Is Uber available in Fira?

Yes, there is Uber in Santorini, but it works a little differently to normal. You'll still use the Uber app, but it'll connect you with local taxi drivers rather than Uber drivers. Santorini is a very popular island, and there aren't many taxis available, so you might want to consider using public transport instead.



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

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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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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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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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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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Santorini Airport to Fira By Bus Your first and cheapest option is to take the public bus. Buses are large, coach-style, and all air-conditioned, so you can expect a comfortable journey. The airport has one arrivals terminal, so you go outside and see the KTEL bus stop, which takes you into Fira.

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Greece has no Uber, Lyft, or other ridesharing. In Athens, you can use the Taxibeat app. It is similar, but it calls regular taxis. Like Uber/Lyft, drivers must maintain a good rating or there are kicked out of the program.

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One of the biggest drawbacks of taking an Uber in Santorini is definitely the cost. No matter where you're going on the island, there's a base fare of €36.

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Taxi drivers will expect you to round up the bill or add about 10 per cent to the fare, while bar staff and luggage porters will appreciate some coins to say thanks – a euro is plenty. Your local leader may discuss the idea of running a group tipping kitty on the first day of your trip.

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Most shops and restaurants on Santorini accept credit cards, but it is a good idea to have some cash on hand for small purchases like bottled water and snacks. ATMs are easy to find in all of Santorini's main towns. Most restaurants in Santorini, like Marinera in Fira, accept credit cards.

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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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Santorini has a special Airport Express Bus, which runs a direct route to Santorini's main town of Fira. With no other stops, the ride takes only 10 minutes, and will only cost you €1.80. You'll find the bus stop just outside of the arrivals area of the airport, and you can easily buy tickets on the bus (cash only).

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Fira, sometimes spelt 'Thira,' is the capital of the Greek island of Santorini. If you've seen photos of Santorini in the past, with its whitewashed rectangular buildings overlooking the contrasting, rich blue hues of the Mediterranean – well, then, this is where you can find that same enchanting scenery.

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The driving distance between Santorini Airport and Fira town (Thira or Thera) is approximately 5.1 km / 3.2 miles.

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