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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thera has to offer.

Where to Eat in Thera

If you’re looking for affordable options, Esperisma Bar-Restaurant (Esperisma Restaurant) and Rare Meat Restaurant (Gali Square Imerovigli) are great picks.

When to visit Thera

Thera in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 12113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thera in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 12113
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 13h 35m.

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 Centauro and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 13h 35m.

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 Centauro and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Thera

Airlines serving Thera

Lufthansa
Good (4,028 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,802 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,385 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (749 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,373 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (189 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (131 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,548 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
Vueling
Good (785 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (219 reviews)
flydubai
Good (63 reviews)
Transavia
Good (80 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thera

From 5-star hotels such as the La Maltese Caldera Concept to great affordable options like the Loizos Stylish Residences, Thera offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 24,213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 42,694 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Panorama Suites and Nemesis.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thera

Most booked hotels in Thera

Santorini Princess Spa Hotel
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,504+
Santorini Kastelli Resort
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,997+
Villa Manos
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,168+
Astro Palace Hotel & Spa
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,220+
Volcano View by Caldera Collection
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 63,602+
Caldera Premium Villas
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,132+

Hiring a car in Thera

Hiring a car in Thera costs ₹ 2,169 per day, on average, or ₹ 13,014 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay ₹ 171 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 ₹ 2,051 and ₹ 2,734. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Compact (Fiat Tipo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Thera costs ₹ 2,169 per day, on average, or ₹ 13,014 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay ₹ 171 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 ₹ 2,051 and ₹ 2,734. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Compact (Fiat Tipo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Thera

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