heraklion Airport more expensive?
The daily price can be slightly higher because full insurance is included, but you avoid a hold of several hundred euros on your card. Compare the total price for your dates.
Do I still need a credit card for a no-deposit car?
Not always. No deposit and no credit card are separate options; if you pay by debit card or cash, also use the 'No credit card' filter.
How far is Heraklion Airport from Heraklion?
About 5 km – around 10–15 minutes by car.
