International flights from the rest of Europe fly in to both Heraklion and Chania airports. Ryanair uses Chania.

The easiest way to travel round Crete is to hire a car. Check what you are paying for and exactly what the insurance covers. Photograph your hire car from all four corners as soon as you collect it. Photograph the dashboard dial after turning on the ignition. ( It helps prevent problems when you return it, especially if you take the photographs with the owner present.)

Web sites like TripAdvisor are very useful for checking the reputation of the hire car firms.

TripAdvisor can also be very useful for checking accommodation reviews and details, especially if you book before you travel.

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