Santorini Car Rental Tips

You have booked your Santorini rental car, and its time to collect it. There is someone from the car rental company to help you with the paper work. Usually everything goes well and easy, after all Santorini is a very safe place to rent a car. Typically though, you should have a look around the car, and check for damages. Lately it’s common that many people even take pictures of the car when they start their rental, which is undoubtedly an excellent idea ! Our representatives suggest and encourage all our clients to get as many pictures of the car as they like during pick up procedure. This should be expected from any company. A different policy should not be accepted.

Ask the people that deliver the car, how to reverse. How to switch on the a/c, the window washers, or the headlights. Getting familiar with the car is very important. This way when you drive you wont have to search for any function. If you want to look for something (for example the a/c or stereo) while driving, is better to stop to the side of the road and do so.

Santorini has many gas stations. They usually operate from 08:00 to 22:00 everyday (some of them even on Sundays), so getting fuel is easy. Make sure you have enough fuel in the tank before 21:00 just in case. Its not pleasant to see the sunset in Oia, for example, have your dinner in a nice restaurant, and then at about 23:00 or 24:00 realize that there is not enough fuel in the car to go back to your hotel.

Santorini is a volcanic island, and if you drive off road is very likely that the car will get stuck as a result of the wheels sink in the sand. Also is possible to lose traction which is very dangerous. The road goes everywhere, to all the places you want to see, there is no need to go offroad.

Driving on the beach is prohibited, not to mention not possible, as the car will get stuck immediately in the volcanic sand.6. Got stuck? For some reason, you decided to drive on the beach or offroad, and now you are stuck. The car can not be moved.. what should you do? The answer is to do nothing. If you try to move the car by pushing it or by accelerating you might cause a damage. Best thing to do is call the car rental company and they will help you.

For some reason, you decided to drive on the beach or offroad, and now you are stuck. The car can not be moved.. what should you do? The answer is to do nothing. If you try to move the car by pushing it or by accelerating you might cause a damage. Best thing to do is call the car rental company and they will help you.

The speed limit is 60 to 70 klms per hour on open roads and in villages there are signs indicated maximum speed.

Of courSome guests might have never need to change a tire before…In that case you should again contact the rental company, and they will help you with that ( if you choose our office, we have a 24hr helpline as well..)e never drink and drive !!!!!

When its time to leave Santorini, you might have to drive to the port or airport and return the car there. Make sure that you start a little bit earlier, just in case the road is busy.

Some guests might have never need to change a tire before…In that case you should again contact the rental company, and they will help you with that ( if you choose our office, we have a 24hr helpline as well..)

That is very easy. Santorini offers free parking areas almost everywhere. It would be wise to park in signposted parking areas when you are in Fira, Oia or Kamari. There are many of them and they are all free of charge. Be careful though not to park where it’s not allowed. That would most probably get you a fine, for which the driver in the rental agreement has the responsibility to pay for.

Driving very close to some kind of bushes could scratch the colour of your rental car, which by any company would be considered a damage….

Your hotel owner or receptionist, suggests some off road adventure to a private beach, only 15 minutes drive from the main road which is not too hard to get to !…Just remember that the rental car is your responsibility ..

Always wear your seat belts

During the summer months there are many vehicles on the road. Drivers should be extra careful and stop their vehicle before enjoying a nice view

Take advantage of the Santorini rent a car special offers, discounts or coupons. A price research before booking is a great way to stay in budget.

Pick up directly from Santorini port car rental or Santorini airport rent a car location. This way you save transfer expenses and precious vacation time.

Have a sim card that works in Greece. Being able to make a call can be crucial, especially when on the road.

Know the fuel type of your rental car.