Car Hire in Thira - Mini guide to Thira

You may know Thira better by its other name, Santorini. This is the internationally famous resort island that curves around a blown out volcanic caldera, the result of a massive volcanic explosion in ancient times which many story tellers and historians believe may have been the birthplace of the myth of Atlantis.

The providers of car hire at Thira will all have an opinion on whether or not this very modern holiday resort town is in fact the sunken city of legend. All tourists will have different view points on this too, and many report interesting senses while bathing in the black sand beaches.

Most providers of cheap car hire at Thira operate in league with the ferry services since this is a very small chain of islands and roadways are narrow and often unpaved. In other words, this is not a driving paradise but you can book onward vehicle rental and these cars can be taken on board your ferry.

Goats and mules wander freely on most parts of the Santorini and Thira island group and this makes for an interesting juxtaposition with the glamourous luxury yachts moored off shore at all times of the year.

Some providers of car rental at Thira specialise in motorbikes and other two wheeled vehicles. Check your license covers this sort of travel and also, that your insurance applies to motorbike riding.

Car hire deals in: Greece

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.