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.
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
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 British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Thera from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.
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 GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.
Airports near Thera
Airlines serving Thera
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 £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £392 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Plastiras Rooms and Anemomilos Villa.
Where to stay in popular areas of Thera
Most booked hotels in Thera
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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Thera.
Expect to pay £1.66 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 £19.82 and £26.43. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Pulsar or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.