Everything you need to know about renting an ATV or quad bike in Santorini — licence requirements, the best models, top routes, safety tips, and pricing for the 2026 season.
Renting an ATV / Quad in Santorini: The Complete Guide
ATVs and quad bikes are among the most popular rental vehicles on Santorini. Compact, powerful, and road-legal, they give you open-air freedom on the caldera roads, easy parking in crowded villages, and a sense of adventure that no rental car can match.
Our Quad Fleet
| Model | Engine | Transmission | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kymco MXU 150cc | 150cc / 10hp | Automatic | from €21/day |
| Kymco MXU 170cc | 170cc / 12hp | Automatic | from €22/day |
| SYM Quadlander 200cc | 200cc / 14hp | Automatic | from €23/day |
| Quadlander XL 300cc | 300cc / 21hp | Automatic | from €26/day |
| Kayo 300cc Model 2025 | 300cc | Automatic | from €26/day |
| Kymco MXU 310cc | 310cc / 22hp | Automatic | from €28/day |
| X-Wolf 300cc | 300cc | Manual | from €28/day |
| CForce 4x4 Quadbike | 500cc / 38hp | Automatic | from €33/day |
| Kymco MXU 450-500cc | 500cc / 38hp | Automatic | from €35/day |
| Segway Snarler 570cc | 570cc | Automatic | from €38/day |
Licence Requirements
A standard car licence (Category B) is required for all our quad bikes. This is a Greek legal requirement. Make sure to carry your original driving licence at all times, not a photocopy.
For the manual X-Wolf 300cc, basic gear-shift confidence is helpful, but the vast majority of our quads are fully automatic.
Best Quad Routes
1. Fira → Oia Caldera Road — The ultimate quad experience. 11 km of open-air driving along the caldera rim with the volcano visible across the water.
2. Beach Run: Kamari → Perissa — Ride the scenic road around Mesa Vouno between Santorini's two most popular black sand beaches.
3. Akrotiri Loop — Visit the archaeological site, stop at Red Beach, then ride to the lighthouse for sunset.
4. Wine Country Circuit — Megalochori, Santo Wines, and Pyrgos village connected by quiet interior roads.
5. Vlychada Beach — Ride south to the "lunar beach" — wind-sculpted white cliffs behind dark volcanic sand.
Safety Tips
Manual vs Automatic
Nearly all our quads are fully automatic — twist the throttle and go. The exception is the X-Wolf 300cc, which features a manual gearbox for riders who prefer a more engaged, motorcycle-style driving experience.
When to Book
Quad bikes are Santorini's most popular rental vehicle. During July and August, availability is limited — book at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred model and dates.
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