Car rental in Santorini
Rent a Car in Santorini, Greece
The winter season is now in full swing and with the cold weather, there are many car rentals available for travelers and tourists to use. Renting a car in Santorini is now becoming a popular option as there are more holidaymakers coming to the island. Most car rental companies are now operating on a full holiday schedule and so it is easy to find a car rental in Santorini that suits your needs perfectly. The great thing about car rentals in Santorini is that they give you the freedom to visit any part of the island you wish and not have to worry about where the car rental is leaving you. Most car rentals are now operated by minibuses and the drivers are well qualified to drive in most European countries.
When looking for car rentals in Santorini, there are several things that need to be considered. The first thing is the size of the car that you need to rent. There are various car sizes to choose from, such as small, large or medium sized and if you are traveling with family or friends, you will also want to consider their needs as well. It is also advisable to check the weather forecasts for the day that you are planning to rent a car so that you know whether your rental company offers any weather discounts or not.
Next you should consider how long you are planning to stay in the island. Many car rental companies will offer daily, weekly or monthly deals so this should help you decide what best suits your needs. Most car rental companies have weekly rates starting from just 30 Euros and this can often work out cheaper than some hotels. The same applies for those who wish to stay for a longer period of time.
Before you start looking for car rentals in Santorini, you will also need to think about how you will transport yourself to and from the airport. Santorini is quite small and the roads aren't the best so it is likely that you will have to hire a car to drive yourself around. Another option is to use the ferry service that runs between Kefalonia and Mykonos. This is a fairly cheap journey that can take just an hour. Alternatively, you could hire a car and drive yourself, but you may find that the driving is not as easy as you would like. If you are going on holiday with young children, it is important that you try to take them with you as you will need to explain each step to them to ensure that they don't get lost whilst you are driving.
Once you have sorted out the transportation issues, you should now focus on finding a car rental company in Santorini that offers suitable car models to suit your needs. The easiest way to do this is to use the Internet. There are plenty of online car rental companies that are based in Greece that you can search through and choose a suitable car. A good idea is to browse through the photographs of the car and then go along to the website to read about the model and how long it has been in service. You should also look to see how many days it has been in operation as well as finding out how much the monthly rate is for the vehicle. Many websites will also give you the option to book the car online, which makes life a lot easier.
When you finally decide on a car rental company in Santorini, you need to make a list of all of the details you require. You should include such things as whether you require a car with an automatic window or if you require a car without an automatic. Also, it is a good idea to find out what fuel types the vehicle can take. It is also advisable to ask whether you will be able to get any insurance for the rental vehicle. This can be a particular problem if you are taking it with you when traveling abroad.
Rental points at nearby locations
- Santorini - Airport - Thira 4.7 km / 2.9 miles
- Paros Lufthavn 71.3 km / 44.3 miles
- Milos Lufthavn 90.8 km / 56.4 miles
- Mykonos - Airport 113.3 km / 70.4 miles
- Crete - Airport - Heraklion 122.5 km / 76.1 miles
- Crete - Airport - Chania 151.8 km / 94.3 miles
- Kos - Airport 153.9 km / 95.6 miles
- Antiparos Port 75.8 km / 47.1 miles
- Crete - Chersonissos 123 km / 76.4 miles
- Heraklion Downtown 123 km / 76.4 miles
- Crete - Agios Nikolaos 138.2 km / 85.9 miles
- Crete - Rethymno 145.2 km / 90.2 miles
- Chania 162.2 km / 100.8 miles
- Kos - Downtown 173.3 km / 107.7 miles
Demand for car rental is extremely strong during the holidays, which is reflected in both the price and availability of available vehicles.
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santorini is October and March, when rates for a standard class start at €35 per day.
Estimated daily prices in Santorini
Fuel prices in Santorini:
Required documents for rental cars
To rent a car in Santorini, you will need a driver's licence, as well as a credit card and a passport.
Popular questions about car rental in Santorini
+ - Is it possible to rent a car without a credit card?
Credit cards are required by any car rental company.It's possible that other cards could be rejected in the rental office. See the "Payment" section of the rental agreements for more information.
+ - Is it possible to return a car to a different place from where it was rented?
Rental Restrictions and Rules for One-Way Rentals: There are some limits for one-way car rentals due to insurance requirements and charges for returning cars.However, at Luckycar, we will always notify you if there are any fees or other costs at the time of booking.Within the same country or around borders, the one-way fee is only determined by the destination and car.
+ - What kind of coverage does my rental car have?
Various types of additional coverage are available depending on the car rental provider, but the most popular is Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW).
+ - How can I make changes to my reservation?
Up to 48 hours before leasing begins, you can cancel free of charge.A fee of EUR 50 is otherwise retained. The reservation cannot be cancelled if the pick up period is expired.