Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Thera travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thera

With a population of 2.376, Thera is a must-see destination in South Aegean, 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 Thera has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Thera

If you’re looking for affordable options, Esperisma Bar-Restaurant (Esperisma Restaurant) and Cacio e Pepe (25is Martiou) are great picks.

When to visit Thera

Thera in August
Estimated flight+hotel price
£44
2 travellers
Flight to Thera
3 nights at hotel
Thera in August
Estimated flight+hotel price
£44
2 travellers
Flight to Thera
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Thera

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Thera include easyJet, Jet2 and Wizz Air. The shortest flight to Thera from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 249 km from Thera. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Thera include easyJet, Jet2 and Wizz Air. The shortest flight to Thera from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 249 km from Thera. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Thera

JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Thera

Lufthansa
Good (8,152 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,125 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,011 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,475 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,631 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,361 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,440 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,683 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,675 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (230 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (425 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thera

From 5-star hotels such as the Katikies Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World to great affordable options like the Abyssanto Suites & Spa, Thera offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £317 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Plastiras Rooms and Costa Marina Villas.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thera

Most booked hotels in Thera

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Smaragdi Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£167+
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Santorini Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Astarte Suites
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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Cliff Side Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£164+
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El Greco Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Hiring a car in Thera

Hiring a car in Thera costs £22 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Thera.

Expect to pay £1.63 per litre in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.54 and £26.06. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Thera costs £22 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Thera.

Expect to pay £1.63 per litre in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.54 and £26.06. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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