Car rental in Elounda
Elounda is a resort village on Mirabello Bay, about 10 to 12 km from Agios Nikolaos (15 to 20 minutes) and around 71 km from Heraklion. Plaka, the closest departure point for Spinalonga, is about 5 km up the coast.
Request this pick-up point. A local rental agency replies with a quote.
Getting your car in Elounda
Send the request through the form and a local agency replies with a quote. Delivery to your hotel or villa in Elounda is usually possible, and the agency confirms the exact handover point with the offer. You pay the agency at pick-up, with no online prepayment through Crete Direct.
The corniche road
The road between Elounda and Agios Nikolaos is a coastal corniche with views over Mirabello Bay. Allow 15 to 20 minutes and drive at an easy pace.
Spinalonga logistics
Boats leave from Elounda port with a crossing of about 30 minutes and frequent departures in season. From Plaka, about 5 km away (around 10 minutes by car), the crossing takes 5 to 10 minutes.
Elounda car rental FAQ
How do I get to Spinalonga from Elounda?
By boat from Elounda port, about 30 minutes with frequent departures in season. With the car you can also drive to Plaka, about 5 km away, where the crossing takes 5 to 10 minutes.
How far is Elounda from Heraklion?
About 71 km. The last stretch from Agios Nikolaos is a coastal corniche road of 10 to 12 km along Mirabello Bay.
Where is the car handed over in Elounda?
The agency confirms the exact meeting point with the quote. Delivery to your hotel or villa is usually possible.