Travel and transport agencies Iles grecques

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 travel agency, French and English speaking, normally remains open all year round. On site or at a distance, it offers its clients personalised advice and is happy to assist them in developing holidays in their image. Smiling and pleasant, the staff can book everything from plane tickets to tickets for a ride on the back of a donkey. Note the following services: booking of accommodation, excursions, cruises, hikes, folk dance and regional cuisine courses, private boat cruises.

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.

Vidalis is an institution. With 4 offices around the harbour, an impeccable quality service, more than 200 like-new vehicles for rent, you are in the right place to rent your vehicle, and enjoy the beauty of this island. This well-established family business has been operating since 1980 in Tinos with a professional and friendly service; moreover, Yannis speaks French and his vehicles (city cars, convertibles, scooters...) are well maintained by a team of in-house mechanics.

In Rhodes, this agency - one of the largest on the island - boasts a fleet of over 500 vehicles, available in 14 branches all over the island. Unsurprisingly, there's a wide choice on offer here, from convertibles and vans to 4x4 jeeps and sports cars. A warm welcome and very reasonable prices. Vehicle delivery, collection and replacement anywhere on the island (including the airport), as the agency has offices in Kiotari, Lardos, Pefki, Kolymbia, Faliraki and Lindos.

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

On the old port on a perpendicular street. 4 x 4 rental, Punto, Nissan, Suzuki convertible cars and even a minibus.

French by birth, Melanie discovered the island of Rhodes in 2015 and fell in love with it to the point of settling there permanently. Since then, she has explored the island in all its nooks and crannies, written a travel blog revealing its secrets and favourites and proposes to make you discover it in a personal and authentic way. Guided tours, excursions of all kinds, diving, quad biking, or a selection of local craftsmen and producers, do not hesitate to contact Rhodes Vacances to organise your holiday according to your wishes.

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

A strong network of domestic lines to make many excursions and visits without a car. Seventeen local bus lines, allowing you to reach the Old Port via the airport, or to visit the nearest towns of Corfu, from the city centre, San Rocco square. These City Buses usually all pass through the "green bus station" of the KTEL company. Tickets can be purchased on the bus or before boarding at the ticket machines located near the bus stops or at the main station in San Rocco Square.

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.

Facing the sea and just 30 m to the right of the landing stage, Polos Tours is an institution on Paros, with a formidable track record for satisfying your requests for tourist services of all kinds, on Paros and throughout Greece. In addition to traditional travel agency services (ferry and air tickets) and incoming services (private transport, car and boat hire, activities, attractions, excursions), the agency runs an eponymous boutique selling sandals, towels, swimwear, t-shirts, hats and other beach accessories.

The main office of King's Car and Moto Rental is located right next to the port of Corfu, a 5 minute walk away. In total the company has five rental agencies on the island: New Corfu Port, Cruise Ship Terminal, Airport, Barbati, Nissaki. You will find a wide range of cars, scooters, quads, bicycles at good prices, with delivery and collection anywhere on the island, with offers to cover all your needs.

What could be more romantic and adventurous than touring the island on a Vespa? That's what this excellent scooter and Vespas rental agency, surely the most reputable on the island for its reliability, offers. While they distinguish themselves by the beauty of the Vespas they rent and constantly maintain, Niko and Katerina are also at their customers' service, providing them with personalized maps of the island, or taking them on original and unique guided tours.

This rental company has been operating all over the island since 1980: it is a historical rental company, a family business that has been passed on from Yorgos father to Yorgos son. They rent all categories of cars, new and well equipped, but also scooters and motorcycles. Delivery anywhere on the island on request with all the necessary equipment (extra baby seat, helmets, luggage rack...). Very good quality-price ratio. Serious, professional and available renter.

Car rental since 1978, it is a reliable and French-speaking agency. A wide range of new cars of all categories. Free delivery to hotels, port and airport of Heraklion. All-risk insurance with no deductible. 24-hour road assistance. Vehicles to visit Balos, Elafonissi etc with insurance for gravel roads. No credit card to reserve or guarantee. Contract in English. Excellent value for money.

Aegean is a Greek airline founded in 1999. In 2013, it bought the emblematic Olympic, and thus became the largest airline in the country. Aegean is a member of the Star Alliance and currently offers 31 domestic and 120 international flights to 44 countries, mainly to Europe. It serves Paris, Deauville, Metz, Strasbourg, Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Marseille to Heraklion and Hania airports in Crete, among others. It also serves the Greek islands furthest from the Aegean Sea, including Kastellorizo.

Symi is very easily accessible from Rhodes (up to four hydrofoils per day). The small harbor of Panormitis is sometimes also served.

Athens-Symi. The island is connected to the Greek capital by ferry twice a week from Le Piraeus (17 hours of crossing). Before arriving at Symi, the boats serve Patmos, Lipsi, Leros, Kalymnos and Kos and then join Rhodes.

Rhodes-Symi. In addition to the two ferries following the road of Athens, the island is connected once a day to Rhodes by excursion boats which also call at the port of Panormitis. Three other ferry connections are possible during the week. There are also two to four hydrofoils per day (50 minutes), every day except on Monday.

Connections with the other islands. Symi is connected at least once a day by hydrofoil to Kos and Kalymnos. There are also connections with Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Kos, Kalimnos.

This is the centre of the old town, a charming place where many terraces are located, with unfortunately many rabatteurs. Here you can find the atmosphere of Rethymnon la Veneto.

Bali Travel offers a multitude of interesting excursions with guide: Santorini in 1 or 2 days, Gramvoussa Balos, Elafonissi, Hania, Preveli Palm Beach, Samaria Gorge, Imbros Gorge, Cretan night in Axos, Jeep Safari, Water Park... the difference with other agencies is the comfort of brand new buses with air conditioning and passenger insurance. All excursions are made by minibus or midibus and directly, without stopover or pick-up: this saves up to two hours of time on the journey.

Rhodes Central Station is located opposite the port Mandraki.

KTEL and RODA buses serve the entire island: the central station is located at the back of the New Market (Nea Agora). You will find the schedules and can buy your tickets before you get into the car. The main destinations like Lindos and the beaches are served approximately every half-hour in summer, approximately every 1:30 a. m. off season.

In the full season, buses can be crowded and schedules are not necessarily respected. Go ahead at the station to make sure you have a seat and not miss the bus. If in the cohue you are not sure of being in the right bus, do not hesitate to ask the driver, most English speaking.

Karpathos Airport is located 16 km from the capital, in the south of the island. Most rents can deliver your car on site.

From Athens, several weekly flights are provided by Olympic Air and Sky Express. Rhodes is connected several times daily by plane with the island and Kassos. Also a flight from Sitia to Crete.

There are direct flights from France. Transavia and EasyJet operate flights in high season. You can also connect via Athens and enjoy one of the four flights per day on average in summer with Aegean Airlines (en.aegeanair.com - +30 21062 61700), Olympic Air (www.olympicair.com - +30 21035 50500) or Ryanair. As for connections with other islands, there are rotations between Corfu, Lefkada (Preveza), Kefalonia and Zakynthos with Sky Express (www.skyexpress.gr - +30 28102 23500).

Flights to Greece from France but also domestic flights to connect the islands to Athens.

Seventeen local bus lines, allowing you to reach the Old Port via the airport, or to visit the cities closest to Corfu, from the city centre in Place Saint-Rocco. These City Buses generally all use the KTEL company's "green bus station".

This small agency is located on the busy Koundourou coast, very close to the city center. It offers rentals of cars, motorcycles, quads and buggies. The prices are affordable and they decrease according to the season and the duration of the rental. A great advantage is the possibility of renting a motorcycle for a month for interesting prices. The agency has several motorcycles, cars of all categories, the stock is frequently renewed. The delivery to the airports of Heraklion or Sitia, or to your hotel, is free.

Founded in 1972 in Heraklion, the company is one of the leaders in the passenger transport sector. The first trip between Heraklion and Piraeus took place in 1974 aboard the Minos ferry. The company has a large fleet of ships linking Heraklion to Piraeus, as well as to the Cyclades (Milos, Ios, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini). It's also possible to sail from Chania to Piraeus. On board, you'll find gyms, spas, bars, boutiques and restaurants for your utmost comfort. Ideal for motorhome travelers.

This port offers several transfers per day to Kilini on the mainland (1h30). Although Argostoli is also a port, the capital is not the best served port on the island. For connections to the mainland, it is best to head to Sami or Poros. You can reach Astakós (from Sami, 2 times a day, 2h30) or Killini (from Poros, 5 to 7 times a day). For the neighbouring island of Ithaca, go to Sami (2 to 3 times a day, 40 min) or leave with smaller boats from Fiskardo. The rotations from Argostoli are more episodic.

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.

The Autobest agency has been specializing in the automotive field for 25 years. It offers a wide range of rental cars at variable prices. A very experienced agency, also known for the competence of its technicians. Two new branches have been added near Heraklion, one in the Giofyro area and the other in Gazi. The only drawback is that bank cards are not very popular with the manager. Offers on the site.

The airport is located 9 km south of the island's capital (15 minutes drive). To arrive from Athens or to leave for the capital, Aegean Air provides at least two daily flights (1 hour) operated by Olympic Air (+30 21092 69111). To reach the other islands, there are rotations between Corfu (3 times a week, 1h20), Preveza (near Lefkada, 3 times a week in summer, 30 minutes) and Zákynthos (3 times a week in summer, 25 minutes). They are also operated by the local company Sky Express (www.skyexpress.gr).

Car rental company offering new models with a choice of vehicle and passenger insurance. In principle, insurance is included in the price, but it must be clearly stated in the contract to avoid unpleasant surprises. Pick-up and drop-off all day in the region. No credit card required for advance bookings. No cancellation fees. Offices at Heraklion, Stalida and Hersonissos airports.

French speaking rental company located in the center of the village, in front of the bowling alley and next to the Lato supermarket. Among the services offered, OK Rent-a-Car and Motobike also acts as a travel agency: the staff will advise you on all your excursions. Cars are delivered to Heraklion airport or to the hotel, depending on your request. However, it is advisable to read and insist on the specifics of the offers before signing your contract.

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.

This serious agency has not only a large number of cars for rent ranging from category A to 4×4, but also a large choice of motorcycles up to large KTM. The agency can bring your vehicle wherever you are on the island and you will only have to leave your vehicle at the airport before taking the plane. Moreover, being also an "off the beaten track" travel agency, it can help you to establish an itinerary for your stay in Crete. Technical assistance from 8am to 10pm every day everywhere in Crete.

This serious agency has not only a large number of cars for rent, ranging from category A to 4×4, but also a large choice of motorcycles up to large KTM. Moreover, Greenways being also an "off the beaten track" travel agency, it can help you to establish an itinerary for your stay in Crete. All risk insurance is included in the rental price, with no additional charge, as well as the option for a second driver and all taxes. A reliable rental company.

This car rental agency is run by a Franco-Greek family. It offers a wide range of vehicles of all categories as well as recent models, in perfect condition. All-risk insurances are included in the prices. Mari-Kristin also runs a hotel and a travel agency that offers excursions to the Samaria Gorge and the island of Spinalonga, as well as cruises to the island of Santorini, among others.

This agency, which already has more than 40 years of professional experience, is located in Ierapetra and Sitia, and operates mainly in eastern Crete. It organizes various excursions and thematic tours (history/culture, cruises, especially to the island of Chrissi, discovery of the Cretan nature, safaris, among others). A very reliable and professional agency, it offers accommodation rentals in the area, transfers to and from Heraklion and Sitia airports and car rentals.

A welcoming and particularly pleasant professional agency. Delivery and pick-up at Heraklion airport and several offices in Crete: Heraklion (Ammoudara), Rethymnon, Hania and Agios Nikolaos. The vehicles offered are: 4x4 with sunroof and cars of category A, B, C and D (van). In high season it is advisable to book really in advance in order to have the possibility to rent a car of the desired category. However, a flat rate is to be expected for deliveries and night rentals.

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.