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Considered the most romantic island of Greece, Santorini is a small island. For this reason you can visit it far and wide thanks to arental car, by far the best choice to appreciate it to the fullest.
This will allow you to move in total freedom without time limitations. Having your own car will give you the opportunity to visit places that you would not otherwise be able to see relying only on public transportation.
The island of Santorini offers beautiful views in its most hidden corners, villages and unique beaches away from major centers, and so less busy and more authentic. With a rental car you can discover it all!
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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.
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Upon your arrival at Santorini airport, pick up your car at the car rental agencies and drive to your hotel, your vacation home or your rented apartment.
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 time and when you arrive at the airport, all you have to do is pick up the keys.
Renting acar in Santorini is very easy, as the major rental agencies can be found at the airport and in the most important centers. During the summer, given the amount of tourists who flock to the island, it is very difficult to find a car available in Santorini; therefore, it is recommended to book online in advance, to be sure to find the car you want. In this case you will have the opportunity to choose the car you prefer at the lowest price.
Among the most famous international companies we can mention Hertz, Budget, National, Thrifty, Europcar, Alamo and Avis. However, in Santorini there are also very good local car rental agencies, 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 vacation.
Driving in Greece follows similar rules to the rest of Europe and a national driving license is sufficient. Very often the 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 and then get worse and worse, with large potholes and sometimes no room to back up.
Along the roads you will find plenty of fuel stations and refueling will not be a problem, so don’t worry if your car rental agency applies the full/full fuel policy. Usually the full/empty policy charges a much higher fuel cost than the one adopted by the gas stations, so it is better to avoid it whenever possible.
The road signs in Santorini are in Greek and English, while parking on the island is free; the areas concerned are marked with the classic white P with blue background. There are also some private parking lots for a fee and this makes car rental in Santorini even easier.
For rules, limits and advice on driving a car in Santorini, check out 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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