Hersonissos travel guide
Hersonissos Tourism | Hersonissos Guide
You're Going to Love Hersonissos
With a population of 938, Hersonissos is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hersonissos has to offer.
When to visit Hersonissos
How to Get to Hersonissos
Plane
When flying to Hersonissos, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Hersonissos include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Hersonissos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Hersonissos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 284 km from Hersonissos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.
Airports near Hersonissos
Airlines serving Hersonissos
Where to stay in Hersonissos
Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £186 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hersonissos
Most booked hotels in Hersonissos
Hiring a car in Hersonissos
Hiring a car in Hersonissos costs £24 per day, on average, or £146 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Hersonissos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Hersonissos is Supplier choice (Class Special Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.