Introduction
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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gouves travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gouves

With a population of 539, Gouves is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gouves has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Gouves

Boat rental without license
Activities•Water Activities

When to visit Gouves

Gouves in April
Estimated hotel price
£174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gouves in April
Estimated hotel price
£174
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gouves

Plane

When flying to Gouves, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gouves include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Gouves from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Gouves is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 290 km from Gouves. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Gouves, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gouves include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Gouves from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Gouves is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 290 km from Gouves. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Gouves

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Gouves

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gouves

Average rates range from around £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gouves

Most booked hotels in Gouves

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Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£241+
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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Galaxy Iraklio Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Hiring a car in Gouves

Hiring a car in Gouves costs £12 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Gouves.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Gouves (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gouves, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gouves costs £12 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Gouves.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Gouves (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gouves, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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