Convertible Car Rental In Crete
Convertible car rental in Crete with Rental Center Crete starts at €49 per day for the Fiat 500C and €79 per day for the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio, Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet and Opel Cascada, with fully comprehensive insurance at €0 excess, 24% VAT and unlimited mileage included in every quote. The convertible fleet covers 4 open-top models, each seating 4 people, and you collect the car at Heraklion Airport, Chania Airport or in town.
A convertible makes the drive itself part of a Crete holiday. The north coast road links Heraklion, Rethymno and Chania, and the Minoan palace of Knossos lies just outside Heraklion, so one rental covers beaches, towns and archaeological sites on your own schedule. Rental Center Crete has run its family car hire Crete business since 1975, and its convertibles sit in the same fleet as its compact cars, SUVs, minibuses and hybrids.
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Which convertibles can you rent in Crete?
You can rent 4 convertibles in Crete from Rental Center Crete: the Fiat 500C, Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet, Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio and Opel Cascada. Each convertible seats 4 people, and the table below compares seats, gearbox and the current starting price per day.
| Convertible model | Seats | Gearbox | Price per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500C | 4 | Automatic | from €49 |
| Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet | 4 | Automatic | from €79 |
| Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio | 4 | Automatic | from €79 |
| Opel Cascada | 4 | Automatic | from €79 |
Fiat 500C
The Fiat 500C is the smallest convertible in the fleet, with 4 seats, an automatic gearbox and rates from €49 per day. The Fiat 500C pairs a retro body with a short length, which makes it easy to park in Heraklion, Chania and narrow village streets. The car suits couples and small families who travel light on city and countryside trips.
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
The Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet keeps the shape of the standard Beetle with a drop top, and it comes with 4 seats and an automatic gearbox. The Beetle Cabriolet gives 4 people enough room for short beach hops and longer drives along the coast. Rates start from €79 per day.
Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio
The Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio is a convertible SUV with 4 seats and an automatic gearbox, from €79 per day. The T-Roc Cabrio gives you SUV seating height with an open roof. The T-Roc Cabrio suits couples, families and groups of friends on island-wide touring, and drivers who prefer a closed roof can compare the SUV rentals in the same fleet.
Opel Cascada
The Opel Cascada is the convertible for comfort, with leather seats, 4 seats and an automatic gearbox. The Cascada's automatic gearbox makes long coastal drives and stop-start town traffic easier. The Cascada suits full days of touring with the roof down, and rates start from €79 per day.
How much does a convertible cost to rent in Crete?
A convertible rental in Crete costs from €49 per day for the Fiat 500C and from €79 per day for the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio, Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet and Opel Cascada. Daily rates change with the season and the length of the rental, and a longer rental period lowers the daily rate. Rental Center Crete adds no young driver fee and no senior driver fee to the daily rate.
What is included in the convertible rental price?
The convertible rental price includes fully comprehensive insurance with €0 excess, 24% VAT and unlimited mileage. The 7 inclusions and extras below come from the Rental Center Crete rental terms, and each one states what is free and what costs extra.
- Insurance: fully comprehensive insurance with €0 excess is part of every quote.
- VAT: the 24% Greek value added tax is part of the daily rate.
- Mileage: unlimited mileage is part of the daily rate.
- Additional drivers: one additional driver is free, further drivers cost €3 per day, and a rental allows up to 3 drivers.
- Child seats: one child seat (infant seat, baby seat or booster seat) is free, and each extra seat costs €2 per day, paid on arrival.
- After-hours delivery: delivery between 22:00 and 07:00 costs €20, and after-hours return is free.
- Young driver fee: none. Rental Center Crete charges no young driver fee and no senior driver fee at any age, so a 25-year-old pays the same convertible rate as any older driver.
The renter pays for fuel and for any traffic fines or tickets during the rental.
Who can rent a convertible in Crete?
Drivers aged 25 to 79 who have held a driving licence for at least 1 year can rent a convertible from Rental Center Crete. The minimum age is 25 because the convertibles sit in car groups L and L3, and the rental terms set 25 as the minimum for every group outside categories A, B, C, C1, D, D1, K, K1 and K2. Rental Center Crete charges no young driver fee and no senior driver fee. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can rent the smaller car groups instead, and the car rentals under 25 page lists those options.
National driving licences issued in the EU, US, UK, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Israel, Russia and Ukraine are accepted. Drivers with a licence from any other country need an International Driving Permit (IDP). The rental counter cannot hand over the car to a driver under the minimum age, and the full rental fee is still charged in that case, so check the age rule before you book.
Where can you pick up a convertible in Crete?
You can pick up a convertible at Heraklion Airport, Chania Airport, or in Heraklion and Chania towns. Visitors who fly into central or eastern Crete can book Heraklion Airport car hire and collect the convertible on arrival. Rental Center Crete's main office is at Nidas 1 in Heraklion.
Western Crete has its own airport pickup point. Travellers landing in the west can arrange Chania Airport car hire and start the trip on the Chania side of the island. Delivery between 22:00 and 07:00 carries a €20 charge, which matters for late evening flights.
How do you book a convertible with Rental Center Crete?
To book a convertible, request a quote online or call +30 2810 240120, and Rental Center Crete confirms the booking with a voucher. The 4 booking steps are listed below.
- Choose a convertible and your dates, then send the online quote request from the booking button at the top of this page.
- Check the confirmation voucher for the car group, gearbox and rental dates.
- Ask for your preferred model after confirmation, and Rental Center Crete adds the preference to the booking and delivers that model when it is available on your arrival day.
- Change the booking through the My Booking page at no fee, or cancel more than 48 hours before pickup to get the prepaid amount back.
Where is a convertible worth driving in Crete?
A convertible is worth driving on the north coast road between Heraklion, Rethymno and Chania, and on the short run from Heraklion to the Minoan palace of Knossos. Visitors based in the capital can pair a morning at Knossos with an afternoon on the coast.
The drive from Rethymno to Chania follows the north coast and ends at Chania's Venetian harbour. Drivers who start in the west can tour the coast in the opposite direction.
Why rent a convertible from Rental Center Crete?
Rental Center Crete has rented cars in Crete for more than 50 years, since 1975, and holds Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) licence N° 1039E00810009100. Rental Center Crete runs a fleet of 600 cars across 55 models, and customers rate the company 4.82 out of 5 from 2,355 reviews. Every convertible quote carries the same terms as the rest of the fleet: €0 excess insurance, VAT and unlimited mileage included.
Can I choose the exact convertible model?
A booking confirms a car group, not a specific model. Rental Center Crete adds your preferred model to the booking after confirmation and delivers it when it is available on your arrival day. You receive a car from a bigger category at no extra charge if no car from the booked group is free.
What is the minimum age to rent a convertible in Crete?
The minimum age to rent a convertible is 25, and the maximum rental age is 79. Drivers must have held their licence for at least 1 year. Rental Center Crete charges no young driver fee at any age.
Is there a young driver fee for convertibles?
No, Rental Center Crete charges no young driver fee and no senior driver fee on any car, convertibles included. The daily rate for a convertible is the same for every driver aged 25 to 79.
Is insurance included in a convertible rental?
Yes, every convertible rental includes fully comprehensive insurance with €0 excess. The renter pays for fuel and any traffic fines.
Can a second person drive the convertible?
Yes, one additional driver is free. Each further driver costs €3 per day, and a rental allows up to 3 drivers including the main driver.
Can I cancel a convertible booking?
Yes, a cancellation made more than 48 hours before pickup gets the prepaid amount back. A cancellation made less than 48 hours before pickup loses the deposit on a partially prepaid booking.
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