Hi folks,
I'll be getting an early jump on Spring this year and will be spending 3 1/2 weeks in Crete, before heading to Budapest in May. I'm starting off solo in Chania, where I'll spend Easter.
I have received competitive quotes for a 16/17 days rental, starting after Easter. Trying to get unbiased reports on these Cretan companies is not easy, but all 3 seem to have had some genuine positive reviews on other boards and feature newish cars:
ANNA Cars, A.N.E Car Hire, AutoRentalsCrete
Have any of you had experience with either of these? How was it?
What draws me to dealing with a Cretan company this time:
Price - I'd be saving at least 200 euros off the total rental for a manual w/ 2nd driver, as compared to a big int'l.
Coverage - 0 deductible + full coverage (theft, windows, tires, etc.) + 24hr assistance
Flexible pick-up/drop-off locations (one-way, hotel, etc.)
2 of the 3 give me the option of getting the car in Chania on Easter Monday, or in Heraklion the next day. I'll be dropping it off at HER the day before I fly to Budapest.
I'll be either taking the bus from Chania to Heraklion or paying an extra rental day + a 35 euro one-way fee to do it by car. I have a friend flying into HER late that night, so we'll be staying in a downtown Heraklion hotel.
Since it's Easter Monday - what do you think I should do? Take the bus from Chania, or get the rental car one day early? Thanks!