Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Thera travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thera

With a population of 2,376, Thera is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thera has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Thera

If you’re looking for affordable options, Esperisma Bar-Restaurant (Esperisma Restaurant) and Cacio e Pepe (25is Martiou) are great picks.

When to visit Thera

Thera in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thera in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thera

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Thera from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 230 km from Thera. You’ll find branches of Record go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Thera from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 230 km from Thera. You’ll find branches of Record go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Thera

JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Thera

Lufthansa
Good (8,224 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,572 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,590 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,879 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,488 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,746 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (237 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (440 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thera

From 5-star hotels such as the Katikies Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World to great affordable options like the Loizos Stylish Residences, Thera offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 464 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bedspot Hostel and Plastiras Rooms.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thera

Most booked hotels in Thera

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Santorini Princess Spa Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 294+
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Smaragdi Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 232+
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La Perla Villas
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 580+
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Athina Luxury Suites
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 413+
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Pegasus Suites & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 332+
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Renting a car in Thera

Renting a car in Thera costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 251 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations in Thera.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 per litre in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.30 and C$ 52.40. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Thera costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 251 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations in Thera.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 per litre in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.30 and C$ 52.40. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.