What is the best way to travel around Santorini?

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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How to move around Santorini?
  1. Public Buses (KTEL) The central bus station lies in Fira, the capital, where buses depart frequently. ...
  2. Car rentals in Santorini. By having a car, you can explore the island at your own pace and access the most secluded spots! ...
  3. Taxis and private transfers. ...
  4. Organized Tours. ...
  5. Water Taxis. ...
  6. Cable car.


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Public transportation is the best way to get around in Santorini on a budget. Local buses, in particular, are quite cheap and they take you to almost all the parts of the 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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We highly recommend renting a car in Santorini for at least a day or two of your trip. While it may not be necessary for the entire visit, having a vehicle will allow you to see so many amazing places that you wouldn't otherwise be able to. With that said, everyone has a different travel style and budget to work with.

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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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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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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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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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Oia. Oia is Santorini's most picturesque town and has some of the island's best hotels. It's located at the northern tip of the island and is famous for its fabulous sunset views. The town is busy through the day up until sunset (when it's packed in high season) but then gets quiet quickly after the sun goes down.

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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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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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Of course the number one suggestion is the neighboring island of Therasia; the quickest, easiest and most inexpensive day trip as it lies just opposite of Santorini. There are several daily tours that depart from the port of Ammoudi and it only takes about 20 minutes to get there.

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The currency of Santorini is the Euro (€), as in the rest of Greece. Across the island, there are ATMs and banks, where you can also exchange money.

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Don't stay in Oia or Thera Oia 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.

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Fira is the beautiful capital of the island and the biggest and most cosmopolitan settlement of Santorini. It is located in the western edge of the island, opposite the volcano and the two volcanic islands, Palaia Kammeni and Nea Kammeni that lie in the sea.

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The best place to stay in Santorini on a friends' trip is Fira town. This place combines the beauty of natural landscapes and an exciting nightlife. It is also the hub of shopping, where you can enjoy the liveliness of the island, and where all the action takes place.

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Santorini has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. If you enjoy hot perfect sunny days the best time to visit Santorini is between June and September. The hottest month of the year is August with an average daily maximum of 30 C and an average low of 24 C.

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If you're planning a trip to Santorini, there are a few things you should know about the cost of your journey. On average, a trip to Santorini will cost around $1,500-$2,000 per person for a week-long stay.

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Three Blue Domes Santorini - Monuments The most photographed Santorini blue domes churches are located in Oia and are the churches of Agios Spiridonas (Saint Spyridon) and Anastaseos (the Church of the Resurrection). Both are built at the edge of the cliffs right next to one another.

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