THRIFTY Car Rental at Heraklion Airport

Heraklion Airport has the official airport code of HER, and is also sometimes referred to as the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, after a Greek writer and philosopher. This airport is located approximately 5 km, or 3 miles from the city of Heraklion, and is the second largest airport in Greece. It is found in Crete, which is the largest of the Greek islands, and a popular holiday destination. The towns and cities on the island have much to offer their visitors, from historical attractions to absolutely stunning scenery. Although Heraklion is mainly an industrial city, it is where many people arrive to begin their holiday. Some form of transport is essential on the island, and therefore hiring a rental car at Heraklion Airport is the best solution. Thrifty is a reputable car hire company, well known for their competitive rental rates.

Arriving passengers for Heraklion Airport car rental will find Thrifty, and the other car hire companies, such as Hertz, Alamo, National, Avis and Sixt, in the arrivals area of the single terminal building. Thrifty's hours of operation are from 08:00 to 21:00, although their times during holidays may vary. However, the best and most convenient way to ensure that your ideal car is waiting for you at the airport is to make an advanced reservation, from Thrifty's website at www.thrifty.com. An early booking is especially recommended during the busier summer months of Crete, when car hire is in higher demand, or if the customer requires other items of equipment for their rental car, such as baby seats, a satellite navigation system or even hand controls, should the driver have a disability.

At Haraklion Crete Airport hand controls are offered by many of the car hire companies. The device is most useful for those with a lower limb deficiency, since that it operates the brake and accelerator pedals of the vehicle. The hand control device may also come with a steering wheel knob to assist the driver, but will not operate the blinkers, car lights or windshield wipers. Although hand controls are usually free to use, they should be booked in advance, as they will require time to be positioned within the vehicle. Only automatic vehicles are used for hand controls. Baby or booster seats will be required when driving on the island of Crete with young passengers. The road rules of Greece state that all children ten years of age or younger must be seated in the back of the vehicle, and it is advisable to safely secure the younger ones in a suitable chair. Baby seats and satellite navigation systems will have an extra charge per day of rental.

Thrifty one-way car hire deals may be the ideal option for passengers who will not be returning to Thrifty Heraklion Airport. A one-way rental uses two rental locations, the first for the collection of the hired car, and second different location for the return of the vehicle once the rental agreement has expired. Thrifty may charge extra for one way rentals which are returned to an alternative city.

Vehicles offered by Thrifty Heraklion Airport include the Hyundai Atos, a nice and practical little car with low rental rates and high fuel efficiency, and the Fiat Panda, another smaller car ideal for three or four passengers. Smaller cars in the Mini and Economy categories tend to have excellent rental prices, and are ideal for driving in the city and surrounding areas. Thrifty's Compact car category features the Fiat Grande Punto and Hyundai Accent, which are slightly larger cars with a bit more room for passengers and luggage.

Families hiring a vehicle from Thrifty often choose the Midsize or Standard car groups, as they contain vehicles with a bit more interior space, and are a good choice for travelling longer distances. Families are also fond of SUV's, such as the Suzuki Jimny in the Compact SUV category and the Toyota Rav 4 in the Standard SUV category. Examples of vehicles in the ordinary Midsize and Standard categories include the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Avensis. Thrifty even caters for those who are in need of a larger, or more elegant vehicle for business purposes. The Fiat Scudo is a Fullsize Van with room for up to nine passengers, while the Ford Mondeo is considered to be a slightly more luxurious vehicle than other available, and can be rented from the Premium category.

Thrifty is well known for providing reliable and affordable car rental services at thousands of locations around the world. The company's vehicles are only of the latest models, and are therefore in good condition and have low mileage. Customers who are fond of renting from Thrifty have the opportunity to become a Blue Chip member, and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits whenever they choose Thrifty's services. Blue Chip members receive priority counter service, easier and faster reservations, rentals and returns and may even be able to earn free rental days, with Thrifty's Blue Chip Rewards program. The Blue Chip membership is available to all customers, and its application is free of charge.

Customers can make further enquiries at Thrifty, Heraklion Airport car hire desk.

Address: Heraklion Airport, Greece (HER)
45 Ikarou
And 1 Stergiou Spanaki Street
Heraklion, Crete, Greece GR-71307

Telephone Number: +30 281 110 0013