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Car hire deposits at Heraklion Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 6 of the 30 car rental desks at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis". Rental Center Crete has the lowest starting deposit (€0); the highest amount is at Hertz (up to €3,000). The median starting deposit is €245.
A range such as €200–€800 (Sixt) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 2 desks in this list: Sixt and Enterprise.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 24 desks at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis". They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Heraklion Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Rental Center Crete | €0 | 8.8Great | Not required | Short walk |
| 2.Avis | up to €100 | 6.5Mixed | Required | In terminal |
| 3.Sixt | €200–€800 | 6.3Mixed | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 4.Enterprise | €290–€1,000 | 6.5Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| 5.Hertz | €650–€3,000 | 6.7Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| 6.Autocandia | up to €700 | 6.6Mixed | Required | Short walk |
Deposit not confirmed yet (not ranked)
Listed by Counterwise Score. Check the deposit in the rental terms when you book.
| Desk | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gomega Car Rentals | 8.9Great | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Avance | 8.4Great | Not required | Short walk |
| Sterling Rentals | 7.8Mixed | Required | Short walk |
| Yours Car Rental | 7.0Mixed | Required | Shuttle |
| Beep It | 6.9Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Autounion | 6.7Mixed | Required | Short walk |
| CarQ | 6.4Mixed | Required | Shuttle |
| Royal Rentals | 5.9Poor | Required | Short walk |
| RightCars | 5.7Poor | Required | Short walk |
| EXER Rent a Car | 5.7Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Lets Drive | 5.5Poor | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| Goldcar | 5.4Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Centauro | 5.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 10 min |
| Europcar | 5.3Poor | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| Carwiz | 5.1Poor | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| AcaRent | 5.0Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| AutoDask Rentals | 5.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Green Motion | 4.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Street Rent a Car | 4.5Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Idea Mobility | 4.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Alma Car Hire | 4.2Poor | Required | Short walk |
| MONZA Rent a Car | 4.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Surprice | 3.6Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| ABBYCAR | 3.4Poor | Required | Shuttle |
Lowest deposits at Heraklion Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Heraklion Airport?
Rental Center Crete has the lowest known starting deposit at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis": €0. It has a Counterwise Score of 8.8/10 (Great). Next come Avis (up to €100) and Sixt (€200–€800).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Heraklion Airport?
Across the 6 desks at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €245, from €0 up to €3,000. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 24 desks.
Which car hire desks at Heraklion Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" are at Hertz (€650–€3,000), Enterprise (€290–€1,000) and Sixt (€200–€800). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Heraklion Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Sixt and Enterprise: read their desk pages before you book.
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.