Car Rental in Santorini

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  • 22rental companies
  • 4pick-up points
  • from $32 per day
  • 9.5 top rated · Sixt

A rental car here costs $124 a day on average, about $873 for a week. The most popular car class is Mini, at about $77 a day. Idea Mobility is the cheapest for a small car, about $38 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • In the terminal: 7 · Meet and greet: 5 · Outside the terminal: 3 · Free shuttle bus: 2
  • Free cancellation: 22 of 22
  • Debit card accepted: 10 of 22
  • Sixt
  • National
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Carq
  • +16

Where to pick up in Santorini

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Santorini Airport Thira · 2 km Airport 22 $17 20 min
Santorini Port · 5 km City office 21 $31 21 min
Santorini Fira · 3 km City office 18 $47 19 min
Santorini Oia · 9 km City office 2 $45 18 min

Nearby, 36–38 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Ios Mylopotas · 36 km City office 1 $97 18 min
Ios Port · 38 km City office 1 $90 21 min

Car rental prices in Santorini by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Fiat Panda, Kia Picanto, Toyota Aygo 22 $32 $68
Economy Opel Corsa, Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio 22 $32 $70
Compact Fiat Tipo, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Bayon 22 $45 $95
Intermediate Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 3008, Kia Sportage 10 $61 $135
Standard BMW X1 3 $220
Station wagon Ford Focus Estate, Skoda Octavia Estate, Dacia Jogger 2 $71
SUV Volkswagen T-Cross, BMW X1, Kia Stonic 21 $55 $105
5-seat MPV BMW X1, BMW X2, Peugeot 3008 3 $99 $149
7-seat minivan Volkswagen Caddy, Nissan Evalia, Nissan NV 200 6 $143 $229
9-seat van Mercedes Vito Diesel, Mercedes Vito Traveliner, Citroen Jumpy 4 $183 $264
Premium Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Tesla Model 3 2 $242
Convertible Fiat 500 Convertible, Mini Cooper Convertible 11 $67 $125

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Toyota Yaris rental car in Santorini Auto-Union

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
from $32/day
Citroen C1 rental car in Santorini Surprice

Citroen C1

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $32/day
Fiat Panda rental car in Santorini Goldcar

Fiat Panda

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $32/day
Fiat 500 rental car in Santorini Centauro

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $32/day
Volkswagen Polo rental car in Santorini Auto-Union

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $33/day
Kia Picanto rental car in Santorini Idea Mobility

Kia Picanto

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $33/day
Suzuki Swift rental car in Santorini Surprice

Suzuki Swift

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
from $33/day
Seat Mii rental car in Santorini Selecta

Seat Mii

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $34/day

Car rental companies in Santorini

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Sixt

In the terminal Daily 07:30–23:00 33 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
9.5
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $66/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.5 Pick-up process 10.0 Drop-off process 9.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $904

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Santorini Airport Thira
Road Messaria, Ancient Thira, Santorini, 84700
+30 210 6293 500

National

Daily 08:00–21:00 35 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $122/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 9.4 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 072

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

National at Santorini Airport Thira
Louria Region, Mesaria, 84700
6985866076

Alamo

Meet and greet Daily 08:00–21:00 23 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $96/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 072

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at Santorini Airport Thira
Louria Region, Mesaria, 84700
6985866076

Enterprise

Daily 08:00–21:00 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $34/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 072

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Santorini Airport Thira
Louria Region Mesaria, Meet & Greet, Mesaria, 84700
6985866076

Avis

In the terminal Daily 07:30–23:30 23 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $67/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $826

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Avis at Santorini Airport Thira
Airport 1 Km before the Airport, Meet and Greet, Santorini Island, 84700
+30 22860 33887

Carq

Daily 07:00–21:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $63/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $826

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS · Wi-Fi

Office

Carq at Santorini Airport Thira
Monolithos, Santorini
306970607970

Thrifty

In the terminal Daily 08:00–20:59 24 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $962

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Santorini Airport Thira
Santorini Airport, Airport Desk At Arrivals Hall, Santorini, 84700
+30 22861 10995

Dollar

Outside the terminal Daily 08:00–20:59 12 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $42/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 047

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Santorini Airport Thira
Airport area, 150m from arrivals hall, Santorini
+30 22861 10995

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 08:00–20:59 25 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.4
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.7 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $716

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Santorini Airport Thira
Santorini Airport, Airport Desk At Arrivals Hall - Flight Number Mandatory, Santorini, 84700
+30 22860 33670

Europcar

Outside the terminal Daily 08:00–21:00 10 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $78/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $956

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Santorini Airport Thira
Airport Road, Santorini, 84700
306936612786

Budget

In the terminal Daily 07:30–23:30 18 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.2
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 8.2 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 017

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Santorini Airport Thira
Airport Isle of Santorini, Santorini Island, 84700
30-2286033887

Green Motion

In the terminal Daily 08:00–20:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.1
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $182/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $228

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Green Motion at Santorini Airport Thira
Santorini Airport Fira, Fira
0030 2286440065

Goldcar

Outside the terminal Daily 07:00–23:29 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.9
Very good 500+ reviews
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 7.7 Pick-up process 7.7 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Goldcar at Santorini Airport Thira
Santorini Airport Road, 84700, Santorini
30 6937462134

Wheego

Meet and greet Daily 09:00–21:59 16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.7
Very good 500+ reviews
from $65/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.7 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.7 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $771

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Wheego at Santorini Airport Thira
Santorini airport / A representative will be at the arrivals with Wheego sign waiting to meet the customers., Santorini
(+30) 22860 72446

Carwiz

Meet and greet Daily 08:00–21:59 13 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $18/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.8 Pick-up process 7.0 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $905

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Carwiz at Santorini Airport Thira
Santorini airport, Santorini, 84700
+302286030975 / +30 698 088 4915

Surprice

Meet and greet Daily 07:00–21:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
6.7
Good 2000+ reviews
from $19/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 6.6 Service at the rental desk 6.5 Pick-up process 6.4 Drop-off process 7.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 019

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Surprice at Santorini Airport Thira
Airport Road Santorini Greece 84700, Santorini, 847 00
00302286032994

Yours Car Rental

22 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 1000+ reviews
from $28/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.9 Cleanliness 6.8 Service at the rental desk 6.8 Pick-up process 6.2 Drop-off process 6.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 115

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Yours Car Rental at Santorini Airport Thira
The office is located 30 meters opposite the arrivals exit., Santorini
(+30) 2111875554

Selecta

Meet and greet Daily 09:00–21:59 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
6.6
Good 250+ reviews
from $36/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.7 Cleanliness 6.8 Service at the rental desk 6.4 Pick-up process 6.3 Drop-off process 7.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $566

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Infant seat · Child seat · GPS

Office

Selecta at Santorini Airport Thira
Santorini airport / A representative will be at the arrivals with Selecta/Wheego sign waiting to meet the customers., Santorini
(+30) 22860 72446

Auto-Union

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:30–20:59 7 min wait CDW included Credit card only
6.0
Average 2000+ reviews
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.0 Cleanliness 5.1 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 6.5 Drop-off process 6.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 019

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Free additional driver
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Auto-Union at Santorini Airport Thira
Santorini Airport, Meet and Greet, Santorini/Thera, 84700
+30 2286033600, +30 6936830825

Centauro

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–22:59 30 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
5.2
Average 2000+ reviews
from $17/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 4.2 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 4.3 Pick-up process 4.4 Drop-off process 5.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 245

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Centauro at Santorini Airport Thira
Mesaria, 84700, Santorini
+34 966360360

Idea Mobility

Daily 08:00–20:59 6 min wait CDW included Credit card only
4.7
Poor 500+ reviews
from $19/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.1 Cleanliness 5.0 Service at the rental desk 4.0 Pick-up process 4.9 Drop-off process 4.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 226

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Idea Mobility at Santorini Airport Thira
The office is located 30 meters opposite the arrivals exit., Santorini, Greece
(+30) 2111875554

Cargini Rent A Car

In the terminal Daily 07:00–21:59 CDW included Credit and debit cards
from $22/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $735

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS · Wi-Fi

Office

Cargini Rent A Car at Santorini Airport Thira
Monolithos, Airport Area, 847 00, Santorini
+306970607970

Rental conditions in Santorini

Based on 22 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $13–$22 a day extra (Budget, Centauro and Selecta). Drivers aged 0 and over pay $9 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 10 of 22 suppliers: Sixt, Avis, Carq, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz and 4 more.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 12 of 22 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 22 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (14 suppliers), Same to same (8 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 46%, manual 54%.
Electric and hybrid Fiat 500 Convertible, Volkswagen ID.4, Volvo EX30 and Volkswagen ID.3, from $69 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 22 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (22 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (22 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (20 suppliers). Deductible: $228–$1 245.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 5 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $237–$1 250.
Free additional driver Thrifty, Yours Car Rental and Auto-Union
Extras Infant seat (22 suppliers), Child seat (22 suppliers), GPS (20 suppliers), Booster seat (16 suppliers), Snow chains (15 suppliers), Wi-Fi (2 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (10 suppliers), Pre-registration available (8 suppliers), Free additional driver (3 suppliers)

Driving in Greece: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.02% for new drivers · Tolls on most motorways. Driving rules

Cities near Santorini

Car rental in Santorini: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 6 min at Idea Mobility to 35 min at National.

For a small car, Idea Mobility is the cheapest at about $29 a day and is rated 4.7 out of 10. Enterprise is rated 8.9 and costs about $62.

46% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 22 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $13 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Greece, France and Italy. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Santorini: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Santorini?

Car rental in Santorini starts from $32 per day, and the average price is $124 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $374 for a 3-day weekend and $873 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Santorini?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Santorini over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Mini: $77 per day
  • Economy: $85 per day
  • SUV: $152 per day
  • Convertible: $189 per day
  • Compact: $120 per day
  • 5-seat MPV: $165 per day
  • 7-seat minivan: $345 per day
  • 9-seat van: $331 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Santorini?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Santorini over the last 12 months:
  • Avis, average price $121 per day
  • Green Motion
  • Auto-Union, average price $202 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Santorini?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Santorini are:
  • Sixt: rated 9.5/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $119 per day
  • National: rated 9.1/10 by 100+ customers, average price $246 per day
  • Alamo: rated 9.0/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $191 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Santorini?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Santorini are:
  • Idea Mobility: about $38 per day
  • Yours Car Rental: about $45 per day
  • Auto-Union: about $58 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Santorini?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Sixt, Avis and Thrifty
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Centauro and Auto-Union
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Alamo, Carwiz and Wheego
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Santorini and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Santorini, one-way rentals are offered by Sixt, Avis and Hertz. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Santorini?

The minimum age to rent a car in Santorini is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Santorini with a debit card?

Rental companies in Santorini typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Santorini: Sixt, Avis, Thrifty, Carq, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Cargini Rent A Car and Yours Car Rental. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Santorini offer unlimited mileage?

16 rental companies in Santorini include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Sixt, Alamo and Avis. 6 more, among them National, Enterprise and Thrifty, offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Santorini?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Santorini are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Sixt, National, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Thrifty, Carwiz, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Green Motion, Centauro, Goldcar and Auto-Union.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Carq, Europcar, Cargini Rent A Car, Selecta, Surprice, Wheego, Yours Car Rental and Idea Mobility.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Santorini?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Santorini include Hertz, Auto-Union and Europcar. The cheapest is Hertz, from $69 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Santorini?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Santorini Yours Car Rental and Auto-Union include an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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