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Considered the most romantic of Greece’s islands, Santorini is a small island. That is why you can visit it far and wide with a rental car, by far the best choice to appreciate it to the fullest.
This will allow you to move around in total freedom without time constraints. Having your own car will give you the opportunity to visit places that you would otherwise not be able to see relying solely on public transport.
The island of Santorini offers wonderful sights in its most hidden corners, villages and unique beaches far from the major centres, and thus less frequented and more authentic. With a rental car you can discover it all!
Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the airport of Santorini, to book click here.
The prices of car rental at the at the airport of Santorini varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car rental companies at the airport of Santorini. To compare rates click here.
Upon arrival at Santorini Airport, pick up your car from the car rental agencies and drive to your hotel, holiday home or rented flat.
Remember that in July and August many tourists are in Santorini and the availability of rental cars ends weeks in advance. Book your car in good time and when you arrive at the airport all you have to do is pick up the keys.
Renting a car in Santorini is very easy, as major rental agencies can be found at the airport and in the most important centres. During the summer, due to the amount of tourists flocking to the island, it is very difficult to find a car available in Santorini; it is therefore recommended to book online in good time directly from home, to be sure of finding the car you want. In this case, you will be able to choose the car you prefer at the lowest price.
Popular international companies include Hertz, Budget, National, Thrifty, Europcar, Alamo and Avis. However, there are also some very good local car rental agencies in Santorini, such as Santorini easy car rental, Vazeos car, Spiridakos or Dimitris. The latter on average provide lower prices, sometimes at the expense of customer service. But turning a blind eye to improvised offices or creatively managed emergency situations remains a great way to save money on holiday.
Driving in Greece follows similar rules to other EU countries and a driving licence from a member state is sufficient. Very often rental companies also ask for a credit card, which must be in the name of the driver or one of the participants in the trip.
It is advisable to get advice from the rental company on the state of the roads for which your car is suitable: many of the dirt roads in the interior of the island seem good at first, only to get worse and worse, with large potholes and sometimes no room to reverse.
Along the roads you will find plenty of petrol stations and refuelling will not be a problem, so don’t worry if your car rental agency applies a full/full fuel policy. Usually the full/empty policy charges a much higher fuel cost than that adopted by petrol stations, so it is much better to avoid it whenever possible.
Road signs in Santorini are in Greek and English, while parking on the island is free of charge; the areas concerned are marked with the classic white P with a blue background. There are also some paid private car parks, which makes renting a car in Santorini even easier.
For the rules, limits and advice on driving a car in Santorini, see the Driving in Greece page.
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Santorini.
To reserve a car in Santorini a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Santorini allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Santorini always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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