Taxi service in Crete
Crete is full of history, culture and stunning scenery, so it’s no wonder you can’t wait to begin exploring all the island has to offer. If you’re planning to visit Chania or Heraklion during your stay, using a Crete taxi is a quick, laid-back and affordable way to explore the island. Each taxi will offer a safe and direct door-to-door transfer to all of the most popular destinations on the island.
The metered Crete taxis are available 24 hours a day and can be hailed in the street, found at taxi ranks, called on the phone, booked through a Crete taxi app or booked in advance. If you’re traveling from one of the Crete airports, it’s recommended to pre-book your Chania Airport taxi or Heraklion Airport taxi in advance to avoid any wait times.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM CHANIA AIRPORT TO CHANIA | 25 € | 30 € | 22 MIN |
| FROM CHANIA AIRPORT TO RETHYMNO | 95 € | 100 € | 75 MIN |
| FROM HERAKLION AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER | 19 € | 24 € | 10 MIN |
| FROM HERAKLION AIRPORT TO MALIA | 40 € | 44 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM CHANIA TO SAMARIA GORGE | 110 € | 120 € | 2 H |
| FROM CHANIA TO HERAKLION | 170 € | 220 € | 2 H 10 MIN |
Crete taxi prices
Taxi prices in Crete are regulated by the government, so all taxis on the island must use a taximeter to calculate their fare based on the time of day and location. Fares are calculated as follows:
Tariff 1: Daytime (05:00 to 00:00)
Base fare: €4
Price per km: €0.90
Tariff 2: Nighttime (00:00 to 05:00) and outside main city zones
Base fare: €1.80
Price per km: €1.25
Extra Charges:
There will be additional charges added to your Crete taxi cost for things such as keeping your driver waiting for an hour €45, excess luggage, travelling during public holidays and rides originating from the airport €2.85.
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How to get a taxi in Crete
Taxis in Crete are plentiful and have a different color depending on where they are from. Taxis in Chania are dark blue with a white roof, whereas, Heraklion taxis are usually grey. Whether you’re traveling from Chania or Heraklion, you can choose to take a taxi from the street, talk to a taxi rank, call a phone dispatch taxi, pre-book your rides or use a Crete taxi app.
If you choose to hail a taxi from the street, all you need to do is stick out your arm and wave. However, it’s worth noting that in both Chania and Heraklion, taxis already carrying a passenger may still stop to see if you are traveling in the same direction. If you share a taxi with a stranger, it won’t affect the price, you will still be charged from your pickup location.
When it comes to finding a taxi rank in Crete, they are dotted around the cities, near popular tourist spots, ports and airports.
How to get a taxi from Heraklion
Taxis are available 24/7 in Heraklion and can be found outside of the Venetian port, in the historical city center, outside the cathedral church of Saint Minas and Kazantzakis Tomb and at Heraklion Airport.
How to get a taxi from Heraklion Airport
The taxi rank at Heraklion Airport is open all day and offers taxi-metered vehicles to people arriving on the island. After collecting your baggage, you will find the line of grey vehicles waiting just outside of the Arrivals Hall on the Ground Floor.
How to get a taxi from Chania
The metered taxis are available 24 hours a day in Chania and can be found at the Chania bus station, the Old Venetian Harbour, by Nea Chora beach, along the main square and Chania Airport.
How to get a taxi from Chania Airport
The Crete taxi rank can be found across the road from the “Arrivals B” area at Chania Airport. The blue metered taxis found at the rank are available 24 hours a day and will charge you based on how far away your destination is from the airport.
Crete taxi app options
There aren’t many options when it comes to using a Crete taxi app. If you’re in Chania, you can use the Taxi 18300 app, or from Heraklion, you can use Aegean Taxi. However, as these apps are not very popular, there can be very long wait times and prices may be extra high to compensate.
To avoid the wait and to secure a fixed fare before you even book your taxi in Crete, you can pre-book your rides with a private company.
Useful Crete taxi numbers
If you’re traveling late at night or during bad weather, the most convenient way to get a taxi in Crete is to call a phone dispatch company. The number you need to call will depend on where your journey will originate. From Chania, you can call +30 (282) 109 8700, and from Heraklion, you can call +30 (281) 082 4834. However, it’s important to note that there will be extra charges that come with calling one of the Crete taxi numbers.
Why book your Crete taxi in advance?
Both Heraklion and Chania are stunning cities on the island of Crete and the best way to explore them is by taxi. However, there’s nothing worse than wasting your day waiting for your taxi to arrive or having to stand outside in the hot sun and wait for one to pass, especially in high season.
Instead, you can book your Crete taxi in advance so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation. For local English-speaking drivers, set-rate fares and 24/7 customer support, we suggest booking your Crete taxi with Welcome Pickups.
Crete taxi tips
- Make sure you're entering a licensed taxi by checking for the grey colour in Heraklion or dark blue and white cars in Chania, and a valid ID hanging in the window.
- Before beginning your journey, ensure your Crete taxi driver resets the taximeter to the base fare of €1.80.
- Many places in Crete sound similar, so be sure to write down your destination if you’re unsure, to avoid elevating the taximeter fees.
- Most taxi drivers don’t carry change for €20 bills or larger, so be sure to carry change with you when taking a taxi in Crete.
- If you think your driver is taking a long route to your destination, check your location on Google Maps and make your driver aware, to avoid being overcharged.
- When going on a long journey, ask your driver for an approximate fareor pre-book a guaranteed fare online so you don't have any nasty surprises.
- Tipping your Crete taxi driver isn’t obligatory, but it’s always appreciated. You can round up your fare or add 10% to give a tip.
- Since April 2024, all taxis in Greece must have a card reading terminal, this means that you can pay for your Crete taxi by credit card.
- Be sure to ask for your receipt at the end of your journey, you will need this if you wish to make a complaint or to find any personal belongings left behind in the taxi.
- Pre-booking your taxi in Crete will give you the peace of mind of guaranteed on-time pickups, fixed-rate fares, English-speaking drivers and 24-hour customer support.
Wheelchair-accessible taxi in Crete
Unfortunately, standard taxis in Crete don’t offer wheelchair accessibility. However, there are companies that specialise in this service on the island.
If you need a wheelchair-accessible taxi in Heraklion, you can book with Disability Heraklion taxi by calling +30 (6946) 123 324. Their vehicles feature electro-hydraulic ramps and space for two wheelchairs and five passengers. On the other hand, If you’re staying in Chania, you can contact Ermes Taxi Services at +30 (2821) 098 700 to book your fully wheelchair-accessible taxi in Crete.
Crete taxi complaints and safety
Compared to many other main cities in Europe, taking a Crete taxi is very safe as they are heavily regulated. However, if you do experience any problems during your journey such as a rude driver, overcharging or an unlicensed taxi, you can make a report to the Tourist Police.
When using a Heraklion taxi, you can make your complaint by calling +30 (2810) 274 042. For a taxi in Chania, you can call +30 (2821) 031 111. Be sure to ask for your receipt or note your driver’s ID and taxi number before calling.