Discover the wonders of the island of Crete with a hire car. Explore this family friendly resort which is only 85 minutes’ drive away from Heraklion Airport.
Book with Zest Car Rental in Elounda!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car in Elounda. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers in Elounda who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance in Elounda as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Relax in Elounda
Whether you would rather indulge in spa treatments or try your hand at water sports, the resort’s hotels dotted around the bay cater for all tastes.
Down in the harbour, fishing boats still bob whilst the fishermen mend their nets in the sunshine. Be sure to take a stroll along the waterfront and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this pretty coastal town.
Explore the Area
Take a boat trip to the island of Spinalonga where you will find a fortress to explore. Once the site of a leper colony, the island has a colourful history that is bound to capture any visitor’s interest. Enter through Dante’s Gate and follow the footpaths that will lead you to the main sights.
Journey along the scenic road from Elounda to the small village of Plaka and sample some traditional Cretan cuisine. Once you have had your fill of delicious local delicacies head to one of the Raki bars in the town square. Revel in the warm Cretan hospitality and share a bottle of wine with friends or, if you can stomach it, a shot or two of Raki, the local spirit.
Encircled by mountains and home to a fabulous stony beach, you will find plenty to keep you occupied. Relax on the beach with a good book or hire bikes and head into the foothills to explore the beautiful landscape.
Why not visit the larger town of Agios Nikolaos? Gaze in awe at the sheer beauty of Lake Voulismeni and stroll to the various jewellery and craft emporiums and try to find a suitable memento.
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