We are going to Crete for 5 days/4 nights post RS tour, arriving in Crete on April 13. We plan to rent a car after a day or two exploring old town. We are staying at Ella Palatino. Do we need to rent a car in advance or can we wait until we get there and decide when we will really need the car?
Posted by
Bristol, UK
1565 posts
It’s super easy to rent a car in Crete. Car rentals are advertised everywhere. In April there will be lots of oversupply due to being low season and so you won’t have any problems at all.
Posted by
OP
217 posts
Thank you for the prompt response. My only concern is that this is the week leading up to Easter. We will be arriving in Crete on a Sunday, will probably need the car either Mon-Wed or Tues-Thursday. We are flying back to Athen Thursday afternoon for our return flight to the US on Good Friday.
Posted by
Bristol, UK
1565 posts
Practically every corner shop in Crete will went you a car. The place is full of tourists in summer and most only want a car for a day or two as they’re predominantly on beach and pool style trips. Easter is still low season.
Posted by
Surrey, UK
114 posts
Except that it is the school holidays.
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA, USA
3445 posts
It would help if you'd say whether you can drive stick-shift... many americans can only use automatic-shift and there are fewer of these available.
Posted by
OP
217 posts
Automatic preferred, but can drive a stick.
Posted by
OP
217 posts
Thanks James. Still haven't decided what to do. A few conflicting opinions. We usually always rent in advance but we don't know exactly when we'll need the car, plan is to explore old town the first day or two,and our hotel will pick us up for a nominal fee. Thanks for the links