Are there taxis or Uber on Santorini?

However, you won't find traditional services like UberX on the island. Instead, it connects you with drivers from local taxis and transportation companies with the following options: Uber Taxi, Uber Comfort, and Uber Van. Santorini is one of a few locations where the ride-share app operates in the country!



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Whether you go from the Santorini airport to Oia or Thera and vice versa, get where you're going with the Uber app you already know. Request a ride to and from JTR at the tap of a button.

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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus.

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On the downside, finding a taxi at night during the high season may be frustrating, as you'll only see a few of them running on the roads. While the only taxi station is located in Fira Town, you can find a few others at the airport and Athinios port. You can call the taxi central bus station at 0030 22860-22-555.

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Travel by Bus While it won't take you to all places on the island, it is the cheapest way to go around with prices ranging between 1.8 to 2.5 euros. The bus stations are pre-defined and fixed – you can't stop wherever you like. Sometimes, they may arrive packed with people so you'll have to wait for the next one.

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A water taxi is available as well and connects two of the most renowned beaches - Kamari and Perissa. Taxis also constitute an option; however, the number of taxis in Santorini is limited so catching one is quite unlikely, especially during the high season.

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Typical taxi fares for 1 to 4 persons : From the Port (athinios port) to Oia (Ia), approximately 40,00 Euro. From the Airport to Fira (capital), approximately 20,00 Euro. From the Airport to Oia (Ia), approximately 35,00 Euro. From Fira (capital) to Oia (Ia), approximately 25,00 Euro.

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The quickest way to get from Oia (Station) to Fira is to taxi which costs €35 - €50 and takes 12 min. Is there a direct bus between Oia (Station) and Fira? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oia and arriving at Fira. Services depart hourly, and operate every day.

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Taxis on the island do not operate using taximeters, Santorini taxi fares are fixed depending on your destination. To avoid being overcharged, we fully recommend discussing a set price with your driver before you set off. Once in Santorini, you shouldn't pay more than around €45 for any journey you need to take.

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The taxi drivers set the price cause they know they are the only ones allowed to work there. There is literally not enough taxis for all the visitors and they keep it that way. That's the going rate, and it's set by supply and demand.

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Yes, you can drink tap water in Santorini. Like all of the rest of the country, the water in Santorini meets EU standards for water quality. Most of the water you will drink in Santorini will come from a desalination plant.

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Payments can be made mainly in cash. The bulk of taxi drivers have POS machines and accept bank cards. However, this is not a rule. Thus, you should have euros with you (preferably small bills), as cab drivers usually don't give change from big banknotes.

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Cruise passengers that like to explore ports independently will be happy to know that most highlights of Santorini are easy to explore on your own. You will find almost all you need to discover Santorini on your own as you step out of the tender boat at the pier in the port of Skala.

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Taxis come and go all day between Fira and Oia. They either go directly to the Oia bus square or make a stop there, after dropping off passengers somewhere else in the village, in hopes of picking up more passengers before returning to Fira. The bus between Fira and Oia is roughly an hourly departure.

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Taking a taxi from Santorini airport to Fira is the easiest and quickest transfer option. Taxis are available 24/7, and only take 25 minutes to reach Fira. There is no flat rate fee for taxis at Santorini airport, they are charged by a taximeter based on distance. The approximate fee to Fira will be 30€.

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How to get from Santorini Airport to Oia by taxi. Taxis are the most handy and hassle-free way to travel around Santorini. Available around the clock, a taxi transfer from Santorini Airport to Oia takes about 25 minutes while the average fixed fare is around €40.

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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.

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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.

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Transport: How To Get Around On Santorini. The towns in Santorini (such as Oia and Fira) are small enough to be walkable by foot for restaurants and most other things, but if you want to do some exploring outside of town you'll need transport.

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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.

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Theoretically, taxis in Santorini accept payments in cash but also via bank cards (debit or credit cards). Nevertheless, since taxis aren't obliged, for the moment, to have an electronic POS, the great bulk of the island's taxis don't allow card payments. Therefore, you should always carry some cash with you.

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