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Car rental in Thira

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Good to know

Nearest airport
Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)
Parking in the centre
Mostly free
Region
South Aegean
City IATA code
JTR
Time zone
Europe/Athens
Currency
EUR
Driving side
Right-hand traffic
Rental offices
24
Rental companies
5

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Where to pick up a car in Thira

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Thira by car

Thira covers Santorini and a scattering of smaller islands, where a drowned volcano leaves a crescent of cliffs with villages perched on the rim. Vines grow in low woven baskets to survive the wind, and the dark beaches lie on the outer side.

Driving in Thira

Parking in the centre is mostly free. Streets in the old centre are narrow, a smaller car is easier.

Arriving by road

Fira is reached mainly by roads on its eastern side, and only a few of its streets suit motor vehicles because the caldera-ridge layout is packed with lanes open to pedestrians, motorcycles and donkeys. From the port, every vehicle climbs a steep road with seven 180 degree turns.

From the airport without a car

KTEL Santorini buses link the airport with Fira, the island’s transit hub, where services from Oia, Kamari, Perissa and Akrotiri also arrive. The central square, Plateia Theotokopoulou, has the bus and taxi station.

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Rules of the road in Greece

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Speed limits
50 / 90 / 130 km/h
Alcohol limit
0.5 ‰
Motorway tolls
motorway tolls paid at the barrier

What kind of car do you need?

Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.

Frequently asked questions

Greece: which side of the road do they drive on?

On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.

Which currency will I be charged in?

Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.

Can I drive the car into another country?

Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.

Where do I park in the centre of Thira?

Street parking in the centre is mostly free.

Do I need an International Driving Permit?

A non-EU licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

What are the speed limits in Greece?

50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.

Are the motorways tolled?

Motorways charge at the barrier.

Where can I pick up a rental car in Thira?

In the city centre: Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, Thrifty and 5 independent offices. Elsewhere in the city: 14 independent offices. More rental desks are at Santorini (Thira) National Airport.

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