Car Rental at Santorini Airport

Airport travel guide

Also known as Thira, volcanic Santorini is one of the most scenic — and most popular — Cycladic islands. While the main attraction of Santorini is undoubtedly its beautiful shoreline, it is part of Greece, so there’s also fascinating history dating back for millennia and plenty of hidden gems to explore. These are three of the island’s most interesting attractions:

• Oia. Located on the northwestern edge of the island, Ia (or Oia) is one of the two towns of Santorini and a less crowded alternative to the main town, Thira. The town is known for its stunning sunsets (said to be the most beautiful in all of Greece), well-preserved historical center, and steep cliffside buildings.
• Akrotiri. Not to be confused with the place of the same name in Cyprus, Akrotiri is at the southern end of Santorini. Less developed for tourism and more local in character, the area is known for its ancient settlement that dates back to the 16th century BC. Sophisticated houses, golden figurines, and elaborate wall paintings have been found in the area. Akrotiri is also near a number of beautiful beaches and the Lighthouse of Pharos. Visiting the historical site is one of the best things to do in Santorini, especially for history enthusiasts.
• Thirassia. An even smaller neighboring island usually considered as part of Santorini, Thirassia is just a short boat ride away (most boats are quite small and don’t permit taking a car, though you might be lucky to find one). Despite being only home to about 300 people, the island is home to a number of ancient churches, monasteries, and local villages.

Top international routes

• Athens
• London
• Paris
• Thessaloniki
• Manchester
• Vienna
• Naples
• Milan
• Geneva
• Munich

Main airlines

Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Volotea, easyJet, Wizz Air, and TUI Airways

Terminals

The single passenger terminal serves all domestic and international flights.

Location

Santorini Airport is about 6 km (3.6 mi) southeast of Fira/Thera, the capital of the island of Santorini. Epar.Od. Firon-Ormou Perissis is the main road connecting the airport to town.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $5 per day
• Medium cars - from $7 per day
• Large cars - from $13 per day
• SUVs - from $15 per day
• Station wagons - from $33 per day
• Convertibles - from $10 per day
• Vans - from $65 per day
• Premium cars - from $214 per day

Car rental desks

Most can be found in the arrivals area.

Services and facilities

Although Santorini Airport is quite small, you’ll find some restaurants, snack bars, and shops, a few of which sell local Greek products, a duty-free store, ATMs, and a number of hotels right next to the airport. The airport is generally equipped for travelers with reduced mobility and also offers special assistance, though you should contact your airline at least 48 hours in advance if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

BP gas station at Epar. Od. Firon–Ormou Perissis Road can be reached in about ten minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations on the island of Santorini.

Popular one-way rentals

• Santorini Port (10 km / 6 mi)