Updated September 28, 2026 ยท NomadCue Editorial Team
Ferryhopper vs Omio
Ferryhopper
Omio
Higher score in this comparison
Ferryhopper vs Omio: the differences
| Compare | FerryhopperReviewVisitVisit | OmioReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Ferry, Transfers | Flights, Rail, Bus, Ferry, Car rental, Transfers, Rail passCovers more |
| Booking fees | Booking fee may apply, shown pre-payment | Service fee + booking rate, non-refundable |
| Cancellation terms | Operator terms apply; EUR 6 fee per booking | Provider terms; >24h air, >72h ferry, >1h train/bus |
Same on both: Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- Omio scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.6.
- Products: only Omio offers Flights, Rail, Bus.
- Support channels: only Omio offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Omio: 2013 vs 2016.
Our verdict on each
Ferryhopper
Ferryhopper books ferry crossings and port transfers in one place, which is what sets it apart from the alternatives listed. It suits island-hoppers planning short trips who want fares in euro and a chat team to sort changes, and it started trading in 2016.
Omio
Omio suits travellers whose trip changes mode halfway, since the same search covers flights, rail and bus and the company behind it has traded since 2013. Fees sit on top of the booking rate and cancellations follow the provider's terms, so it appeals to people who value convenience in booking over the lowest total price.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ferryhopper | Omio |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 8.2 | 8.4Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Ferryhopper | Omio |
|---|---|---|
| Flights, trains and car rental | 106 of 521 | 33 of 521 |
| Cruises and ferries | 24 of 118 | 6 of 118 |
| Airport transfers | 35 of 165 | 13 of 165 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ferryhopper | Omio |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Ferryhopper S.A. | Omio Corp. |
| Headquarters | Greece | Germany |
| Founded | 2016 | 2013Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Chat, Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Pros and cons
Ferryhopper
Pros
- Ferry and transfers sit in the same booking flow, so a crossing and its onward transfer can be arranged in one place
- A mobile app is available for searching routes and managing trips
- Chat and a help centre cover pre-booking questions and disruption
Cons
- A booking fee may apply, shown before payment, on top of the fare
- Cancellation follows operator terms and carries a per booking fee in euro
- Support runs on chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed
Omio
Pros
- flights, rail and bus puts flights, rail, bus, ferry, car rental, transfers and rail passes in the same place, so a trip that changes mode can be arranged without moving between sites.
- Support runs on chat, email and phone, which gives a traveller several routes to a person when a booking goes wrong.
- There is a mobile app, so confirmations for a multi-leg trip stay to hand between planning and departure.
Cons
- Every booking carries Service fee + booking rate, non-refundable, and that fee is not returned, so a change of mind still leaves the charge in place.
- Refunds run on Provider terms; >24h air, >72h ferry, >1h train/bus, so the provider decides the outcome on each mode and no site-wide refund rule applies.
- Latam Travellers states 0 hidden fees, no contracts, so a traveller focused purely on cost weighs that fee position against Service fee + booking rate, non-refundable here.
Who each suits
Ferryhopper
Who it suits
- Travellers crossing between islands who want the ferry and the transfer in one booking
- Anyone arranging port or airport transfers on the same trip as the crossing
- Families booking short routes and preferring to handle changes over chat
Who should look elsewhere
- Long haul trips built around rail or bus, since FlixBus covers bus only and Ferryhopper lists ferry and transfers
- Travellers who need a free cancellation outside operator terms, since Latam Travellers offers 0 hidden fees, no contracts
- Anyone after car hire as part of the booking, which Hertz Bahamas WiFi covers with car rental and transfers
Omio
Who it suits
- Travellers mixing modes, since flights, rail and bus covers flights, rail, bus, ferry, car rental, transfers and rail passes.
- Anyone planning away from a laptop, because a mobile app is available for tickets and confirmations.
- People who want a choice of support route, given chat, email and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone unwilling to add a service fee to every booking, where Latam Travellers states 0 hidden fees, no contracts.
- Coach-only travellers, who can book straight with FlixBus, since it covers bus.
- Buyers after a car and transfers alone, since Hertz Bahamas WiFi lists car rental and transfers, a narrower range than flights, rail and bus.
Current offers
Ferryhopper
Current offer
Discount code
Up to 50% to Helsinki and Tallinn with Viking Line: up to 50%
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
1 of 2 tickets for free: Sardinia and Corsica with Moby Lines: 1 of 2 tickets free
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
EUR 1 vehicle fare on ferry return trips to the Cyclades: EUR 1 vehicle fare
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
50% on same-day return trips with Alpha Lines: 50%
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Omio
Current offer
Discount code
10% App New Customer Discount: 10%, up to 80 EUR
Code APPNEW10; app only; first-time customers; valid until 30 Nov 2026
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
10% New Customer Discount: 10%, up to 80 EUR
Code NEW10; first-time customers; valid until 30 Nov 2026
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
12% New Customer Discount in Japan: 12%, max 15 EUR
Code OMIOJP12; train, bus, ferries; domestic Japan; until 1 Jan 2027
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
12% New Customer Discount in Japan: 12%, max 15 EUR
Code TRAVELJP12; train, bus, ferries; domestic Japan; until 1 Jan 2027
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
25% new customer discount in Brazil: 25%, max 10 EUR
Code VEMDEOMIO25; bus tickets to Brazil; new customers; until 1 Jan 2027
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Ferryhopper | Omio |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Japan | No | Yes |
| New Zealand | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Ferryhopper
Is there a booking fee on top of the fare?+
A booking fee may apply and is shown before payment, so the total is visible at checkout. The amount is listed under booking fees and can vary by route and operator. Factor it into the fare rather than expecting a single all in price.
What happens if I cancel a booking?+
Cancellation depends on the terms set by the operator running each sailing, and a per booking fee applies on top. That means a refund is never automatic, so check the specific route rules before you book. The exact conditions sit in the cancellation terms.
Omio
What does it cost to book through Omio?+
Omio adds a service fee on top of the booking rate, and that fee is described as non-refundable, so the total is settled when the booking is made. For a multi-leg trip, Service fee + booking rate, non-refundable is the term to weigh before choosing the site, since it applies to every booking placed.
What happens if I need to cancel a booking?+
Cancellation follows the provider's own terms, and the notice required differs by mode of travel, with air, ferry and train or bus each working to their own window. Check Provider terms; >24h air, >72h ferry, >1h train/bus against the journey you are holding, because the provider's policy decides the outcome rather than any site wide rule.