Carmel2
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We have to make our way back to Kalamata at a dozy time of day and date,(the bus just doesn't work out) does anyone have any recommendations? Taxis are looking at the best part of 170Euros ouch!
Athens to Kalamata airport transfer companies?
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jimbaerselman
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Surely an overnight room in Athens for €50 will put you in synch with a bus? And with BA flights three times a day - early booking prices only a few quid more than Ejet?
Carmel2
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Normally yes Jim, but its New Years Eve..
charles_reed
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Easyjet about 50% BA price, half the flight frequency, wildly inconvenient times, add in hold bags and little to choose pricewise. BA x3/day now - goes to x4 day end March and x 6/day in season.
I did pick up a transfer company in Thessaloniki, did me a 150km trip for €80 and a conducted tour round the airport.
How about a hire car?
Mr Cassandra
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Pops car from airport drop off Kalimata one way hire.
Pops car..
Pops car..
Carmel2
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I will be coming from Palma via Barcelona............Pops car might well work out if so I will report back.
Carmel2
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They have said no, they don't have an office in town.
charles_reed
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You might have more joy with Europcar - from memory there's an office in Kalamata @ junction Mezonos/Asinas Odos.
Good luck - it's a long way to walk.
I once turned up @ 100 Kiffousis St on Orthodox Easter Sunday, was lucky and got the last seat on the only Kalamata bus that day.
So it happens to us all!!!
Carmel2
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Euro car want 200 for a one way drop, But I think one of the marineros might be up for a bit of extra cash...............we shall see.
charles_reed
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In fact €200 strikes me as a reasonable price. Why not phone Yiannis? He'll know of anyone up for some extra cash - though I doubt you'll do much better than the Europcar quote you have.
Glyka
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Regarding car cost please note that, for a round trip, toll fees cost around €50. Add fuel for 400 km and 4 hours drive and make a reasonable offer to a taxi.
charles_reed
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Would that people read and understood the question before answering...
Trouble is - he's trying to do the trip @ New Year, when taxi drivers have proably elected to have time off.
IMHO he has a very real problem - having tried travelling myself during Greek National Holidays - and I'd be genuinely interested as to how Carmel gets round the situation.
Glyka
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Carmel2
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Sorted! Struck a deal with one of the marineros..result!
Ocean Safari
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Thats my boy. Up there for thinking down there for dancing
Carmel2
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Ha! How the hell are you guys getting on? Are you still in Messy?
