Car hire at Thera Santorini Airport

There are a number of small restaurants and cafés at Santorini Airport. In the Arrivals area by the car hire area there is also a phone shop that offers travellers SIM cards with internet access and speaking time, that you can use for your trip to Santorini to avoid charges on your mobile. There is also a first-aid station, currency exchange kiosks and an ATM if you need to get any cash out for your trip.

If you are planning to do a lot of driving during your trip to Santorini, consider booking a car with Avance, where you can add one additional driver to your booking free of charge. Or select Hertz, whose standard vehicles include unlimited mileage. If you have an early or late arrival or departure, consider Avis, who offer a 24/7 service at the airport.

You’ll need to bring your driving licence with you, which needs to be valid for the full period you are hiring the car. You’ll also need to bring the card you reserved your booking with if you have booked online in advance, or a method of payment if you are booking your vehicle at the airport. It’s also a good idea to bring another form of photo ID with you, like your passport or ID card.

At Santorini Airport there are a wide range of vehicles you can choose from, depending on your requirements. Those visiting Santorini on a budget can choose one of the economy vehicles, families visiting the island can make use of the SUV options, which have additional space for passengers and luggage. There are also premium vehicles available to hire, which work great for business trips or special occasions.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION (R976/day).

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santorini/Thira Airport to off-airport locations include ACROPOLIS , Advance Car And Truck Rental, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Caldera, diRENT, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar.