Andros Taxi

Andros has no airport, so visitors arrive by ferry from Rafina, usually into Gavrio, the island’s main port. From there you can reach the rest of the island by bus, taxi or hire car. Andros is bigger and greener than most Cyclades islands, with a lot more ground between its main towns, so how you get around matters more here than on some of the smaller islands nearby.

Booking a taxi in Andros

Andros does not run on one central taxi company. Instead, each of the main towns, Gavrio, Batsi, Chora and Korthi, has its own small group of local taxi drivers who mostly stay near their own patch, though they will happily take longer cross island fares. Outside peak season you can usually flag one down or find one waiting at the port when a ferry comes in. In July and August, especially around busy ferry arrivals in Gavrio, taxis can disappear fast, so it is worth having your accommodation call ahead for you, or booking through a driver you have used before.

Taxi from Andros Port to main towns

Gavrio to Batsi. This is a short, easy run along the coast road, taking around 10 to 15 minutes, and it is often the first taxi trip visitors make since many hotels sit in or near Batsi.

Gavrio to Chora. This is the longest regular taxi route on the island, cutting right across Andros to the capital on the eastern side. Expect around 40 to 45 minutes, since the road climbs and winds through the island’s greener, hillier interior.

Batsi to Chora. A shorter version of the same cross island run, usually taking about 30 to 35 minutes.

Chora to Korthi. This heads south from the capital along the coast, taking roughly 25 to 30 minutes, and is a common choice for visitors staying near the beaches around Korthi Bay.

Radio taxi & phone numbers in Andros

There is no single radio taxi number that covers the whole island. Each main town, Gavrio, Batsi, Chora and Korthi, has its own local taxi contacts, and the easiest way to reach one is to ask your accommodation to call, since they will know which drivers are currently working. You can also find a taxi rank near the port in Gavrio when ferries arrive.

2. Car Rental in Andros

Where to rent a car in Andros

Most car hire offices sit at or near Gavrio port, since that is where almost every ferry arrives, with a second cluster of firms based in Batsi. A few companies also have a presence in Chora. Many offer free delivery to your hotel or straight to the port, so you can pick the car up without dragging luggage anywhere. [ADD OPERATORS AND EXACT PICKUP LOCATIONS]

Car rental prices in Andros

A small car is enough for the main road linking Gavrio, Batsi and Chora, which is well surfaced and fairly straightforward. If you plan to reach some of the more remote beaches or unpaved mountain tracks, an SUV or 4×4 is worth the extra cost. As a rough guide, daily rates in low and shoulder season typically sit around EUR 25 to 45, rising to somewhere between EUR 60 and 90 a day in the peak of July and August. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm current rates and what is included with your chosen operator]

Do you need a car in Andros?

Andros is one of the larger, greener islands in the Cyclades, and it does not lean on public transport the way some smaller islands do. The main bus route does link Gavrio, Batsi, Chora and Korthi, and it meets most ferries, so if your whole trip is spent moving between those four towns you can manage without a car. Andros starts to feel different once you look at what makes it special. Its waterfalls, old stone bridges, mountain villages and hiking trails are scattered well off the main road, and a lot of them have no bus service at all. Beaches like Zorkos or Vitali are the same story, beautiful but only really reachable with your own transport. If seeing more of Andros than the coast road is part of your plan, a hire car pays for itself quickly. If you are happy staying close to the four main towns and moving at bus speed, you will get by without one, though a bit more slowly than on a smaller island.

Local car rental companies in Andros

Andros has several established car hire firms based around Gavrio port and Batsi, generally offering small cars through to SUVs and minivans, often with free delivery to your accommodation. Insert your preferred partners here, along with links to their booking pages where available.

3. Scooter, ATV & Buggy Rental in Andros

A scooter suits short trips around Batsi or Gavrio well, and it is an easy, cheap way to reach nearby beaches without booking a full car.

Andros is more mountainous and greener than many Cyclades islands, and some of its best spots sit up steep, winding roads, so a scooter is better kept to routes you already know rather than the longer cross island runs to Chora or Korthi. An ATV can be a good middle ground if you want a bit more stability on rougher tracks without the cost of a full car.

Several car rental offices in Gavrio and Batsi also hire scooters and small ATVs alongside their car fleet, so it is easy to compare options in one stop.