Thera car rentals from C$ 15/day

Due to the narrow roads in the city, but also outside, it is recommended that you rent a smaller car, as you will have less problem squeezing through the narrow streets and finding a parking spot with it. For travelers who want to feel the wind in their hair for the ultimate summer experience, a convertible may be the right choice. Stick shift vehicles are still the main choice of car in Thera and an automatic one may cost extra.

Speed limits change quite often in Thera and the whole of Santorini, so always look at the posted signs. Within the city limits, usually 30-50 km/h (18-31 mph) is permitted and 65 km/h (40 mph) is the limit for open roads; however, it is very important to adjust your speed and slow down considerably when the streets narrow or the road is partially obstructed.

Parking in Santorini is free in almost every area, but during the holiday season it may take some time to snatch up one of the coveted spaces. Most of the historic places have their own parking spaces outside, so finding one should be no problem. At the beaches, there are also usually free parking spots as well.

On average a rental car in Thera costs C$ 27 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Thera. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Thera is C$ 10.10 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 121 and C$ 162, depending on the car size.

Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Thera.

Car rental companies onsite at Santorini airport include Centauro, ADDCAR RENTAL, Europcar, Autounion Car Rental, Budget, Drive SA and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santorini airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Budget and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Thera costs C$ 84 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Thera costs C$ 63 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Thera costs C$ 12 per day, on average.

In Thera, cars are most frequently rented at Centauro Epar. Od. Mesarias-Archeas Thiras (3 km from city centre ).

The minimum age is 21 years old. Many Thera car rental companies request proof of at least one-year of experience and charge an additional fee for young drivers. Also, the driver’s license name must match the credit card’s name. Very few car rentals in Thera accept debit cards.

We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance for your car rental. Early booking through KAYAK will ensure the type of car you want is available and you will get the correct quotation with no hidden fees. Specify a pick-up location outside Thera International Airport (JTR) to cut costs.