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, free, with no deposit.
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.
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
Return
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.
Prefer WhatsApp?
Send us your dates and we'll check availability personally.
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 €80/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
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.
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, free of charge, 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.