Aegina travel guide
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You're Going to Love Aegina
With a population of 6,867, Aegina is a must-see destination in Attica, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aegina has to offer.
When to visit Aegina
How to Get to Aegina
Plane
Although Aegina doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 31 miles from Aegina. Skiathos is the most popular, with regular flights from Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Aegina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Aegina is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 23 miles from Aegina. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Europcar, among others, in Athens.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aegina, including Vip Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Tourist Service Holding. From Sofia, the bus ride to Aegina takes 680 miles and will cost you around £67. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £112 for a journey of 930 miles.
Airlines serving Aegina
Where to stay in popular areas of Aegina
Most booked hotels in Aegina
Hiring a car in Aegina
Hiring a car in Aegina costs £27 per day, on average, or £247 if you want to hire it for 9 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Athens Eleftherios V..
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Aegina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Aegina is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.