How do you get around Santorini without a car?

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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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The quickest way to get from Fira to Oia (Station) is to taxi which costs €35 - €50 and takes 12 min.

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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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Oia is by far the most expensive village, both for food and accommodation – it's known for being the honeymooner's village.

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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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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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On average, a trip to Santorini will cost around $1,500-$2,000 per person for a week-long stay. This includes flights, accommodation, food, and activities. However, the cost can vary depending on the time of year you visit, the type of accommodation you choose, and the activities you participate in.

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The Kardashians stayed at Celestia Grand, south of Fira. They also did a boat tour of Santorini beaches and the volcano and went to Mykonos.

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Santorini is best known as a romantic island with one-of-a-kind views, whereas Mykonos is more about sandy beaches and spirited partying. Depending on the vibe you seek, both islands suit holidays à deux. Solo travellers and groups of friends will also find both appealing, though Mykonos offers more in terms of edge.

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Escape Oia and Fira. Get out of these hot spots and head to the lesser-known parts of the island: Emborio, Finikia, Colombo Beach, and Pyrgos all showcase the charm of Santorini without the packs of people.

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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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Otherwise, all other excursions will end at Fira where folks need to make their way down to the tender pier via cable car, donkey, or walking. Keep in mind that if you want to avoid the donkeys and cable car, you do always have the option of walking down to the tender.

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