What excess means
The excess is the amount you pay if the rental car is damaged. With standard CDW it can be several hundred euros or more; zero-excess cover reduces it to nothing.
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Heraklion Airport Car Rental – Zero Excess
Choose a car at Heraklion Airport with full insurance and zero excess for covered damage. Check the policy’s exclusions and compare cover for your dates.
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Zero-excess car rental at Heraklion Airport: quick answer
Yes, selected cars at Heraklion Airport (HER) come with zero-excess insurance, often called FDW or SCDW. If the car is damaged, you pay nothing within the limits of the policy. Check what is excluded – tyres, glass, the underside and keys are sometimes not covered – and compare the total price in the search above. 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.
What is often excluded
Tyres, wheels, windscreen, the underside, lost keys, wrong fuel and damage on unpaved roads are excluded by some policies. Read the cover details of each car.
At pickup
Check the car with the supplier's representative and photograph any existing marks. With zero excess this is quick, but it still protects you.
Zero excess and deposit
Zero-excess cars often come with no deposit or a low one, because the supplier's risk is covered. Combine the filters to find both.
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
Zero-excess car rental at Heraklion Airport – FAQ
Can I get zero-excess car rental at Heraklion Airport?
Yes, on selected cars. Filter for full insurance and check that the excess is shown as €0.
Does zero excess cover tyres and glass?
Not always. Some policies include tyres, glass and the underside, others exclude them. The cover details are shown with each car.
Is zero-excess insurance worth it in Crete?
Many travellers choose it because scrapes are common on narrow village roads and in tight car parks, and it usually removes or reduces the deposit.
How far is Heraklion Airport from Heraklion?
About 5 km – around 10–15 minutes by car.
