Crete with kids is a wonderful holiday: sandy beaches, warm sea, friendly villages and tavernas where children are part of the evening. What makes the difference is how you get around: the first hour after landing, the drives to the beach and the days out.
We are a family business, driving passengers around Crete since 1979. This is how we would plan the rides of a holiday in Crete with kids, from the moment you book your flight to the last day at the beach.
Before you fly
Book your airport transfer before you travel. After a flight with children, a queue at the taxi rank or a search for the right bus is the last thing you need. With a booking, your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
When you book, tell us three things. First, the age of each child: we have child car seats, cleaned with steam, and we bring the right ones. Second, the total number of passengers, so we send the right vehicle: a taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8. Third, your luggage, strollers and travel cots included. Our estate taxis have a large boot, and for big families or a lot of bags a mini bus is easier. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
Add your flight number and a mobile number. With the flight number we plan the pickup around your arrival time, and with the phone number your driver can reach you if you are held up at passport control or at the luggage belt.
The day you land
From June to September, Crete is hot in the middle of the day. All our vehicles have air conditioning, but keep water and a snack in your hand luggage for the drive. Summer in Crete with kids means sun from morning to evening, so plan the first swim for the afternoon, when the sun is lower.
Arriving at a villa with nothing in the fridge? A private transfer is planned around you, so we can stop at a supermarket or a pharmacy on the way. Tell us when you book, or ask your driver.
Days out in Crete with kids
In Crete with kids, keep the first days close to your hotel and save the long drives for later in the week, when everyone has settled in. Children get bored in the car after a while, so a day trip with a break halfway is better than one long drive. With a private tour by taxi or mini bus, the driver waits for you and you stop when the children need to.
A few days out that work well for families:
- Cretaquarium and Dinosauria Park: the big aquarium near Heraklion and the dinosaur park about a kilometre away, a full day that children love.
- Elafonisi: pink-tinted sand and warm, shallow water, good for small swimmers.
- Botanical Park: paths among fruit trees, herbs and ponds near Fournes, a relaxed half day.
- Falasarna: long sandy beaches on the west coast, close to Kolymbari.
Staying in the west? We planned a whole week of day trips from Kolymbari, with indicative prices.
When the children travel without you
Sometimes children need a ride without you: to their grandparents, to an activity or to the airport. Our children transport service is for those trips. You tell us exactly where and when, and who will meet the children at the destination, and we follow your instructions.
What family transfers cost
- Chania Airport to Platanias: €43 by taxi, €65 by mini bus
- Chania Airport to Kolymbari: €65 by taxi, €95 by mini bus
- Chania Airport to Rethymno: €88 by taxi, €130 by mini bus
- Platanias to Limnoupolis Water Park: €20 by taxi, €30 by mini bus
Prices are per vehicle and indicative: we confirm the final price with your booking. See every route on our price table.
Questions about travelling to Crete with kids
Is Crete good for a holiday with children?
Yes. Crete with kids is easy: many beaches have shallow water, the villages are relaxed, and there are days out for every age, from the aquarium and the parks to gorges and boat trips for older children.
Do you have child seats in your taxis?
Yes, we have child car seats, and we clean them with steam. Tell us the ages of the children when you book, so the right seats are in the car.
Which vehicle do we need for a family of five?
A taxi takes up to 4 passengers, so for five people we send a mini bus, which takes 5 to 8. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
Can we book a day trip in Crete with kids?
Yes. Our private tours start with pickup from your hotel, the driver waits for you, and you can stop when the children need a break. See all our tours.
Book a family transfer in Crete with kids
Send us your flight, the number of passengers and the ages of the children with our booking form, call us on +30 28240 84575 or email info@taxi-kolymbari.gr. We reply to confirm the details and the price.
