This is a small guideline when arriving at Santorini Airport. It is possible to hire top Airport car rental in Greece. Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR) has been a small airport located just north of the village of Kamari and 7 km from the capital Thira. The airport is a combined military and civilian airport. Airlines that have regular traffic here is Olympic Airlines, Aegean Airlines and British Airways Athens. In the summer, this airport is operated by more than 20 different charter airlines. There are very few facilities at the airport. No tax free, but a jewelry store. The airport has an ATM and a bar.
Santorini is one of the few islands of the Cyclades, with its own airport. Buses run between the airport and Thira, and some hotels also offer their own transportation. Be ready to book the smallest car to save money! Note that it can sometimes be cheaper to book a smaller car, just make sure it can accommodate the required number of people and their luggage. Get going and get a car hire to save money in Greece!
Ask about the possibility of opting for a better, yet economical vehicle when you reach Santorini Airport car agency counter. You can sometimes get lucky and get a free upgraded drive.
Once you get to Santorini Airport and rent a car, make sure you follow the below tips to travel around Greece with total ease:
- Give the car on time. Give the car in time to avoid excessive fees. Be sure to call ahead if you decide to rent the car for another day.
- Full tank. Be sure to turn the car with a full tank if so provided in the lease. Most agencies calculate a price higher than the gas stations and some may impose a fee if you forgot to fill the tank.
- Gasoline. Many Greece agencies offer the option of paying for a full tank in advance or you fill it before returning the car. The last option is usually cheaper.
Santorini is the jewel of the Cyclades; it is unlike anything you can imagine. You can get a car and visit the small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands! The most important towns are: Fira, Imerovigli and Oia.
As soon as you arrive at the Port of Santorini Athinios, you will be left speechless! Fira is the capital on the edge of a cliff about 300 m. In Puerto Viejo is lowered by cable car or donkey or low 600 steps. The view of the caldera from Fira is spectacular. Despite your accommodation location, you can get there without issues. Consider staying in Kamari on the side of the island where the beaches are, or near the cliffs overlooking the Caldera, i.e. the sunken crater of the volcano. Moreover, you can book a hotel in Oia, which is nicer. How about car hire at Santorini Airport to tour the island?
Note that all prices of car hire Santorini Airport include the necessary insurance coverage and unlimited mileage.
