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Car Rental in Kato Gouves – Explore Crete with Ease

Kato Gouves, a popular yet tranquil tourist resort, is located just 17 kilometers from Heraklion Airport and 7 kilometers from the lively village of Hersonissos. Its convenient location and straightforward road access make it an excellent starting point for your Crete adventure. Picking up your rental car from OKay Rent a Car in Gouves ensures a seamless and flexible way to explore this beautiful island. For other car rental options across the region, visit our Crete Car Rental Stations.

Gouves offers the perfect combination of relaxation and exploration. While known for its serene beaches, the area is also home to numerous seaside cafés and restaurants where you can enjoy dinner by the sea or an aperitif while watching breathtaking sunsets. Accommodation options in Kato Gouves cater to all travellers, including popular choices like Aphrodite Beach Club, Gouves Park Water Park Resort, Marina Hotel, and Villa Maria, among many others.

Just a short drive away, you can visit the charming old village of Ano Gouves, with its traditional cafés, restored homes, and the stunning views from Mount Ederi. Nature lovers will appreciate nearby attractions like the Aposelemis Gorge and the impressive Skotino Cave, rumored to be connected to the legendary Labyrinth of Crete.

For beach enthusiasts, Kato Gouves and the surrounding resorts like Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Analipsi, and Anissaras offer countless opportunities to soak up the sun and sea. Start your journey with a rental car from Gouves and unlock the wonders of Crete!

How to go to Gouves

To get to Gouves from Heraklion, drive east along the National Road to Agios Nikolaos. About 15 kilometres outside Heraklion you will see the exit to Gouves. Turn off the National Road onto the old National Road to Hersonissos. About 1 kilometre further on, you will see the sign to seaside Gouves (Kato Gouves) on your left, and the sign to the village of Pano Gouves on your right.

You have the option to secure a rental car from our agency at the airport location. It is advisable to make an advance reservation online, particularly during peak seasons, to ensure availability.

Gouves or Kato Gouves is the ideal area for holidays with your family and your children. It is a small village by the sea with many beach options

Discover the Best of Kato Gouves – Your Ideal Family Vacation Destination in Crete!

Welcome to our headquarters in Kato Gouves, the heart of our tourism journey since 1992! We’re here to make your vacation in Crete truly unforgettable, offering expert advice, travel tips, and personalized services.  Kato Gouves, a charming seaside village near Heraklion, is the perfect choice for family-friendly holidays. With pristine beaches, exciting water sports, and must-visit attractions like the Dinosaur Park and Cretaquarium, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Stroll along the scenic coastal road, relax by the sea, and savour the peaceful atmosphere that sets Gouves apart from busier destinations like Hersonissos. Don’t miss a visit to Pano Gouves (Upper Gouves), where you can explore the picturesque church of Agios Georgios and dine at traditional Cretan taverns in the quaint village square.
Whether you’re looking for beachside accommodations, local dining recommendations, or activity ideas, our team is here to help. Stop by our office in Kato Gouves, and let us plan the vacation of your dreams!
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What to do in Gouves or Kato Gouves ?

Everything You Need for the Perfect Holiday in Gouves!

Gouves offers everything to make your vacation in Crete truly effortless and enjoyable. From a wide range of hotels and tourist apartments to the convenient Gouves Camping site, there’s accommodation for every preference and budget.
The main road is lined with charming tavernas, restaurants, lively bars, cozy cafés, and quick-service eateries. You’ll also find souvenir shops, large and small supermarkets, a pharmacy, a medical clinic, and ATMs to cover all your holiday needs.
One of Gouves' highlights is its stunning seaside promenade, Possidonos Street. This picturesque walkway stretches for 3 kilometers, from the Creta Sun Hotel in the east to the Gouves Camping and municipal beach in the west. With elegant street lamps every 10 meters, it’s perfect for a relaxing stroll or a scenic bike ride.
Along the promenade, you’ll discover beachfront tavernas serving authentic Cretan cuisine, a charming marina, and a breathtaking chapel perched on a rocky outcrop by the sea. For the more adventurous, water sports are readily available to add a splash of excitement to your day.

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Places to visit near Gouves with your hired car

Gouves is a large area, including the traditional village of Ano Gouves or Epano Gouves and the popular seaside resort of Kato Gouves.
  • Drive to Pano Gouves

Gouves is a large area, including the traditional village of Ano Gouves or Epano Gouves and the popular seaside resort of Kato Gouves. Epano Gouves is a picturesque traditional village, 18km east of Heraklion and 2 km from Kato Gouves.

The village is built next to the Mountain Ederi at a height just above 300 meters, offering a magnificent view. 

The inhabitants are engaged in agriculture and tourism. In the plain of Kato Gouves, they grow vegetables, vines and olives and thus they produce wine and oil. The village is characterized by its tranquil and picturesque atmosphere and in combination with its churches and of course the local hospitality, it is an amazing destination. The churches of Agios Ioannis and Agios Georgios with their important frescoes date back to the 18th century and are still found in the village. The central square with its huge eucalyptuses and myrtle trees is home to traditional cafes while the monument of the village stands as a glowing reminder of the history of the village and its contribution to the liberation struggle against the German occupation of 1940. The names of the warriors who lost their lives are mentioned on the monument.

In the narrow alleys of the village, the visitor will have the chance to see old traditional and restored houses.

  • Drive to Creta Aquarium

The magic of the seafloor and the diving experience into such a familiar yet unknown world -the sea world of the Mediterranean - cannot be described in just a few words.  A must-see place especially If you travel with kids.
  • Drive to Dinosauria

Dinosauria Park started as an idea in 2013 and was first housed in GOURNES ΔΕΚΚ, located in the former American Base. There were hosted 30 different dinosaur species from all periods of the Mesozoic era and other prehistoric animals.

In 2014 the exhibits were transferred to their own space, following intensive efforts to be found in their natural environment and to "revive"! In the large family of dinosaurs new species were added and new sections, such as dinosaurs General Hospital, where young and old fans of dinosaurs can see a dinosaur hatches and begins his life in the park. In the space for creative activities, all become children again, trying to find as many dinosaurs may in a tidal area, and playing various "dinosaur games" made in space.

For the visitors, there is the opportunity to watch themed films released in 5D and 7D Cinema.

  • Visit Folklore Museum of Gouves

"Folklore Museum of Gouves" is located on the main commercial street of Kato Gouves. It has a large collection of original objects and photographs that offer insight into the everyday life and events of the residents of Gouves and Crete in the last century. Witness the real artefacts of our ancestors and get a better understanding of the history of this beautiful place.
  • Drive to mountain Ederi

Drive to the top of Mountain Ederi for the wonderful panorama. The road is steep but well-paved.
  • Aposelemis gorge

One of the most important gorges of Eastern Crete is Aposelemis Gorge which is located near Chersonissos. The Aposelemis river runs along the bottom of the gorge and springs from the Lasithi Plateau flowing into the sea between the areas of Analipsis and Kato Gouves in the Municipality of Chersonissos.

The name Aposelemis (Abou Selim) is one of the few Arabic words that are still preserved in Crete. Probably, it was the name of an Arab who acted in the region during the Arab occupation.

It is a small but impressive gorge in a picturesque landscape of natural beauty and dense vegetation. Aposelemis Gorge starts from the area of Agio Pnevma (Holy Spirit) at Xerokamares on the provincial road of Chersonissos - Kastelli and reaches up to the height of the village Agriana, in the area of Analipsis. It is 4 km long and its direction is from South to North. At Xerokamares, the visitor can see the imposing remains of the ancient aqueduct of the area that supplied Chersonissos with water.

  • Drive to Gournes

Gournes is located 15 kilometres east of Heraklion, after Kokkini Hani and before Gouves of the Municipality of Hersonissos. It is located at an altitude of 20 meters, on the main road to Agios Nikolaos. The area of Gournes is located in a large fertile plain and the main occupation of the inhabitants is agriculture. In this region, olive oil, wine, raisins and vegetables are produced. The area is full of small hotels, as well as apartments, rooms to let and modern tourist businesses. In the beautiful area of Gournes there are many places where one can go and enjoy food, coffee, raki, drinks or anything else they want by having a nice time and having fun simultaneously. Along the road of the beach, there are several small sandy beaches with crystal clear waters being organized and having lifeguards.

  • Drive to Kokkini Chani


    Kokkini Chani or Kokkini Hani is located 15km west of Heraklion, west of Vathianos Kambos. It is a very well developed resort, surrounded by many crops cultivated in the fertile plain of the area.
Kokkini Chani is a coastal tourist resort, 14 km east of Heraklion, which is part of the Hersonissos Municipality. The inhabitants are primarily engaged in tourism and agriculture. The tourism sector has grown rapidly in this area over the last decades. There are supermarkets, seasonal shops, cafes and taverns on the main road that passes through the village. Kokkini Chani is one of the most famous resorts of Crete with modern luxury tourist units while there are all categories of accommodation, furnished apartments and many rooms for rent
  • Explore Skoteino cave

The cave of Skoteino is located in the Municipality of Chersonissos, 23km east of Heraklion and 1 km northwest of Skoteino village at an altitude of 225m. The cave of Skoteino is one of the most important caves in Crete, from a speleological and archaeological point of view. The worship use of the cave from 1900 BC to at least the 4th AD century is confirmed through the excavation findings. There are impressive clusters of stalagmites and stalactites whose shapes resemble animal forms and possibly it is the result of human intervention. Also, there are two or three troughs at stalagmites. The water falling from the stalactites is concentrated in them as the drip continues until today. In these troughs, the believers put their hands in and washed them. It was a kind of cleansing before they made their sacrifices. This room had a worshipped use while the main goddess is worshipped there, was the goddess Vritomartis, the protector of fishermen that worshipped in Crete.

The next room is the “Altar” which is smaller in dimensions (24×8.5×25) and there are indications that this room was used for sacrifices. There is also a crack on the floor in which the believers offered their bids (oil, blood, milk) to the deity.

  • Visit Old Hersonissos or Ano Hersonissos

Chersonissos village is located 26km east of Heraklion and about 2 km south of the coastal Chersonissos Port (Limenas Chersonissou).

Chersonissos is a small, picturesque village built amphitheatrically and the view of the Cretan sea is breathtaking.

It is a traditional village that maintains a tranquil pace of living in contrast to the busy and tourist Chersonissos Port. Although it has been influenced by tourism, it is not a place where one can find countless bars, shops and many hotels as it keeps its traditional style that is proven not only by everyday life and the pace of life of the inhabitants but also by the architecture of the village.

Chersonissos is a village with narrow, picturesque alleys, stone-built houses with beautiful courtyards full of flowers, old wells and stone ovens. Walking through the stone alleys and observing the traditional settlement with the characteristic examples of Cretan folk architecture, one enjoys a walk-in this enchanting traditional village.

  • Drive to Piskopiano

Piskopiano is a traditional settlement at the foot of Mount Charakas and is located between the villages Chersonissos and Koutouloufari. Piskopiano is set in an amazing location with a panoramic view of the cosmopolitan beach of Chersonissos and of course the sea and sky that spread forward.In Piskopiano, the tradition is revived through the picturesque narrow streets that cross the traditional neighbourhoods, with the beautiful stone-built houses where simplicity and Cretan architecture prevail. The area is an ideal place for those looking for relaxing and tranquil holidays. Food and drink can be found in the taverns and the traditional cafes of the village.
  • Drive to Koutouloufari

Koutouloufari is located near Chersonissos Port and is built on the slope of Mount Pyrgia at an altitude of 100 meters and is 29 km east of Heraklion.

Koutouloufari is a beautiful and traditional settlement. It is an ideal destination for those who want relaxation while staying in a quiet and picturesque environment close to the beautiful beaches of Chersonissos providing lots of fun, sightseeing and activities since Chersonissos Port is less than one kilometre away.

  • Visit Knossos Palace

Take your rented car from Okay rent a car and drive to Knossos Palace. It is about 30 minutes drive to arrive in Knossos. Visit the place where Minoan civilization flourishes and wander through the Labyrinth, trying to reveal the myth of Minotaur.

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Our car rental office in Kato Gouves is ideally located on the main shopping street, right across from the Aphrodite Beach Club. Whether you’re staying near Gouves or exploring Crete’s beautiful tourist resorts, we’ve got you covered with free car delivery and pick-up at Heraklion and Chania airports or any major destination.
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At OKay Rent a Car in Gouves, we take pride in offering a diverse fleet of rental vehicles tailored to your needs and budget. Choose from economy cars, family cars, SUVs, cabriolets, jeeps, mini-vans, automatics, diesel, or LPG vehicles—all at the best price guaranteed!

Why Choose OKay Rent a Car in Gouves?

  1. 24/7 Service: Our office is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, ensuring you receive top-notch service anytime.
  2. Convenient Delivery: Whether you’re arriving at Heraklion or Chania Airport, staying in Kato Gouves, or exploring nearby resorts like Analipsi, Kokkini Chani, Anissaras, Heraklion, or Stalida, we’ll deliver your rental car for free—right on time, at the location you choose.
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  • Child seats and GPS navigation available at a small fee.
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