DOLLAR Car Rental at Heraklion Airport

Most passengers find that renting a car is the most convenient and best way to explore the island, and to travel between the towns. Dollar Car Rental is present at Heraklion Airport, and customers are fond of Dollar for their reasonable rental rates and high quality vehicles.

Dollar Heraklion Airport can be found in the arrivals area of the single terminal building, along with the other car hire companies, such as Avis, Hertz, National, Alamo, Easycar and Europcar. Heraklion Airport consists of an arrival and departure area, and the car rental counters are easy to find. The rented cars are also parked nearby the terminal, within easy walking distance. Vehicles from Dollar can be hired directly from the rental counters at the airport, or in advance, from Dollar's website at www.dollar.com. During the busier high season, which is summer on the island of Crete, vehicles should be booked in advance, as car hire can be in high demand. Additional items of equipment such as child seats and satellite navigation systems should also be booked as early as possible.

Dollar Heraklion Airport car hire customers have a wide range of vehicles from which to choose, and they are all divided into various car hire categories. Single drivers, couples or families with small children may be able to hire a smaller vehicle for their holiday, such as the Hyundai Atos or Fiat Panda. These vehicles are said to seat four or five passengers, but don't offer much space for luggage. They are however ideal for city driving, fuel-efficient and generally come with very low rental rates. Smaller cars are found in the Mini and Economy categories, and have two or four doors and a manual transmission. In categories containing smaller cars the minimum rental age of primary renters is also usually lower.

Another popular vehicle category is Compact, with cars similar to the Hyundai Accent and Fiat Grande Punto. These are mostly four-door vehicles with a manual or automatic transmission. Customers who are not familiar with stick-shift operated vehicles may prefer to rather hire an automatic vehicle. Compact vehicles have space for at least two large luggage items. Other vehicles offered from Dollar can be hired from the Mid-size or Standard categories, and may be similar to the Ford Focus and Toyota Avensis, with room for up to five passengers.

Visitors on the island of Crete who will not be returning to Heraklion Airport may wish to arrange a one-way hire from Dollar. One way rentals are when the customer will collect their vehicle from Dollar Heraklion Airport, but return it to a different rental location. In some cases, one ways hires at Heraklion Airport should be booked in advance, and may cost a bit extra should the vehicle be returning to another town or city. Dollar may also permit their vehicles to be taken out of the country.

Disabled drivers arriving at Heraklion Airport may need hand controls for their journey on the island. Hand controls are ideal for drivers with lower limb challenges, as they operate the brake and accelerator pedals of certain kinds of automatic vehicles. The car's blinkers, lights and windshield wipers are not controlled, as well as features such as cruise control, but hand controls may also include a steering wheel knob, for easier manoeuvring of the vehicle. At Heraklion Airport, hand controls should be booked in advance, at least 48 hours before your arrival at the airport. Passengers will also need to find out whether or not Dollar is able to provide this service. Hand controls do not usually incur any additional costs.

Primary renters at Dollar Crete Airport, should be at least 21 years of age, and be able to show a valid drivers license at the time of collecting the vehicle. Most driving licenses are accepted, but customers should make enquiries as to whether an International Driving Permit will be required for their rental. Younger drivers under the age of 25 may pay slightly higher rental rates, in the form of young drivers insurance, and may not be permitted to hire from certain vehicle categories. These categories usually contain specialty vehicles, or cars of a larger size. A major credit card, such as American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, MasterCard or Visa is required for payment of the rental period, and hired cars should also be adequately insured against damaged caused by possible accidents and other incidents.

Additional services from Dollar include their Multi-Month Rental Program, whereby customers can hire a vehicle for up to eleven months without needing to return the car before the rental period has expired. This is a good option for corporate or business clients who will be staying in Heraklion for longer periods of time. All customers at Dollar can also apply for the Dollar Express Rental Program, and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits that lead to quicker reservations, rentals and returns. Customers can contact Dollar, at Heraklion Airport for all further details required.

Address: Heraklion Airport (HER)
45 Ikarou and 1 Stergiou Spanaki Street
Heraklion, Greece 71307

Telephone Number: +30 281 110 0016