Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Thera travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thera

With a population of 2.376, Thera is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Thera deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Thera

Thera in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15296
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thera in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15296
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thera

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Thera from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 230 km from Thera. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Thera from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 230 km from Thera. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Thera

JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Thera

Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,217 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,392 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (377 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (241 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (250 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thera

From 5-star hotels such as the Katikies Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World to great affordable options like the Loizos Stylish Residences, Thera offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 13,385 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 51,232 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nemesis and Bedspot Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thera

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Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,176+
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La Perla Villas and Suites - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 35,536+
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Pegasus Suites & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 29,042+
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Volcano View by Caldera Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 154,951+
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Athina Luxury Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,521+
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El Greco Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,266+
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Hiring a car in Thera

Hiring a car in Thera costs ₹ 1,043 per day, on average, or ₹ 2,086 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 185 per litre in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,219 and ₹ 2,958. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Thera, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Thera costs ₹ 1,043 per day, on average, or ₹ 2,086 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 185 per litre in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,219 and ₹ 2,958. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Thera, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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