Santorini car rental comparison

Car Rental on Santorini

Home to romantic sunsets and breathtaking clifftop views, Santorini is an oasis in the heart of the Cyclades. With rental cars on Santorini, you can explore the island's many highlights, from the best beaches to ancient archaeological sites. If island-hopping is your style, you can take interconnecting ferries throughout the Cyclades and beyond. Find out what else you can discover when you rent a car on Santorini.

What should I consider when renting a car on Santorini?

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Book the best car rental on Santorini

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1. What type of vehicle should I rent in Santorini?
Opt for a compact or convertible vehicle when choosing your car rental on Santorini. This will make navigating the narrow coastal streets easier.

2. What is the speed limit in Santorini?
Speed limits are 40 mph across the island and lower in residential areas where signposted.

3. Can I pick up my car from the airport?
Sure. You can pick up vehicles from Santorini National Airport or in city centers like Thira. You can also book convenient airport pick-ups worldwide with HAPPYCAR, including cheap car rentals at Sacramento Airport SMF and cheap car rentals at Miami Airport MIA.

Santorini’s top attractions

In the south (Akrotiri), you'll find a cluster of beautiful attractions, including Akrotiri Lighthouse, the premier spot on the island for sunset views. You can also uncover the ancient past at Akrotiri's archaeological site, which is home to many pre and post-eruption artifacts from around 1613 BC. It’s worth stopping by the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Thira first, as it gives you a greater narration of the island’s ancient history. There, you'll find Minoan-influenced paintings, ancient figurines, and a fossilized olive tree dating back some 62,000 years. Ancient Thera can be found on the east coast and includes atmospheric temple ruins, houses, and mosaics dating back to Hellenistic and Byzantine eras. 

At Argyros Canava, you’ll find the bright and atmospheric Art Space housed in a local wine cavern. Just nearby, you'll find the kitsch but fun Wine Museum at another winery, Koutsoyannopoulos. Both make fantastic detours when exploring the island’s wine heritage with a car hire on Santorini. You'll find fine attractions clustered around the island capital, Thira, including the picturesque Old Port and the sun-kissed Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. Just up the coast, the spectacular Skaros Rock offers breathtaking cliff views along narrow paths. Don’t skimp on the north with a cheap car hire on Santorini. There, you’ll find pretty Ahmoudi Port and the island’s Maritime Museum.

Tip: Santorini is home to ancient wine culture. The resilient grapes of the island are much-loved by Greeks. Take a tour of these wineries across the island, from Argyros and Gaia to Vassaltis and Venetsanos.

Best Beaches on Santorini

A Santorini car rental can take you to any corner of the island in about an hour. Many of the best beaches are found along the south and east coasts. They offer good parking for a Santorini car rental. In Akrotiri, you'll find the famed Black, White, and Red Beaches, so named because of their volcanic make-up. Two of the prettiest beaches are found along the south coast. Vlihada Beach and Agios Georgios Beach are well-tended with good dining options, impressive cliffs, and coastal views. Between Perivolos and Perissa, you'll find Perissa Beach, a long black sandy beach with an all-night beach bar. Further up the northeast coast, you'll find Kamari Beach, a popular area renowned for its calm waters.

What to eat on Santorini

With car rentals on Santorini, you can visit the freshest seafood restaurants. Don’t miss out on Lauda in the north, the premier fish destination on the island, which offers fantastic freshly caught and prepared dishes. Aermeni is another fantastic seafood option nearby, which offers grilled sardines and stuffed calamari. Be sure to park your rental car on Santorini for the night in Thira, where you’ll find some of the finest bars on the island, as well as versatile, Greek fusion-style restaurants like Ovac, Idol, and Mylos. If you’re exploring the wine country, with a low-cost car hire on Santorini, Aroma Avlis and Selene pair local wines perfectly with spectacular courses of pork and cod.

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