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Car Hire Santorini Thira National Airport
Santorini Airport (JTR)
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Address
Airport, 1 Km before the Airport, Santorini Island, 84700, GR
Phone
(30) 22860 33887
Hours of operation
Sun-Sat
07:30 AM - 11:30 PM
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.
NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:
Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.
Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.
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Find your perfect hire car at Santorini Thira Airport
Located in the southeast of the island of Santorini, a short distance from the capital Fira, Santorini Thira Airport is one of the busiest airport destinations in the Greek Islands. The airport has recently benefited from major investment as part of development programme to dramatically increase capacity.
There are direct flights to Santorini Thira Airport from virtually every European city making it the gateway to exploring this gem in the Cyclades Islands.
If you are planning a road trip around Santorini, our friendly Avis team at Santorini Thira Airport is on hand to provide the perfect rental car for your trip.
Where to find Avis at Santorini Thira Airport
You’ll find our Avis counter at Santorini Thira Airport in the arrivals hall of the terminal building. The rental car park is a short distance from the terminal entrance with a shuttle service available.
How to get from Santorini Thira Airport to Fira by car
Santorini Thira Airport is on the east coast of the island and from your Avis pick-up point, the capital Fira is just a 5.6km, 10min drive away on the west coast. You’ll be following signs for ‘Fira’ which are written in English as well as Greek.
Things to do in Fira
Fira, Santorini’s compact sun-soaked capital is picture postcard with domed churches and narrow winding streets. The brilliant white houses cling to the clifftops, cobalt blue doors and shutters contrast with the turquoise blue waters of the Aegean Sea below. The island’s capital is steeped in history. The Museum of Prehistoric Thira houses artefacts from the bronze age.
Don’t miss the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral with its soaring white arches and perfect view of Santorini’s famous volcano and caldera.
The whole of Santorini is an Instagram dream and you’ll find one of the most photographed locations in Greece - the 3 bells of Fira - at the Catholic Church of Koimisi Tis Theotokou.
Recommended day trips from Santorini Thira Airport
It may be small – just 76 sq km or 26 sq miles – but driving around Santorini offers a taste of paradise and there are several road trips that give a visitors a real sense of island life.
Oia (pronounced Ia)
Just 25min drive from the airport, aim to get here well before sunset to explore the narrow streets and Byzantine castle before soaking up the atmosphere at a clifftop restaurant as the sun sinks low and turns the sky orange.
Akrotiri
Drive south to Akrotiri village which has a bronze age history. This most peaceful part of the island is known as the Greek Pompei as it was once buried in volcanic ash. Don’t miss Akrotiri’s remote lighthouse or the Red Beach, named after its deep red volcanic sand.
Pyrgos
The tranquil and unspoilt village of Pyrgos, 8km south of Fira, is the highest point in the island and well worth a visit to enjoy panoramic views across Santorini.
Is it worth hiring a car in Santorini?
We’d say yes, it is worth hiring a car to get the most out of your Santorini holiday. There are buses around the island but having a hire car gives you the freedom to explore some of the more remote corners of Santorini as well as enabling you to reach some of the most popular destinations either early in the morning or later in the evening. Apart from anything else, the roads are quiet – especially at low season - and it is easy to navigate around the island.
Tips for driving in Santorini
Hiring a car on Santorini is a popular option for independent travellers. Be aware that as in the rest of mainland Europe, you’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road in Greece. Santorini’s villages often have narrow cobbled streets where taking things at a slow pace is recommended.
If you have not driven in this part of the world before, we’d advise familiarising yourself with the road rules of Greece before you travel. Our guide offers advice on aspects like speed limits on rural roads and unique rules for driving in Greece.
Parking in Santorini
As well as designated parking in many of its more popular locations, you’ll find plenty of on street parking in Santorini’s small towns and villages. However do watch out for no parking signs and where streets are narrow, make sure that there is plenty of room for other traffic – especially the tour buses that criss-cross the island.
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- Debit Card Policies
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- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Additional Fees
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- Waiver and Protection Options
Collision Damage Waiver
(CDW)
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally between EUR 12.50 to EUR 22.50 per day (if not included as standard) If you rent the vehicle for more than 14 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 14 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero
Normally between EUR 16.00 to EUR 65.00 per day charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days.
Theft Protection (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally between EUR 4.50 to EUR 12.00 per day (if not included as standard) charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days.
Super Theft Protection (STP)
An excess reduction product which reduces your theft protection excess to zero on cars.
Included in super collision damage waiver
Windscreen protection
This protection reduces the amount you pay to zero if the windscreen is damaged while you're renting the vehicle. Having windscreen protection also means you won't pay a Damage/Loss/Repair Processing Fee.
Included in super collision damage waiver
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
A maximum of EUR 50,000.00 in the event of death and permanent total or partial disability
A maximum of EUR 2,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident.
Normally EUR 2.50 per day (charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days)
Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. Super Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of EUR 80,000.00 in the event of death
- A maximum of EUR 100,000.00 in the event of permanent total or partial disability
- A maximum of EUR 5,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
Normally EUR 3.50 per day (charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30days)
Roadside Assistance Plus
What's covered?
Lockout Service: Budget will assist the driver gain entry when keys are locked inside the vehicle or when he has lost the keys.
Flat Battery: If the vehicle experiences battery failure, Budget will provide a jump start.
Tyre assistance: Replacement of a flat or damaged tyre with the spare, or get the car towed to the nearest service facility.
Damage caused while Budget car was on board ship.
What's not covered? **
Cost for replacement of the keys in case of loss.
Battery damage caused intentionally or by negligence.
Tyre damage caused intentionally, by negligence or by driving in non-permitted areas as of rental agreement's terms and conditions.
Fuel costs and refuelling service fee, in case of fuel delivery.
EUR 3.50 per day (charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days)
Protection packages - Complete Protection includes Super Damage Waiver, Super Theft Protection, Windscreen Protection, Super Personal Accident Insurance and Roadside Assistance Plus
Normally between EUR 25.50 and EUR 74.50 per day charged for a max 14 days to cover rental up to 30 days.
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