Have you ever tried to find a parking place in Heraklion? Have you ever been caught breaking a parking law and had to pay a hefty fine? Have you ever looked for a parking spot and lost both time and patience trying? Well, all of this is about to change thanks to Rental Center Crete. Here we have created a guide on the finest and easiest places to park in Heraklion.
Exploring the beauties of Crete by car is a highly recommended way to discover our wonderful island. In fact it is the most convenient way to reach some the most amazing locations in Crete, at your own leisure. You have all the time in the world to make your own itinerary and pause to admire the incredible scenery and the sensational landmarks without the pressure of a fixed schedule. You decide your route and have total flexibility over planning, or in case you want a change of plan or feel like taking a detour, you are in absolute control.
Renting a car in Crete is the first step for embarking on your own personal Cretan adventure. For this step we have you covered. However, when renting a car in Crete you will need information about various parking spots for all those times when you are not getting from one location to the next one. Specifically in the major cities, parking in certain locations is not allowed, and is indicated with the appropriate signage. By parking in prohibited spots you may incur a fine.
Where to Park in Heraklion
For your convenience, in this post we have compiled a list of recommended parking spots in order to help you save time and to navigate through Heraklion stress free, without breaking any parking laws.
Map of Parking lots in Heraklion
Free parking spots in Heraklion
| Location | Address | Contact Tel | Website | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cultural Center Parking | Giannikou, 71201, Heraklion | +302813409000 | link | Mon-Fri 07:30-22:30 Sat 07:30-15:30 |
| AB Vasilopoulos parking | Ikarou 26, 71306, Heraklion | +302810300010 | link | Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00 Sat 08:00-20:00 |
| Praktiker | Karterou 22, 71601, Heraklion | +302811100650 | link | Mon-Fri 08:30-21:00 Sat 08:00-20:00 |
| Chalkiadakis MAX | Mausolou & Irodotou, 71601, Heraklion | +302810227013 | link | Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00 Sat 08:00-20:30 |
| Sklavenitis | Mixail Eleutheriadi, 71601, Heraklion | +302810341641 | N/A | Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00 Sat 08:00-20:00 |
24/7 parking spots in Heraklion
(*) Accept both cash and card payments – the rest are cash only.
| Location | Address | Contact Tel | Website | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Handax | Piniou 7, Chanioporta, 71303, Heraklion | +302810371231 | link | €3.00/ 2 h (*) |
| Faitaki | Faitaki, 71202, Heraklion | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Archiepiskopou Makariou | Arxiepiskopou Makariou 2, 71202, Heraklion | +302813409000 | link | N/A |
| Park King | Geor.Georgiadou 58, 71305, Heraklion | +302810316070 | link | N/A |
| Kommeno Mpenteni | Kondulaki, 71305, Heraklion | +302813409000 | link | Free / 2 h |
| Panasanou Parking | Panasanou 11-13, 71201, Heraklion | +302810281000 | N/A | €3.00/ 2 h |
| Skordilidon Car Park | Skordilidon, 71202, Heraklion | +302813409000 | link | €3.00/ 2 h |
| Iraklio Center Parking | St. Giamalaki 50, 71202, Heraklion | +302810282731 | link | €4.00/ 2 h (*) |
| Parking Athina | Monis Kardiotissis & Talo, 71201, Heraklion | +306945912223 | N/A | €4.00/ day |
Plastira Center Robotic Parking | Leof Nikolaou Plastira 47, 71201, Heraklion | +302810330484 | link | €3.00/ 2 h |
| Marakis Parking | Monis Odigitrias 10, 71202, Heraklion | +302810341157 | N/A | N/A |
| Thiseos Parking | Thiseos 18, 71201, Heraklion | +302810333330 | N/A | €5.10/ 2 h (*) |
Parking Valtzaki | Evans 74, 71201, Heraklion | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Porto Parking | Mitsotaki 5 71202 Heraklion | N/A | N/A | €4.00/ 2 h |
| City Center Parking | Arkoleontos 1 & Almurou, 71202, Heraklion | +302810286733 | N/A | €4.70/ 2 h |
| Parking Theiakaki | Plateia Theiakaki Ioanni, 71202, Heraklion | N/A | link | N/A |
Heraklion City Center Car Parking | Koronaiou 16, 71202, Heraklion | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Parking Heraklion Port | Limani Herakliou, 71202, Heraklion | N/A | link | N/A |
| Limani Herakliou | Limani Herakliou, 71202, Heraklion | +302810338115 | link | Mon-Sat €3.00/day Sun Free |
| Parking Meramvellou | Meramvellou, 71202, Heraklion | N/A | link | N/A |
| Alfa Parking | Ikarou 18, 71306, Heraklion | +302810289347 | N/A | €3.00/ 2 h |
| Kastro Parking | Pediados 1, 71201, Heraklion | +302810343245 | N/A | 4.80€/ 2 h |
| Stathmos Kladi | Anopoleos 3 & Averof, 71201, Heraklion | +302810229200 | link | 4.50€/ 2 h (*) |
| Par. 4i Pediados Viglas | Par. 4i Pediados Viglas 71306 Heraklion | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pl. Analipseos | Pl. Analipseos 71306 Heraklion | N/A | N/A | €3.00/ 2 h |
| Limani Herakliou 2 | Limani Herakliou, 71306, Heraklion | +302810338115 | link | €3.00/ 2 h |
| Eparking | Leof.Ikarou 97, 71601, Heraklion | +302130390850 | link | €5.00/ 2 h (*) |
Other parking spots in Heraklion
| Location | Address | Contact Tel | Website | Price Range | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talos | Sofokli Venizelou, 71303, Heraklion | +302813409000 | link | €2.00/ 2 h | Mon-Sun 8:00-00:00 |
| Talos Plaza Parking | Sofokli Venizelou, Minos & Pelasgon 71303 Heraklion | +302810255555 | link | €2.00/ 2 h | Mon-Fri,Sun 10:00-02:00 Sat 10:00-03:00 |
| Parking Michelidaki | Mixelidaki, 7120,2 Heraklion | N/A | N/A | N/A | Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00 |
| Theotokopoulou 14 | Theotokopoulou 14, 71202, Heraklion | N/A | N/A | €4.00/ 2 h | Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00 |
| Pili Agiou Georgiou | Pili Agiou Georgiou, Ikarou 71306, Heraklion | +302813409000 | link | €4.00/ 2 h | Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00 Sat 07:00-15:00 |
| Fasoulakis Ioannis Parking | Monis Kardiotissis 26 & Ioustinianou 71201, Heraklion | +302810280773 | N/A | N/A | Mon-Fri 8:00-21:30 Sat 9:00-15:00 |
| Martinengo | Leof. Plastira, 71201, Heraklion | +302813409000 | link | €3.00/ 2 h | Mon-Fri 7:00-23:00 Sat 07:00-15:00 |
| Parking Lasithiou | Lasithiou, 71201, Heraklion | N/A | N/A | N/A | Mon-Sat 08:30-14:30 |
Municipal Parking Lot | Par. 2i Pediados, Viglas, 71201, Heraklion | +302813409000 | link | €3.00/ 2 h | Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00 Sat 07:00-15:00 |
We hope that you find our complete guide to where to park in Heraklion useful. Have you used any of the parking sports in Heraklion mentioned above? Let us know about your experience in the comments below.
