Santorini : Do you NEED a RENTAL CAR ?

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Rental cars / ATV's in Santorini cost 50€ (manual) or 70€ (automatic) per day. But is renting a car worth it ? Or should you use the (much cheaper) public buses instead ?
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0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Can you get around on foot ?
1:32 - Rental Prices
1:57 - Is a rental car necessary for you ?
3:27 - Places only reachable by car (no buses)
3:49 - More info about Santorini
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@user-hq6gq3gt2x Год назад

Your videos are all so helpful!! Thank you!!

@Mish3ab999 2 года назад

Excellent. Can’t wait for the video about driving and renting in Santorini

@johnorscher6986 4 месяца назад

Excellent videos Sebastián. Very helpful

@igazihamis8737 Год назад

This channel is marvelous! essential, important information no BS!thx

@Dose_of_faith Год назад

I have watched most of your videos in preparation for our Greece trip! So very helpful, thank you! Decided last minute that we wanted to rent a car to meet our needs and remembered your link, so I just booked one through it.

@msbee928 3 месяца назад

WOW such simple and great advice. super easy to understand, no wonder you are a tour guide. thank you!!

@niallhanley815 Год назад

Very informative and helpful. Thank you for your time

@tanyazuger1727 8 месяцев назад

I wish there were videos like these for many other countries: helpful, to the point, well structured. Pretty much anything you need to know in order to be prepared. Thank you!

@jayp775 2 года назад

Hey Sebi thank this very informative video as Ben mention i am too staying in may in Imerovigli, definitely use info from this video specially sun set at hidden spot. Thanks Sebi

@DheerajVarmanl Год назад

Hi Sebi, very useful information for people visiting Santorini. You certainly do justice to your channel name.Thanks for sharing this content.

@byronhibshman750 Год назад

Good info

@grantw7 Год назад

I need to relocate from a hotel in Kamari to one in Firostefani. I discovered that the taxi ride was almost identical to renting a car for 24 hours. I just booked the car!!!!

@benhaggitt4466 2 года назад

Thank you. I'm staying in May in Imerovigli and plan on walking to Fira to use the buses

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

Good plan ! OR, you can take the bus from Imerovigli to Fira (1 every hour), and take another bus from there. All the information about bus lines here : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-71aNHAisDYo.html

@simplyme213100 2 года назад

How far was your walk? Same here :)

@benhaggitt4466 2 года назад

@@simplyme213100 About an hour. Very scenic though

@simplyme213100 2 года назад

@@benhaggitt4466 bit more then I thought, thank you 😊

@MM-nl5kl 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for all the suggestions on your pages! Do you have videos for car rentals on the island of milos and paros by chance?

@GreeceExplained 5 месяцев назад

Not yet, sorry

@shalooom Год назад

Hey Sebi!! Awesome video. I’m 20 years old and planning on going back to Chania, Greece for vacation for about a week and a couple days. As far as I know, I’m not old enough to rent a car. Considering that, what would you recommend to be the best way to get around the area to beaches, dinners, towns. Thank you for making this videos, your help is always appreciated!!

@GreeceExplained Год назад

Correct, you need to be 21yo. Use the buses instead ! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-71aNHAisDYo.html

@laurasardinha Год назад

Can you make a video about Taxis in Santorini? Are they easy to find? Should we call them for pick up? Thanks =D

@gigfread Год назад

Good Evening Sebi!... Great set of videos to help with me & my wife's first trip for honeymoon via Athens to Santorini... Some advice if i may, from your wealth of knowledge..... Where would be best / most reliable places to rent an ATV (Quad) for our stay on Santorini? (theres alot out there) Huge thank you in advance. Honeymooners Stuart & Katie. 🏍🌞

@GreeceExplained Год назад

Hi Stuart ! Thx for your kind words ! Dont know much about ATV rentals, sorry !

@gigfread Год назад

Thank you for the reply Sebi & if you have any further pointers in the right direction always appreciated 👍... hopefully catch you in Athens, looking forward to our trip!

@juliasobreira8731 Год назад

Hey Sebi! Your videos are really helpfull! I'll stay at the Caldera View, between Megalochori and Akrotiri, for 5 days. But in 3 of this 5 days i already have activeties in part of the day that don't need a car. So, do you think It's good rent a car for flexibility, especially at night? Thanks!

@GreeceExplained Год назад

Hey Julia ! If you plan to do stuff at night, then yes I would absolutely recommend renting a car ;-)

@maryf.8840 7 месяцев назад

Hey Sebi - great videos. Thank you. Quick question - are there car services in Santorini like Uber or Lyft instead of renting a car?

@GreeceExplained 7 месяцев назад

Hi Mary ! Yes there are : FreeNow & Uber

@wassimahmed2881 2 месяца назад

what about motocycle or e-bikes ? is it possible to rent, and can you please give us an idea about the prices ? thank you in advance

@chrishipolito237 6 месяцев назад

Hi there! great videos! I'm in Santorini March 21-March 25, and I'm not sure if Buses will be operating at this time? I'd prefer to bus if I can but not sure if they operate during march?

@GreeceExplained 6 месяцев назад

Hi Chris ! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mOq1q6_POVk.html

@user-wx3ii6tz4s Год назад

Hi Sebastian, Thank you so much for all the excellent information about visiting Greece. I’ll be in Santorini in July for 5 days and plan to rent a car to explore the other villages. In regards to car rentals in Santorini, what type of extra insurance do you think I should get for the rental? By the way, the companies you recommended have the best prices. ;) Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thanks! Arlete

@GreeceExplained Год назад

I would take full coverage if I were you. I believe its around 15€ per day. It's so easy to scratch your car in these narrow alleys (or get bumped into by someone else), and the cost for 1 minor damage is already around 250€, so I would just go for the 15€/ day :-)

@elasharma7964 Год назад

Hi Sebi, your channel has extremely valuable information, i have watched almost all videos now . I have a query regarding car hire. We are in a group of 6pax with one infant of less than 2 years old. Can we hire a 5 seater car or do we need to book a 7 seater car?

@GreeceExplained Год назад

You should be able to find a rental company that will agree to give you a 5-seater ;-)

@deemaw1 Год назад

Hi sebi, thank you so much this is super helpful!! I have a question, will renting be cheaper if booked months ahead like the hotels?

@GreeceExplained Год назад

Nope, its pretty much a flat rate.

@deemaw1 Год назад

@@GreeceExplained thanks alot 🙏

@grantw7 Год назад

But different prices at different times of the year.

@paolabarjas Год назад

Hi Sebastian , I will stay 3 nights in October. but after your videos I want to see so many things that I'm thinking of renting a car. but how difficult is it to find parking? How about Oia, Fira, Pyrgos and Megalochori?. Thanks!

@GreeceExplained Год назад

Oia and Fira are the only difficult ones for parking. Anywhere else : super easy.

@iam_nick Год назад

Does anyone know if I can rent a car at Oia and return it at the port (instead of Oia)? and what rental company would you recommend?

@sakurarodrigo Год назад

Hi sebi we are 8 adults and 5 kids. Is it mandatory car seats in Santorini ? If yes how about buses ? Is it ok with 5 kids ?

@GreeceExplained Год назад

No its not :-) Same for buses

@paolabarjas Год назад

I have finally decided to rent a car, but now I don't know if it is convenient to pick up and leave the car at the ferry port, since I am worried that there will be many people trying to get there when I need to take the ferry. Do you know if between October 3 to 6 there will be many people? also considering that it would be on a weekday? thanks again Sebastian

@GreeceExplained Год назад

If you arrive at the ferry port 1h-1h30 before the ferry, the road will be empty. Thats what I would do if I were you ;-)

@lincolnmelo7487 Год назад

Hello everything is fine? Could you tell us about your experience returning the car at the port of Santorini? everything worked? I'm thinking of doing the same now in May. thank you

@ngockhanh214 10 месяцев назад

What you think about driving quad bike in December? Is that cold?

@GreeceExplained 10 месяцев назад

10-15 degrees celsius

@lincolnmelo7487 Год назад

Hi Sebastião how are you? We will stay 4 nights in Santorini, arriving at the airport and leaving via Porto. We will stay 1 night in Oia and 3 nights in Firostefani. Besides Oia, Fira and Imerovigli we have plans to visit: Akrotiri, Lost Atlantis Museum, Megalochiori, Pyrgos and SantoWines. In that case, do you think it's necessary to book a car? 1 day at least? Congratulations on the channel. Thanks.

@GreeceExplained Год назад

Hi Lincoln ! Yes, i would get a car. All the places you mention have a bus stop, but since you re gonna move around a lot, a car would save you a lot of time and trouble.

@lincolnmelo7487 Год назад

@@GreeceExplained Thank you

@frasermackie19 Год назад

Just ending my stay in Santorini, having rented a car. I used the car about 4 times because the drivers here are absolute maniacs haha. There are no rules, and if you make the mistake of actually doing the speed limit, you will be bullied off the road. The roads here aren’t dangerous, but the locals will kill you

@ralliartstyle Год назад

Sounds like you’re new to international driving.

@frasermackie19 Год назад

@@ralliartstyle haha, I am

@user-zv7cc2ne7i Год назад

Hello, Did you book through one of the links Sebastian provided above& was that piece successful? Our flight arrives at 7am, before the airport rentals open and wondered how the 24/7 companies that drop the cars off to you worked.

@frasermackie19 Год назад

@@user-zv7cc2ne7i sorry for the late response. I booked my rental online from Hertz, and picked up the keys from the desk at the airport. My flight arrived when the desk was still open, so unfortunately I cant comment on that 24/7 service. Make sure you take photos of the car before you drive it, you will notice a lot of the cars over there are all scratched and dented.

@KenLaingUK 2 года назад

What about Taxis? Are they available everywhere? We are planning to stay in Pyrgos and just get taxi to the top and bottom of the Island.

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

1 Taxi ride usually costs 25-40€. Fira and Oia have a taxi station, but elsewhere it's a bit more difficult to find one. The best way is to ask your hotel to arrange it for you. They have all the necessary contacts.

@peterjamessmith9265 Год назад

How long does it take to walk from the Akrotiri lighthouse from the Akrotiri bus stop?

@GreeceExplained Год назад

1h30. No sidewalks.

@AndreiDanalachi 2 года назад

Hi Sebi, if u do end up renting a car what about parking? spots rules prices .. how much time you loose parking around..

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

Hey Andrei ! You can find the answer here : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eJQhQsb44kk.html

@sangitadesai7278 Год назад

Hey Sebi thank you for this video. I had seen one of your videos regarding a rental car link and can’t seem to find that. Can you please send the link.

@GreeceExplained Год назад

getsantorinicarrental.com/ santorini-car-rental.com/en/

@tristhetrainer Год назад

@@GreeceExplained Hey sebi, what would be the best car rental places for the island of milos

@GreeceExplained Год назад

@@tristhetrainer No idea sorry

@KenLaingUK 2 года назад

also I heard someone on youtube said you can hire a private driver for around 50 euros per day, so it's certainly a better option if you don't fancy driving yourself. How easy is it for find these drivers?

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

I haven't heard of such a deal but if it's true, then yes you should absolutely go for it. Even 100€ would be a good deal, if it's for the entire day. No idea how to find these drivers though, as I said, I've never heard of them. Maybe your hotel will know more.

@vantruongsinh Год назад

Hi Sebi, really helpful information. I wondering how difficult to drive in Santorini at night ?

@GreeceExplained Год назад

There's not much public lightning, but if you drive slowly it ll be all good.

@mariejuliesellaye8686 2 года назад

hi, think you for yours advices. i want visit santorini in September, have you got some informations about free parking? in oia or fira?

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

Free parking lots : Oia : 36.463726, 25.3760652 36.462556, 25.3728228 Fira : 36.41406434233874, 25.433854053480726 36.416548088200514, 25.4355181463726

@jorgejim28 Год назад

Hi. Me and my girlfriend will also visit in september , where are you all staying?

@mariejuliesellaye8686 Год назад

@@GreeceExplained Thibault you very much

@mariejuliesellaye8686 Год назад

Think

@malharpawar6083 2 года назад

Hi Sebi, Could you recommend some good and reliable car rental places in Santorini?

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

Ankor in Perissa

@malharpawar6083 2 года назад

@@GreeceExplained Thank you for your help.

@yardenbasri1837 2 года назад

Hi sebi, i really like your videos and find them extremely useful ! me and my girlfriend booked hotel in kamari because we wanted to save money and we are still wondering if we should rent a car. we want to travel in most of the island but we have a full five days so I wanted to ask if you think that a car is the better option for us. Another question is for driving in a scooter, only a car license is ok or a motorcycle license is needed ?

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

Hey Yarden ! Yes, for a scooter you need a motorcycle license. Kamari is good for buses, and you have 5 days, so if I were you I'd use the buses !

@Suhelnagar84 9 месяцев назад

How about quad bikes ? You recommend?

@GreeceExplained 9 месяцев назад

I'm going to release a video on this next week :-)

@rickylasser2312 2 года назад

Is Uber or Lyft an option? Is it also overpriced like the taxis?

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

Hey Ricky. Nope they're not an option. They do exist, but they actually send you straight back to the same taxi drivers, thus the same price.

@danasmar1760 11 месяцев назад

hi Sebastian, I have a question as a US citizen do I need a special drivers license to drive in Santorini?

@GreeceExplained 11 месяцев назад

No, US citizens are no longer required to have an international DL. You're fine with your US DL.

@manilaspade1005 2 года назад

Is the famous 3 hour hike one way? Or for both ?

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

3 hours 1 way

@genevieverobinson Год назад

What about Uber??

@GreeceExplained Год назад

Yes you can use Uber but it's the same price as taxis.

@hometeam5185 Год назад

Can I rent a car in Santorini with a UAS drivers license and also is it legal to drive on the island with a USA license?

@GreeceExplained Год назад

You'll need an international drivers license.

@casakokivi7383 2 года назад

We are going to stay in Akrotiri for 3 nights. Do you recommend a car rental?

@GreeceExplained 2 года назад

Yes absolutely

@Lobo243 5 месяцев назад

Hi Sebastian...Is there bikes or scooters rentals ??

@GreeceExplained 5 месяцев назад

I recommend you watch this video : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xddagd9x-EQ.html

@Lobo243 5 месяцев назад

@@GreeceExplained Thanks 😊

@salemk.3098 Год назад

my flight is at 6am, all of the car rental agencies open at 7:30am or later, how do i return the vehicle at 4am?

@GreeceExplained Год назад

They will tell you to leave the car at the airport and hide the keys somewhere. They'll come later to pick it up .

@shwetasuthar4642 Год назад

Hi......one local agency of car rental told me 300 euro for 6 hours.....50 Euro for one hour during may month can I book or not

@GreeceExplained Год назад

No thats way too expensive. Are you sure this is not the rate for a car WITH A DRIVER ??

@simonstones1918 Год назад

And rent a scooter Seb!

@user-nl5lu1dw5k Год назад

Rent an ATV

@lincolnmelo7487 Год назад

Hello Sebastian how are you? Please, do you know any of these 3 companies? I'm not sure which one to rent in Santorini: -CoolCars Rent a Car -Tony's Rent a Car -cars4rent Thanks lincoln

@GreeceExplained Год назад

All 3 very reliable

@lincolnmelo7487 Год назад

@@GreeceExplained thanks for the reply. I'm thinking Tonys has closed because I've already sent several forms on their website and emails and they don't respond.

@grantw7 Год назад

@@lincolnmelo7487 They have not responded to mine either!