Santorini : Driving and Parking [Full Guide]

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 What do Santorini's roads look like
2:51 Can you trust Google Maps ?
3:21 5 spots you can only reach by car
6:20 How to avoid traffic jams
7:34 Parking
10:42 Gas Stations & Fuel Prices
12:04 Tips & Tricks when renting a car in Santorini

[JeffDavid-lnmk]

We just returned from our first ever trip to Greece and in preparation we watched a ton of Sebastian’s videos. His videos were instrumental in planning our trip. Everything from where to stay, what to eat, how to get around and what to do and see. Thanks Sebastian!

[MarioMartinez-fkjw]

The level of detail is mind-blowing. Thank you very much!

[timparker]

We rented a scooter and it was perfect! So easy to park and scoot around.

[bandsoundful]

Great video as usual. We were there last week and managed to rent 2 cars from 1st choice and they were happy to accept an UK driving licence, there's no need for a international driving licence. We did ring up beforehand to confirm, so it's always good to ring up beforehand to confirm bookings and double check the licence

[masad.]

Wd didn't want to deal with the hassle of renting a car; so, we used cabs. Cabs are SO expensive in Santorini! One day we went from Oia to Fira for dinner. We paid 35 EUR one way, 70 EUR total, which would have allowed us to rent a car for one whole day EASILY or even two days. Anyway, I don't regret NOT renting a car. Sometimes roads are too narrow, and you have to drive in reverse for a good distance. I'm more than sure I would have scratched the car had a rented one!

[골때리는트윈즈]

Thank you from South Korea. I don't have to get an international driving license because of this video. I saved so much time. 😊

[tmundl]

Great video, just got back from Santorini. Had a car that we took from Athens via ferry to Santorini, then Mykonos, Tinos and back to Athens. Made getting around the islands pretty fast and got go where we wanted to without waiting for a bus or taxi. Traffic congestion wasn’t too bad, just in Fira where all roads meet. Used Apple Maps and it worked with a problem. Used the new road to get to Oia and it was smooth. Great videos and glad I watched them before our travels.

[shawnw]

I am so glad I found you. I’m coming to Santorini with about 11 family members. Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you so much!!

[amberlyb]

You’re videos are so amazing and informative

[dougatou]

Your videos definitely helped us navigate! Thank you!

[Mwalden]

Awesome video. So helpful and so packed full of information!. We now been to Greece twice where we visited Santorini, Paros, Mykonos and Naxos and I have rented and driven cars on all islands. I live in and drive Canada and I have to say I enjoy driving on these islands SO much. Yes it chaotic (sort of) and yes the roads are somewhat intimidating but, as in the case with driving anywhere, if you keep you eyes open and your wits about you and you just use your common sense, you'll do fine. If you are a timid driver, do not try driving on these islands. out of ll the islands I drove on I found Mykonos to be the most challenging in terms of traffic and chaotic drivers, even more so than Santorini. Naxos was probably the easiest although there are some roads on the back side of the island that had me "white knuckling" the steer wheel due to the narrowness of the road and the mountainous nature of the roads.
Anyway. Great video Seb. I remember suggesting doing a video like this last year so glad you got around to doing it. I think It will be very useful for people.
Keep pumping out the great content!!

[jonhewitt]

The road to Ancient Thera, 22 hairpin bends, had great fun going downhill in the hire car, had the road to myself 😊 knowing there was roadworks being carried out on the main road, yes to avoid I had to go down 1 or 2 of those rough roads. I found the BP petrol station near the airport was the cheapest

[claumh]

Great video! Thanks. I am going to visit Santorini in Octuber (to avoid crowds) and will rent a car. This info is very helpfull.

[ekaterinahill]

Hey! I have a UK license - we’re not EU anymore but my license is still valid in Greece. 👍

[martazajac]

Sebastian you are the best, I love your videos.

[edwardrichards]

Thanks Again, Great info on the Drivers License!!! I literally wrote “get international drivers license” on my to do list this morning. 😂Hope to see you in Santorini in September.

[APeeKay]

You have the best videos. Can you please make some about Crete?

[JadeeCee-tyhe]

All your videos are amazing. Subbed and even downloaded for offline viewing. Flying today for Athens, will be in Santorini next week.

[abhishekdas]

Thanks a lot Sebastian. Your videos are SUPER HELPFUL!!!

[smrses]

should include a tips about driving in the smaller villages. for e.g., wanted to visit pyrgos, but then the only drive out on google maps seemed to be thru the village, but oh boy were they some of the narrowest / tight should be one-way lanes, definitely super stressful and wont recommend lol. pro tip as mentioned is to not rely 100% on google maps for navigation. and stick to the main roads as much as u can