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. Thera deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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. The shortest flight to Thera from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Thera is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 230 km from Thera. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.
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 Loizos Stylish Residences, Thera offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 546 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
Hiring a car in Thera
Hiring a car in Thera costs S$ 34 per day, on average, or S$ 68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Thera.
Expect to pay S$ 2.89 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 S$ 34.67 and S$ 46.22. The most frequently booked car type in Thera is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Pulsar or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.