Sitia travel guide

Sitia Tourism | Sitia Guide

You're Going to Love Sitia

With a population of 8 707, Sitia is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sitia has to offer.

When to visit Sitia

Sitia in February
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sitia in February
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sitia

Plane

When flying to Sitia, you’ll arrive at Sitia (JSH), which is located 1 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sitia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sitia is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 235 km from Sitia. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Sitia, you’ll arrive at Sitia (JSH), which is located 1 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sitia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sitia is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 235 km from Sitia. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Sitia

Airlines serving Sitia

easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (79 reviews)
Olympic Air
Excellent (38 reviews)

Where to stay in Sitia

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £74 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sitia

Most booked hotels in Sitia

Hotel Sea Breeze
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£34+
Elysee Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Itanos
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£46+
Nora Hotel
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£35+

Hiring a car in Sitia

Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Sitia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.07 and £26.75. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sitia, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Sitia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.07 and £26.75. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sitia, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.