Gouves travel guide

Gouves Tourism | Gouves Guide

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.

When to visit Gouves

Gouves in January
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gouves in January
Estimated hotel price
£41
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 8 miles 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 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Gouves is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 180 miles from Gouves. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Gouves, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 8 miles 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 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Gouves is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 180 miles from Gouves. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Gouves

Airlines serving Gouves

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,531 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gouves

Average rates range from around £37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £109 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gouves

Most booked hotels in Gouves

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£239+
Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Village Heights Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£43+
Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£134+
Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£219+

Hiring a car in Gouves

Hiring a car in Gouves costs £31 per day, on average, or £185 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.70 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 £20.29 and £27.05. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gouves, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gouves costs £31 per day, on average, or £185 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Expect to pay £1.70 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 £20.29 and £27.05. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gouves, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.