NATIONAL Car Rental at Heraklion Airport

Heraklion Airport is found just east of the city of Heraklion, on the island of Crete. Crete is quite a popular holiday destination, and the largest of the Greek islands. Heraklion Airport is the second largest airport in Greece, after Athens International Airport, and is also well known as the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, in honour of a Greek writer and philosopher. The city of Heraklion can also be referred to as Iraklion, or Iraklio, and its airport handles seven million passengers per year. The airport's facilities include a number of car hire companies, such as National Car Hire. National is an international car rental company, popular for their wide range of quality vehicles.

Passengers arriving at Heraklion Airport will find the car hire companies in the arrivals area. National has their own rental counters at the airport, or cars can also be hired from their website, at www.nationalcar.com. National's website is comprehensive, displaying all the vehicle categories available at this rental location, as well as details regarding the rental terms and conditions which need to be followed. Each rental location may have different rules surrounding the rental of its vehicles. It is also a very quick and easy process to hire a vehicle online, and the majority of customers with an Internet connection prefer this convenience. National Heraklion Airport is open from 08:00 to 21:00, Monday to Sunday, for enquiries.

When collecting the rented car from National, customers should ensure that they have all the correct documentation with them. All drivers listed on the rental agreement must be present for the collection, and must have a valid drivers license issued in their country of residence. National accepts most licenses, but in some cases, an International Drivers Permit may be required. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age in order to hire from most vehicle categories, and the primary renter will pay for the vehicle by a major credit card in his/her name. Vehicles should be checked by staff at the rental location, and by the customers for all existing damages, and any found must be noted on the collection report. Customers should also ensure that they know which type of fuel their vehicle takes, as it could be either diesel or petrol.

The exit road to Heraklion Airport is on Makariou, which leads west to the city of Heraklion, and east to the highway known as the ‘National Highway’. This highway runs along the north coast of Crete, and provides connections to most of the popular tourist destinations. Motorists who have rented a car will find fuel stations along the main roads that are serviced by attendants. However, the fuel stations do tend to close at 19:00, therefore ensure that you have enough fuel to get to your overnight destination.

At Heraklion Airport car rental customers can hire various additional items of equipment, such as baby or booster seats and satellite navigation systems. A GPS unit is wonderful to have if you are unfamiliar with the island of Crete. There may also be hand controls available at Heraklion Airport, for disabled drivers with lower limb challenges. National hand controls assist with the operation of the brake and accelerator pedals, and provide a steering wheel knob for easier driving. Hand controls should be hired at least 48 hours in advance of the vehicle collection time. National one-way hires are another popular option selected by customers who will need to return the vehicle to a different car rental branch. Although hand controls are usually provided free of charge, Heraklion Airport one way rentals may have an additional fee if the vehicle is returned to a different city.

Vehicles from National are separated into vehicle categories, and are priced, booked and controlled accordingly. Customers will therefore select a car group, rather than vehicles by its specific make and model. Examples vehicles for each category are shown on National's website. National’s cars range from the smaller Fiat Seicento 1.1 in the Mini category to the large Opel Vivaro 1.6, and everything in between. While Mini and Economy cars only seat four passengers, and do not offer much room for luggage, they do have good rental prices, and are fuel-efficient. Compact cars are a bit larger, and include the Citroen Berlingo 1.8 and Citroen C4 1.6. These cars may also come with some nice features, such as an automatic transmission, ABS brakes and power steering. Family sized vehicles can be found in the Intermediate, Intermediate Wagon and Standard categories, similar to the Citroen C5 1.6, Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6, Citroen Picasso 1.6 and Citroen C5 2.0.

Premium vehicles may be an ideal option for business clients in need of a more elegant vehicle, and Vans from National can seat up to seven or nine passengers. There are also SUV's available, such as the Jeep 4x4 1.8. National Car Hire was founded in 1947, and therefore has over fifty years of experience in the car rental industry. Over the years they have helped pioneer the corporate-account business, and also introduced the first comprehensive frequent-renter program, by the name of Emerald Club in 1987. Customers will receive quality vehicles and quality service from National, at Heraklion Airport.

Address: Crete/Heraklion Intl Arpt (HERT01)
Crete
Crete, 71408
GR

Telephone Number: +30 2810226002