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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hydra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hydra

With a population of 1,900, Hydra is a must-see destination in Attica, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hydra has to offer.

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When to visit Hydra

Hydra in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hydra in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hydra

Plane

Although Hydra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 48 miles from Hydra. The shortest flight to Hydra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Hydra is to pick up a car hire from Chania, which is about 130 miles from Hydra. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Chania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hydra, including Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Hydra takes 420 miles and will cost you around £54. From Sofia, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 690 miles.

Plane

Although Hydra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 48 miles from Hydra. The shortest flight to Hydra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Hydra is to pick up a car hire from Chania, which is about 130 miles from Hydra. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Chania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hydra, including Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Hydra takes 420 miles and will cost you around £54. From Sofia, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 690 miles.

Airports near Hydra

PASParikia Paros
ATHAthens Eleftherios V.
KLXKalamata

Airlines serving Hydra

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hydra

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Leto Hydra to great affordable options like the Mistral Hotel, Hydra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £294 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hydra

Most booked hotels in Hydra

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Angelica Traditional Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hotel Leto Hydra
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£210+
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Glaros Guesthouse
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in Hydra

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Hydra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Hydra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

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