If you hesitate whether you need a car rental in Santorini, the answer is – Yes, you do! Of course, you can be a typical tourist and pick up the bus along with hundreds other people, or you can decide to see everything you want without using any transportation, but is this the way you want to remember this magnificent island? With exhaustion and crowds, and pain in the legs?
Rent a car in Santorini is not a service that will exceed your budget. In fact, renting a car in Santorini is a way more affordable than you expect and there is a wide range of rental cars you can choose from. Keep in mind that you need to be minimum 21 years old and to have a driver’s license from at least one year.
Greek law requires tourists coming from several countries have international driver’s license in order to drive in Santorini. Usually the car rental companies do not require renters present a valid international driving license. However, there will likely be an issue if the police stops you. Make sure you check the driving rules on Santorini Island prior rent a car in Santorini.