Crete is the largest Island in Greece and one of the most visited tourist places. Heraklion is the capital of Crete and is home to the famous Heraklion Archeological museum. Crete has an elaborate public bus transport system with well-maintained roads however if you are short on time, hiring a taxi or renting a taxi is your best option.
Travelling by a bus takes more time compared to traveling in a hired taxi. You can get a Crete bus map or Heraklion bus map to travel around in public transport or private bus services but it will take longer. Bus stations can be seen on the bus map and some maps may have bus prices as well. As a tourist, you should be aware of the bus routes that are usually busy during the day to avoid them or if you plan to go that route, rent a taxi instead to reach on time.
Tourists usually prefer to take a bus from Heraklion airport to Chania or Chania to Heraklion airport instead of Heraklion taxi services or Chania airport taxi transfer. Crete Heraklion airport transfers through the bus are recommended when you have time and would like to enjoy the travel. You can also pre-book a taxi rental service if you are in a hurry as the roads can be very busy at times. Luxury taxi hires while on the way to the airport can also be done if you would like to pamper yourself a little at the end of your Crete holiday.
Crete is very popular among the tourists and with its well-organized coaches, public transport system, ferry services along with luxury taxi hire services, going around in Crete is fun. If you are an experienced traveler looking for real adventure in Crete, hiring a taxi for a rural area trip is recommended. Usually, the rural roads do not have signage, so finding your own way is a real adventure game and we are sure you will love it!
When hiring a taxi, it's better to be aware of the taxi fares in Crete, by going through the taxi hire service company’s websites, than be overcharged by the drivers. Taxi drivers all around the world are the same although in Crete, you can get well educated, English speaking and professional taxi drivers.
Pre-booking a taxi is more expensive than hiring a local taxi service and thus it is preferred to hire a local taxi wherever you are in Crete. So, hirea taxi from Crete airport or Heraklion airport instead of pre-booking a taxi. But if you are with your family or with a large group, pre-booking a taxi will save time and will be more convenient.
