PLATANIAS & GEORGIOUPOLI

Car rental in Platanias and Georgioupoli

The strip from Agia Marina through Platanias to Georgioupoli is where most package holidays in the west actually happen: long sandy beaches, hotels close to the road, and a bus that only goes where everyone else is going.

A car here is the difference between spending the week on your hotel's stretch of sand and seeing the coast that made people book Crete in the first place. We deliver to the hotel door, with any cost in your offer and no deposit.

Where the car takes you

  • Lake Kournas - 20 minutes from Georgioupoli, pedal boats and a shallow warm lake for children.
  • Falassarna - an hour west, wide sand and the best sunset on the island.
  • Kissamos harbour for the Balos boat - 45 minutes, and the only legal way to reach the lagoon.
  • Therisso gorge - 40 minutes inland, a cool green canyon with tavernas at the top.
  • Chania old town - 20 minutes east, easiest as an evening trip.

The coast road, honestly

The old national road through Agia Marina and Platanias is busy, lined with hotels and crossed constantly by pedestrians - drive it slowly, especially after dark, and expect scooters. The new national road runs above it and is far faster for anything beyond Chania. Hotel parking exists at most of the bigger places but fills in the evening; if yours has none, we will point you at the nearest free stretch when we hand the car over.

Which car suits this coast

  • Small car - plenty for beach days and the trip into Chania.
  • Family car or SUV - better if you are doing Elafonissi and the south in one week.
  • Automatic - the coast road's stop-start traffic is where you will appreciate it.
  • Child seats fitted before delivery for a small extra fee per seat.

Insurance and conditions

Every MyCrete car comes with FCDW full insurance plus WUG cover - tyres, the car's underside, glass and mirrors - at €0 excess. There is no upsell at handover, because there is no better package to sell you. We send the fuel policy, driver age rule and the full terms in writing before you confirm anything. An EU driving licence is enough. Insurance is void off-road, including the gravel track to Balos.

Before requesting your rental

Bring your original, valid physical driving licence and passport or ID card. Copies and phone photos are not accepted. Pay at handover by card, bank transfer or cash in euros; there is no deposit or prepayment.

An additional driver costs €4/day and must be named in the agreement. Child seats carry a small extra fee; include each child's age in your enquiry. Return the car with the same fuel level as at handover.

FCDW and WUG provide €0 excess for covered damage, not unlimited protection. Off-asphalt driving, an unregistered driver and driving under alcohol or drugs invalidate cover. Interior damage is covered only when caused by an accident. Reckless use and other breaches can leave you responsible for repair costs.

Planning a 2027 trip? Send your dates and preferred vehicle category. I will check availability and confirm the total and terms separately — an enquiry is not a confirmed booking.

Find the right rental car

Answer a few quick questions. We will personally check actual availability and send you the final all-inclusive total price. Sending an enquiry does not create a booking or payment obligation.

Takes about 1 minute

  • Full insurance
  • €0 excess
  • No deposit
  • Unlimited kilometres
  • No prepayment

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When do you need the car?

Where would you like the car?

Pickup

Personal Meet & Greet included: Our representative will meet you at the agreed meeting point with a name sign and hand over the vehicle directly. We monitor your arrival and adjust the meeting time in case of delays.

Return

Heraklion Airport rentals have a minimum rental period of 3 days.

  • Full insurance
  • €0 excess
  • €0 deposit
  • Unlimited km
  • No hidden fees
  • No credit-card block

Real availability, personally checked.

We don't simply show an automated list of cars. Your request is personally reviewed and we check the most suitable available option based on your dates, location and preferences.

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Send us your dates and we'll check availability personally.

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Starting prices

All-inclusive rental from €60/day

All-inclusive · €0 excess · No deposit

All-inclusive price — everything listed above is included. Fuel is not included.

The exact final price depends on the rental dates, duration, vehicle category and delivery location. We send the complete total before you confirm.

Small manual

From €60/day

Best for couples and small families.

Final quote after availability check

Automatic

From €70/day

Comfortable and easy driving around Crete.

Final quote after availability check

SUV

From €90/day

More space and comfort for exploring the island.

Final quote after availability check

7-9 seats

From €100/day

For larger families and groups.

Final quote after availability check

Convertible

From €100/day

Open-top driving along the Cretan coast.

Final quote after availability check

Starting prices are indicative and usually apply to longer rental periods. The final price depends on the dates, rental duration, pickup location, season and vehicle availability.

The longer the rental period, the lower the daily rate usually becomes.

You pay the confirmed total shown in your offer. No mandatory insurance or unexpected rental fees will be added at vehicle collection.

Optional extras such as additional drivers, child seats or special delivery arrangements are shown separately and priced before you confirm.

Longer rental, better daily rate

7+ days · better daily rate

The daily rate usually becomes lower when you rent for a longer period. Enter your dates and we will prepare a personalised offer with the final total price.

One clear final price – no surprises when you receive the car.

Included with our rental offers

  • Full insurance
  • €0 excess
  • €0 deposit
  • Unlimited kilometres
  • No hidden charges
  • Hotel or airport delivery and collection where available
  • Local assistance in Crete
  • 24/7 assistance
View detailed rental and insurance conditions

Compare the final price, not only the advertised daily rate

Some rental companies advertise a very low starting price, but insurance upgrades, excess reduction, deposits and additional coverage may increase the final amount. With MyCrete, you receive a clearly explained total offer before confirming.

Advertised starting price

May exclude additional insurance or services.

Price at pickup

Can increase after optional coverage is added.

MyCrete total offer

Insurance conditions, deposit and final price are explained before confirmation.

Car delivery across East Crete

Already staying in Crete? You do not need to visit a rental office. Tell us your hotel, dates and preferred car and we check availability and send you the final total price.

Can't see your hotel? Ask us - we may still be able to deliver.

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TRUSTED LOCAL RENTAL PARTNERS

Local cars. Trusted partners. MyCrete support.

We work with carefully selected local car rental partners across Crete to provide reliable vehicles, competitive prices and flexible availability.

  • Selected local partners

    We cooperate with established licensed local rental companies that meet our service expectations.

  • More vehicle availability

    Our partner network gives us access to a wider range of cars across Crete, also in high season.

  • MyCrete support

    You communicate with MyCrete during the booking process and can contact us if you need assistance with your rental.

One point of contact

From your first enquiry until the end of your rental, MyCrete remains your point of contact and assists you throughout the booking process.

What is included - insurance, deposit, delivery, extras - is always stated in the offer we send you and in your booking confirmation for that specific rental.

Frequently asked questions

Do you deliver to hotels in Platanias and Georgioupoli?
Yes, along the whole strip from Agia Marina to Georgioupoli. We can also meet you at Chania airport instead.
Is a car worth it if my hotel is on the beach?
Most guests say yes for at least a few days. The beaches west of Kissamos and the mountain villages are simply not reachable by bus.
How far is Elafonissi from Platanias?
About 1h30 each way on mountain roads. Leave early, take water, and do not plan anything else that day.
Can I take the car on the Balos boat?
No - you park at Kissamos harbour and walk on. The gravel track to Balos is forbidden for rental cars and voids the insurance.

Interested in this experience?

Send your preferred date and hotel. We'll personally check availability and send you the details.

  • Personally checked availability
  • Clear final price
  • Pickup details confirmed with you
  • Local support in Crete