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 April
Estimated package price
C$ 109
2 travellers
Flight to Thera
3 nights at hotel
Thera in April
Estimated package price
C$ 109
2 travellers
Flight to Thera
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Thera

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Thera from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 16h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 143 miles from Thera. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Alamo, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Thera from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 16h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 143 miles from Thera. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Alamo, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Thera

JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Thera

Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,870 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,210 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,324 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,502 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,888 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (217 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (399 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (246 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$ 153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 488 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nemesis and Bedspot Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thera

Most booked hotels in Thera

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Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 205+
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Perissa Bay
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 54+
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Andronis Luxury Suites
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,094+
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Lilium Hotel Santorini
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Santorini Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Cliff Side Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 245+
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Renting a car in Thera

Renting a car in Thera costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 226 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Thera.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.17 and C$ 52.22. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Thera costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 226 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Thera.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.17 and C$ 52.22. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.