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. Hydra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Hydra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 78 km from Hydra. The shortest flight to Hydra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hydra.
Another option to get to Hydra is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 74 km from Hydra. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record Go, among others, in Athens.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hydra, including Union Ivkoni, City Lines and FlixBus. From Sofia, the bus ride to Hydra takes 1094 km and will cost you around £67. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £114 for a journey of 1497 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Leto Hotel to great affordable options like the Mistral Hotel, Hydra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £229 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.15 and £26.87.