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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thera has to offer.

Where to Eat in Thera

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lauda Restaurant Oia (Nikolaou Nomikou Oia) and Ombra at Esperas Santorini Hotel (Oia) are great picks.

When to visit Thera

Thera in February
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thera in February
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thera

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Thera from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 143 miles from Thera. You’ll find branches of Centauro and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Thera, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Thera from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 143 miles from Thera. You’ll find branches of Centauro and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Thera

Airlines serving Thera

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,594 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,891 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (767 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,441 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (148 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,428 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
Vueling
Good (810 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thera

From 5-star hotels such as the La Maltese Caldera Concept to great affordable options like the Villa Irini Fira - Adults Only, Thera offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $494 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Plastiras Rooms and Astir Thira.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thera

Most booked hotels in Thera

Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1181 reviews)
$158+
La Perla Villas
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 507 reviews)
$541+
Volcano View Hotel Santorini
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 528 reviews)
$212+
Caldera Premium Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 713 reviews)
$242+
Villa Livadaros
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 544 reviews)
$42+
Deluxe Hotel Santorini
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1318 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Thera

Renting a car in Thera costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.95 per gallon in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.39 and $127.19. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Thera costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.95 per gallon in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.39 and $127.19. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Thera

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