Car rental in Ierapetra
Ierapetra is the main town on Crete's south-east coast. Agios Nikolaos is about 36 km away (35 to 40 minutes), Heraklion about 97 km (around 1h30), Makrigialos about 26 km (around 30 minutes) and Myrtos about 15 km (around 20 minutes).
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Getting your car in Ierapetra
Send the request through the form and a local agency replies with a quote. Delivery to your hotel or apartment in Ierapetra is usually possible, with the exact handover point confirmed by the agency. You pay the agency at pick-up, with no online prepayment through Crete Direct.
Parking in town
Ierapetra is an easy town by car. On-street parking is free in much of the town, paid near the port and in the newer centre, and free on the outskirts. The seafront gets tight in high season.
Fuel on the south coast
Petrol stations are less frequent on the south coast and inland. Fill up before heading to remote areas and note that many stations keep reduced hours on Sundays.
Ierapetra car rental FAQ
Can I take a boat to Chrissi Island from Ierapetra?
Cruises run from Ierapetra port in season, roughly May to October, but landing on the island is forbidden from 1 May to 31 October: it is a protected Natura 2000 area, and the measure has been renewed every year since 2022. Boats sail around the island with swimming stops, and the exact arrangements are re-checked each season.
What is the drive from Agios Nikolaos like?
About 36 km and 35 to 40 minutes: E75 to Pachia Ammos, then due south. This is the narrowest point of Crete, about 17 km between the north and south coasts, not a high mountain pass.
Can I reach the Sarakina Gorge with a standard car?
Yes. The gorge is near Mithi, about 21 km west of Ierapetra, with a paved road and parking.