A group trip to Crete west, Greece
The prettier half. Venetian harbours, pink sand, and the Samaria gorge behind it. Best months for a group: April, May and October. Our estimate for three nights in October is about £277 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Crete west is in season for a group in April, May and October, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 21°C in April, 26°C in May and 25°C in October. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in October, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £277 each | Flight £162, usually £110 to £235 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £115 |
| Paris | About £285 each | Flight £170, usually £115 to £250 | Bed £115 |
| Barcelona | About £280 each | Flight £165, usually £115 to £240 | Bed £115 |
| Milan | About £220 each | Flight £105, usually £70 to £155 | Bed £115 |
| Amsterdam | About £340 each | Flight £225, usually £155 to £330 | Bed £115 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to October for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from typical prices for a whole home on Inside Airbnb in Crete, Chania, 29 June 2026. Not a quote.
What Crete west is good for
- Adventure: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Beaches: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nature: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Food: very good (4 out of 5)
- Culture: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Chania old town
- Balos lagoon
- Samaria gorge
Who it suits
- A group that wants sun and time by the sea
- Active groups who want walks, hikes or time on the water
- Big groups watching the budget, it is one of the cheaper places in our list
Getting there
The airport is CHQ. Airport bus to Chania old town in half an hour.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Crete west cost?
Our estimate is about £277 each from London for three nights in October, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Crete west with friends?
April, May and October suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 21°C in April, 26°C in May and 25°C in October.
How do you get from the airport to Crete west?
Airport bus to Chania old town in half an hour.