Agios Nikolaos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Agios Nikolaos

With a population of 11,421, Agios Nikolaos 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 Agios Nikolaos has to offer.

When to visit Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£123
2 travellers
Flight to Agios Nikolaos
3 nights at hotel
Agios Nikolaos in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£123
2 travellers
Flight to Agios Nikolaos
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Agios Nikolaos

Plane

Although Agios Nikolaos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sitia (JSH), which is located 35 km from Agios Nikolaos. The shortest flight to Agios Nikolaos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Agios Nikolaos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 265 km from Agios Nikolaos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

Although Agios Nikolaos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sitia (JSH), which is located 35 km from Agios Nikolaos. The shortest flight to Agios Nikolaos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Agios Nikolaos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 265 km from Agios Nikolaos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Agios Nikolaos

Airlines serving Agios Nikolaos

easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (79 reviews)
Olympic Air
Excellent (37 reviews)

Where to stay in Agios Nikolaos

From 5-star hotels such as the Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas to great affordable options like the Kitro Beach Hotel - Adults Only, Agios Nikolaos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £176 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Agios Nikolaos

Most booked hotels in Agios Nikolaos

Minos Palace Hotel Agios Nikolaos
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£183+
Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Domes of Elounda,Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£281+
Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£294+
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£261+
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£161+

Hiring a car in Agios Nikolaos

Hiring a car in Agios Nikolaos costs £25 per day, on average, or £147 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Agios Nikolaos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.14 and £26.85.

Hiring a car in Agios Nikolaos costs £25 per day, on average, or £147 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Agios Nikolaos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.14 and £26.85.