Travel and transport agencies Crete

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.

Here, we rent two-wheelers and cars in a family and warm spirit. But don't worry, this relaxed atmosphere does not mean a lack of seriousness: Lambros, the owner, and Kostas, his son, remain conscientious professionals whom you can trust. In addition to motorcycles and scooters, you can also find quads, which are just as well maintained. At Pop Motors, it's also a little cheaper than elsewhere - and the service is better, according to several locals... No need to hesitate, therefore, when faced with this good quality-price ratio.

This very reliable company operates all over the Lassithi region renting few cars, but new ones. Its vehicles come from the French and Italian market. Delivery and pick up at the hotels. Prices include insurance, unlimited mileage and taxes. Free baby and child seats and road maps. Delivery and collection of vehicles at Sitia and Heraklion airports. Also 125 scooters for rent in Sitia and Palekastro.

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

French speaking agency, established for more than twenty years, a few kilometers from the city, in Platanias. The service includes, among other things, delivery and pick-up on the whole island. Contracts in French, road assistance 24 hours a day. The advantage of this agency is the comprehensive insurance with no excess included in the price. The minimum age required is 25 years old or 21 years old for credit card holders. Peny also organizes excursions to the Samaria Gorge, Elafonissi and day cruises.

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.

Established 30 years ago, Anna Cars rents cars and minibuses for families. These cars can be delivered wherever you want, according to your convenience, whether it is the airport, the port, or your hotel, in Heraklion or Hania, for free. The number of kilometers is unlimited and you will have the possibility to add a second driver for free as well. Insurance is included in the price (several promotional offers on the website). The agency is open from May to October

Very well located at the bottom of the pedestrian street before the port and the bus station, this agency offers boat tickets to all destinations, both for all the other Greek islands and for international (Italy and Turkey). It is the most serious and specialized agency of its kind, the oldest one as well; it works with all the shipping companies. You can also buy air tickets to the islands and to Athens. It offers interesting excursions such as 1 or 2 days in Santorini, by hydrofoil.

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 and can be collected directly from Heraklion airport with no waiting or queuing. A wide choice of vehicles and 24/7 assistance all over the island. Bonus: no charge for pick-up and drop-off at the same location!

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!

Michael Anagnostakis, the pleasant owner of this very reliable company, operates throughout the Lassithi region renting few but new cars. Delivery and pick up from the hotels. Prices include insurance, unlimited mileage and taxes. Road assistance. Free child seat and road maps. Delivery and collection of the vehicles at Heraklion airport. It also offers 125 scooters for rent in Sitia and Palekastro.