Santorini Island Travel Forum

Hello,
I will be in Santorini for a couple of days from July 25th. I am styaing in Oia, arriving by plane. What is the best and cheapest way to get to Oia?

The hotel I am stying in have proposed to come and pick me up for 30€, which I think it´s quite expensive. What is the price from the airport to Oia?

And, for comming back, I will do it by ferry from Thira port. What should I don to get there and how much does it cost?

For staying in the island and moving around, is it a good idea to rent a car, motorbike or quad? Or is it more cost effective to move with taxis?

Thanks in advance!

Santorini is a good place but there is a large transport-taxi, bus etc. I like this place.
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So, should I just take the first taxi that I found in the airport, and it will be cheaper than 30€ to get to Oia?
Thanks!

I would opt for a taxi but Oia is quite far from the airport so it may still cost you as much. We rented a car while we were in Santorini and enjoyed that a great deal. Car rentals are easy from the airport. Driving around is another story - no road signs and maps are not too accurate but usually if you go in one direction that is probably the only way to get to your destination anyway. Have fun!

Hi!

I fully understand that EUR 30,00 might sound quite expensive, but this is Santorini!After having made some calculations, I think the price is right!I am going to explain that to you:

Although I have not ever taken a taxi to Oia, I can tell you that a normal price, if you want to take a taxi from Fira (the capital of Santorini) to Oia, should be around 15-20 Euros.From Fira to the airport should be around 5-8 euros.It depends on the number of your suitcases, but for a piece of suitcase, plus a small bag, should be at least 1 Euro.Plus 3 Euros charge, for taking a taxi from the airport.If you sum up all those amounts, they make more than 30 Euros!

You do not mention at what time are you going to arrive at the Santorini Airport! If it is after midnight, the principle of "the double tariff" is applied, so in that case, it would cost you more than 30Euros!

I think that the price is right! All those professional hotel owner, they know their job very well, so they do not cheat!

In your case, as you are going to stay at their hotel, it would be fair to ask for a small "reduction" of the price: 25 Euros would be perfect.But, even 30 Euros, though quite expensive, sounds reasonable.It is always better that somebody is waiting for you, instead of searching for a taxi!

Good luck and enjoy your holidays in Santorini.