Platanias transfer to Skopelos and Agios Konstantinos to Athens

The Question:

Good afternoon,I asked you last week if there is a boat from Platanias(pelion) to skopelos for us (family and 2 children and a lot of luggage) in july and you answered us that it will be better to go from Volos. But as we have our hotel in Horto (leda complex) we prefer to go from Platanias. Is it possible to rent a taxi- boat or any private transfer for us and if yes, how much do you thing that it will cost for us.Also,from skopelos we take a flying dolphin to agios constantinos and we need to know what will cost us a taxi to Athen Novotel aprox..Thank you very much in advance . You are very helpful for us.


The Answer:

Hello there,

The taxi boat Platanias-Skopelos is a 45-minutes-transfer and will approxemately cost you 10 E per person. Your hotel will be able to arrange you this booking of transfer with the local boat named "Africana" or any other private "speed boat taxi" for your transfer.
Taxi from Agios Konstantinos to Athens Novotel Hotel will cost about 160-180E as the distance is 165 km. You should book your transfer in advance. One site to do this is http://www.athens-taxi.eu/.
Last but not least, many thanks for your kind words :)

Regards!

-Stavros

Taxi number for Stavros area in Crete

The Question:

Hello
I'am looking for taxi numbers in the region of stavros/crete. We want to go out on the next friday but i can't find any number of taxi's close to our hotel.
Greetz Tinuz


The Answer:

Hello Tinuz!

You can call at +30 2821098700 and arrange the transfer. This is a taxi company performing routes at the region of Chania where Stavros is located.

Hope I helped you. Enjoy Crete!

-Stavros

From the Athens International Airport to Piraeus Port

The Question:

Hello!!I will be arriving in Athens airport mid-morning and want to go to the Piraeus Dream Hotel in Piraeus.How much would taxi fare be?Any other good options for 2 tired jet-lagged travelers with a couple suitcases each?


The Answer:

Hello!
The taxi transfer from the Athens International Airport to your hotel in Piraeus will cost you approximately 50 euros. I don't have any other suggestion, except the bus line X96 which departs from the Athens International Airport and arrives at the Piraeus port. From there you will need to catch a taxi and this is rather difficult if you arrive there at heavy traffic hours. The taxi transfer will certainly cost you no more than 10 euros though since the hotel is very close to the port.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

Taxi cost from Volos airport to Afetes

The Question:

What would be the cost of a taxi from Volos airport to Afetes near Afissos and Neochori?This would be in August 2009.We would also need a return taxi two weeks after arrival.
Thank-you


The Answer:

Hello there!

Taxi costs depend whether the taxi driver works for a taxi company or for himself. The second choice is very common especially in smaller cities of Greece. As a result, you need to bargain the transfer cost to your destination as soon as you pick the taxi at airport. For the route in question, I suppose that the taxi driver should not charge you more than 40-50 euros (including your luggage) but once again, since there is no specific pricelist and taxi drivers decide on their own, this is no certain thing. Just keep in mind that the distance is 34km and that it will take you approximately 45 minutes to reach the village.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

From Athens International Airport to Aegina

The Question:

Dear Mr. Stavros,
How and how fast fast we could get from the Athens airport to Aegina?Our son is a musician on a theatre ship (Caravan Stage Co.) that will leave Aegina to go through the Corinth Canal to Kaito. He said we could ride with him. This will be sometime around the time we get to Athens, but right now, we do not know exactly when. In case we get to Athens in time to meet up with them for this adventure, we want to know how to move as quickly as possible through customs and head off to Aegina.
Thanks
CathyB

The Answer:

Hello Cathy!
As soon as you arrive at the Athens International Airport, then you have 2 options: either to take a taxi to the port of Piraeus and from there take the ferry to Aegina or to take the bus (X96) from the airport straight to the port of Piraeus and then take the ferry to Aegina. Depending on the day and the time of the day that you will arrive the traffic can be strong and it can take you up to 40-45 minutes to reach the port. From there the ferry route with a flying dolphin (highspeed ferry to Aegina) is 40 minutes.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

Taxi charge from Piraeus to Ledra Marriot Hotel

The Question:

How much would you charge for a taxi from the cruise ship terminal to the Ledra Marriott?

The Answer:

Hello!
Depending where exactly the cruise ship terminal is the prices for a taxi transfer can vary. If the terminal is at the Piraeus port, then the taxi, considering light traffic, should not take you more than 8-10 euros (luggage included).

-Stavros

From Athens International Airport to Piraeus Port by taxi

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
Thanks for speaking to the uninformed like the Oracle of Delphi!
1. Is the airport - port traffic heavy around 6h30 -7h30 on a Thursday morning? I have just one hour to collect the ticket and catch the ferry... or rebook and wait 10 hours.
2. Do you have the phone numbers of two regular taxi companies in Pireus that I can contact, please? (Any idea of what a reasonable fare would be?)
Thanks!
Celia Mendelsohn

The Answer:
Hello Celia and thank you for your kind words!
Regarding your first question, the traffic on Thursday morning is not heavy so you won't stuck anywhere for a long time and the journey should be easy by car or taxi. On the other hand, if you take the metro, then you won't stop anywhere so this won't be a problem too. By saying that you need to collect your tickets, where exactly do you mean? Because if you have to collect your tickets from the Piraeus port, then this should not be a problem, whereas if you need to pick them up from somewhere in the city center, then you may need more time!
As far as the price from the Athens International Airport to the port of Piraeus is concerned, then a reasonable price would be 58 euros and you can also check this online at www.taxireservations.gr!
Hope I have helped you!

-Stavros