Travel and transport agencies Hania Region

Balos Bus takes you for a small fee directly to one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, the one in Balos. You can enjoy the Gramvousa peninsula and its beautiful scenery without worrying about the condition of the track leading to it and the potential damage it would cause to your rental car. In an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide (sometimes French speaking), it is also a nice way to learn more about the local culture, and to discover other typical and traditional activities through the Strata Tours agency.

General tourist information agency that organizes boat trips to Gramvoussa and Balos. Also organizes guided tours to Samaria gorge, Elaffonissi beach and Knossos. Here you can also rent bicycles and take part in bicycle excursions. Strong point, the agrotourism: visits to old villages like Metochi, walks in the farms, cooking classes and initiation to the local Cretan specialities. The agency offers accommodation with local people or in traditional hotels. Ticket sales (air/sea/land)

In the heart of Hania, this travel agency offers day trips, such as to the Elafonissi beach or the Samaria gorge, at low prices (you even save on public transport). The tours are interesting and informative, and the buses are clean and air-conditioned. Perfect for families with children or senior citizens, with serious care. It's a good address among the plethora of offers in the tourist city, even if you're not really off the beaten track

A travel agency offering excursions (Samaria, Agia Irini and Anidri gorges, Balos and Gramvoussa, visit to the village of Azogyres, Lissos site, etc.), accommodation (Azogires village and Paleohora), tickets for boat, bus or taxi trips! Sabine Travel, in collaboration with Hermes Rent a Car, is also a rental agency for cars and two-wheelers (scooteurs, motorcycles, bicycles). The proposed vehicles are of quality and in good condition. The price includes all-risk insurance and road assistance.

Quads, motorcycles, convertibles and conventional cars are all available from this renowned agency. The family-owned Arkadi company, opened in 1980 and represented by the friendly Antonios, provides personalized service. New vehicles that can be collected directly from Chania airport with no waiting or queuing. Wide choice of vehicles and 24/7 assistance all over the island. And there's no charge for pick-up and drop-off at the same location!

This agency can boast twenty years of experience. It is open from mid-March to¹ November. It offers car rentals as well as bicycles, scooters and motorbikes, and a full range of tailor-made excursions all over Crete and Santorini! As always, remember to ask if the car insurance is included in the bill to avoid any misunderstandings. Also note: service at ports and airports.

Small family agency that rents cars, bikes, motorcycles, located right next to the bus station. Very large number of bikes, perfect for groups. To drive to Balos from Kissamos, you will need to rent a 4×4, not because of the road, which is still passable if you drive slowly with a small car, but because the insurance does not cover damages on unpaved tracks. Delivery and collection at Hania and Heraklion airports. 24 hour insurance for all areas. All risk insurance.

Founded in 1967, in Chania and by Cretan shareholders with the main objective of linking their island safely to Piraeus, this shipping company is one of the largest Greek companies. ANEK Lines currently owns a fleet of nine ferries. One to two connections per day are operated between Hania and Piraeus in the summer, there are fewer ships the rest of the year. The journey takes about 9 hours. The crossings are in partnership with Blue Star Ferries. The company also operates a line between Heraklion and Piraeus.

Reliable agency, established since 1990, which offers rental vehicles at competitive prices. From two-wheelers to minibuses for 9 people, including convertibles, 4×4 or ATVs, you can rent everything from home. Personalized welcome at the airport, reduced formalities and cars in perfect condition. Assistance and breakdown service on the whole island 24 hours a day. Delivery and collection at hotels, ports and airports. Several offers on the site. Branches of this agency are also located in Kalyves, Almyrida, Kavro, Rethymnon and Heraklion.

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High-performance machines and casual atmosphere in this cafe where time is excluded per minute.

The best chance "to intercept" the mail is to be at the arrival of the boat (post boat). Putting mail in the mailbox in Sarakiniko and thinking that the letter has a chance to arrive is totally illusory.

A specialized travel agency for Greece and Crete: ticket sales, excursions, car rentals and hotel reservations.

Founded in 1972 in Heraklion, Minoan Lines is today one of the largest shipping companies in Europe. On July 5, 1974, the emblematic ferry F/B Minos made its first crossing between the port of Heraklion and Piraeus. Since 2008, the company has been part of the Grimaldi Group, with a fleet of 8 vessels, ferries and high speed ferries, operating between Crete and Piraeus and also between Greece and Italy. The company operates daily connections between Hania and Piraeus. Count approximately 6h30 for the crossing.

An excellent travel agency, very professional. Sale of ferry tickets, aircraft and excursions on the island. And all kinds of practical information.

This rental company, very professional, has quality cars in good condition. The fleet is renewed regularly. The price includes comprehensive insurance, especially against theft. The only exception: you will not be covered on the tracks, off the paved roads, if you have not taken a 4×4, namely for those who would like to go to Balos. The agency does not have offices in the center of Hania but answers the phone 24 hours a day, and emails. The cars are delivered everywhere in Hania, at the port, at the airport. A serious and quality service.

This very professional rental company has quality cars, motorcycles and bicycles in good condition, renewed regularly. The agency is established in Paleohora, in the center of the city, since 1992. Delivery and collection at Hania and Heraklion airports. The price includes comprehensive insurance, 24-hour roadside assistance to all parts of Crete, a road map, car wash... and a bottle of olive oil from the owner's olive groves! This agency also offers excursions and rents villas 5 km from Paleohora.

French-speaking agency open all year round. Rent cars all over Crete (airports, hotels, ports...). Offers a wide choice of recent model vehicles. Assistance 24h/24 throughout the island. For the rates, consult the website, they differ according to the season and there are good promotions. Reservation free of charge. Office also at Hania airport, Heraklion airport, in Rethymnon on Ari Velouchioti street n° 23, and in the main street of Agia Marina (Hania).