The 11 Best Santorini Car & ATV Rentals

1.Santorini ATV-Quad Experience: Off-Road Adventure & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 490 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157Our pick

Ride a 450cc or 550cc ATV on off-road paths through southern Santorini, stopping at Perissa, Emporio’s Venetian castle, Megalochori, and a caldera viewpoint. You’ll get safety instruction, hotel pickup, and a tasting of three local wines with a light snack. Guides who have led the tour include Adonis, Pavlos, and Nathan.

“Adonis was exceptional - we had a great time, saw some sights, walked around some - gorgeous and stunning!”

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2.Rent a Boat in Santorini without a License

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

From Vlichada, you’ll get a boat briefing, GPS and a map of suggested stops before setting out on a private, self-drive trip for up to six people. No boating license or prior experience is required. Snacks, water, safety gear and snorkeling equipment are provided. Fuel is extra, and the €200 security deposit can be paid by cash or card.

“We had so much fun driving our own boat and visiting all the recommended swimming sites by the awesome staff who oriented us! The boat was easy to drive and the views were amazing. It was nice to have a private experience, just my husband and me. We got to catch the sunset in the end too! Highly recommend!”

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3.ATV-Quad Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · from $147

Ride a 450cc ATV from Perissa with a guide, training, helmet and gloves provided. The 3.5-hour route mixes off-road tracks with stops in Emporio, Megalochori, along the caldera and at a cave chapel. You can choose wine tasting, coffee or tea. Guides have included Alex, George and Demetrius, though your guide may differ.

“Excellent! Our whole family enjoyed this activity. The guides were patient, helpful and very knowledgeable. We loved stopping and learning about the history of the area and the break for tapas and wine was a special treat. Would highly recommend!!!”

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4.Rent a Boat in Santorini with Free License

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

From Vlichada, rent a boat for up to five people and shape a Santorini outing around your interests. A 20-minute lesson, GPS, snorkel gear, a cooler and soft drinks are included. Fuel is extra. If weather is poor, you may need a paid skipper; one renter hired Karolos for help.

“The boat was easy to navigate but since the weather was not great during our trip, so we hired Karolos as skipper to help navigate the boat for us with extra charges, plus charges for the fuel. We started at 10.30am and reach the dock at 2.30pm. That is only 4 hours and not 5.50hours as advertised. Nevertheless, we still had great time.”

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5.ATV Quad Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · from $169

Ride a 450cc quad with a guide such as Alex, Adonis or Kyriakos, following a three-hour route through beaches, villages and backroads. Expect stops at Black Sand Beach, Emporio’s windmills and Vlichada’s volcanic cliffs, plus caldera views and a lunch of local food. Groups are limited to four, and you need a car driver’s license to drive.

“We enjoyed the tour and lunch and our guide was great”

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6.Santorini ATV Highlights Tour: Oia, Viewpoints & Volcanic Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $184

Ride a 350cc ATV with a local guide on a 3.5-hour circuit from Fira to Oia, Profitis Ilias, Perissa and Red Beach. Expect road riding, photo stops and a short driving lesson. Guides include Nelly, whose husband helps with the ATV briefing. Drivers need a license and must be at least 20.

“Great experience. Decided to go on this excursion with a group of friends and had such a wonderful time with Nelly. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a tour of the entire island.”

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7.Santorini ATV Quad off-road Tour: Perfect for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $167

This three-hour Santorini ATV tour combines a black-sand beach, caldera viewpoints, Megalochori’s village lanes, vineyards, Emporio’s windmills and a Greek lunch. Training, helmets, water and fuel are included, and groups are capped at eight. Start in Fira at 1pm, with a 12:30pm pickup option. Drivers must be 21 or older and bring a license.

“Fun way to see some of the island, seafood was a nice finish and we don't even like seafood that a much!”

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8.Rent a boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set out from Vlichada on a five-hour private boat rental for up to six people. The Blue Waves Cruises team gives you a safety briefing and route tips for Santorini and Thirasia. Choose a daytime or sunset slot, and request snorkeling or fishing gear. Fuel, transport, and a skipper cost extra.

“We had an amazing time renting a boat in Santorini! The staff were great, the boat was perfect, and the views were unreal. Swimming, music, and a sunset to remember — highly recommend!”

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9.Rent a SpeedBoat in Santorini with License or Skippered

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Set out from Vlichada for an approximately 10-hour private boat day around Santorini. Drive yourself if you hold the required license, or arrange a skipper. The planned route includes Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Nea Kameni, Oia and Thirassia, with time to swim, snorkel and take in the coast. Fuel is extra, and the stated group and boat capacities need confirming.

“This was one of the best boat rental experiences I have ever had, and I have rented boats across the Mediterranean many times. We got a transfer from Oia to Port Vlychada in the morning. The port is large, so it is helpful to know that SeaBreeze is on the front end at the end Read more”

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10.ATV guided tour around the South of the island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Spend four hours riding a 450cc or 550cc quad through southern Santorini, with stops at Perissa, Vlychada, Theros Beach, Prophet Elias, Pyrgos, and a caldera viewpoint. A guide leads the route in English or French. You’ll get riding instruction, a helmet, fuel, water, and a choice of coffee, tea, or a soft drink.

“We were a group of 6 and everyone had a great time on this tour. We were able to see just about everything on the south side of the island. George brought us to so many locations that we would have never known to visit. We all agreed that this was definitely one of the best tours we participated in on Santorini. Thanks for an amazing experience.”

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11.Rent an ATV Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $91Best value

Rent an ATV from Moto Thira for a self-guided day around Santorini. You get a helmet, a safety briefing, a free test drive, unlimited mileage, technical support and island maps. Pickup is available for cruise passengers near the top of the cable car. Drivers must be at least 20 and hold a car license.

“Loved the freedom to go where you want on your own timeline. These folks made every effort to reach out to us before the ship got to Greece with directions on getting to their location once on the island (top of cable car). He was flexible with our arrival and just as much with our return - we simply communicated and had no issues. Fuel - these things don’t burn much fuel. So, don’t spend a bunch of money filling the tank because in one day you likely won’t burn more than a quarter tank. By the way, the fuel gauge may not work on your bike. Look in the…”

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