Renting a smaller car makes navigating and parking in the villages that you will visit significantly easier. Driving in Santorini is on the right-hand side of the road similar to most of Europe and the USA. We recommend purchasing a SIM card with data when you arrive in Greece.
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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus.
Don't stay in Oia or TheraOia and Thera (also known as Fira) are the biggest towns in Santorini, and the site of most of the hotels and other places to stay. Thera/Fira is also where the cruise ship passengers unload, and Oia is where everyone goes to watch the sunset.
Santorini is the top tourist destination in Greece and is world-famous for its unique natural beauty. The caldera with the white villages on top, the sunken volcano, and the charming sunset make it a popular place for vacation. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.
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.
When planning your Santorini vacation and figuring out the transportation logistics, you might wonder if there is Uber on the island. Well, if Uber is your preferred mode of transportation, then you're in luck! Uber does currently operate on the iconic Cycladic island.
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.
I have a USA license. Do i need an International driving permit too, if i want to rent a car in Santorini? Yes . An international driving permit, together with your country's license, is required by local authorities in order to be able to drive in Greece.
Typical taxi fares for 1 to 4 persons :From the Port (athinios port) to Fira (capital), approximately 25,00 Euro. 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.
Santorini is pretty safe. Travelers report feeling comfortable walking around the streets both day and night. Even pickpocketing is few and far between here.
Yes. Compared to several islands, Santorini is expensive. However, I would argue that it's not the most expensive island (in my experience, that's Mykonos). I would also argue that while Santorini can be expensive, it is possible to visit the island without spending a fortune.
U.S. citizen tourists/temporary residents with stays less than six months with a valid United States driver's license can drive in Greece with their U.S. license. For stays more than 185 days in Greece: A Greek license may be required.
U.S. citizen tourists/temporary residents with stays less than six months with a valid United States driver's license can drive in Greece with their U.S. license. For stays more than 185 days in Greece: A Greek license may be required.