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 5 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 January
Estimated hotel price
€23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thera in January
Estimated hotel price
€23
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 centre. The shortest flight to Thera from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 143 miles from Thera. You’ll find branches of Europcar and CarWiz, 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 centre. The shortest flight to Thera from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

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

Airports near Thera

Airlines serving Thera

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (145 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,778 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 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 Loizos Stylish Residences, Thera offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €361 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Panorama Suites and Nemesis.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thera

Most booked hotels in Thera

Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€127+
Villa Manos
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€72+
La Perla Villas and Suites - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€376+
Volcano View Hotel Santorini
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€176+
Caldera Premium Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€150+
Villa Livadaros
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€39+

Hiring a car in Thera

Hiring a car in Thera costs €20 per day, on average, or €101 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay €1.96 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 €23.46 and €31.27. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Thera, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Thera costs €20 per day, on average, or €101 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay €1.96 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 €23.46 and €31.27. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Thera, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.