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 3 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thera in February
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 center. The shortest flight to Thera from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 143 miles from Thera. You’ll find branches of Centauro and GREEN MOTION , 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 center. The shortest flight to Thera from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 25m.

Car

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

Airports near Thera

Airlines serving Thera

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,606 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,979 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (756 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (192 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (147 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,436 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,395 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (239 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,784 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 Villa Irini Fira - Adults Only, Thera offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $525 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Plastiras Rooms and Astir Thira.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thera

Most booked hotels in Thera

Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1201 reviews)
$199+
La Perla Villas and Suites - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 503 reviews)
$627+
Volcano View Hotel Santorini
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 532 reviews)
$230+
Costa Grand Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 631 reviews)
$252+
Villa Livadaros
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 549 reviews)
$49+
Deluxe Hotel Santorini
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1316 reviews)
$108+

Renting a car in Thera

Renting a car in Thera costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.87 per gallon in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.48 and $125.98. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Thera, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Thera costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.87 per gallon in Thera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.48 and $125.98. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Thera, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.