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ATV & Quad Bike Guide for Santorini (2025)

5 March 20256 min read

Everything to know about renting an ATV, quad bike or buggy in Santorini — what's legal, where you can go, how much it costs, and which model is right for your trip.

Renting an ATV or Quad in Santorini: The Complete 2025 Guide

ATVs, quads, and buggies are a popular way to explore Santorini. Whether you're cruising along the caldera rim road or heading down to the black sand beaches, four-wheel open-air vehicles offer a freedom that no bus or taxi can match.

ATV vs Quad vs Buggy: What's the Difference?

ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle)

  • Seated for 1-2 riders
  • Handlebars (motorcycle-style) instead of a steering wheel
  • Great for narrow village streets and beach access roads
  • Example: CF MOTO ATV 450cc (from €60/day)
  • Buggy

  • Steering wheel, roll cage, side-by-side seating for 2
  • Road-legal and much more stable at speed than an ATV
  • Better for couples and mixed ability drivers
  • Example: CF MOTO BUGGY 800cc (from €150/day)
  • Quad Bike

  • Similar to ATV but often larger
  • Some models seat one or two passengers
  • Available in both single-speed and fully automatic transmission
  • Do I Need a Licence?

    For ATVs and Quads:

  • EU driving licence (category B — standard car licence) is sufficient for most models under 50cc. For larger engined models (125cc+), you may need an A licence (motorcycle).
  • Always check the specific requirements when booking.
  • For Buggies:

  • A standard car licence is required in all cases.
  • Where Can I Ride?

    ATVs and buggies are road-legal in Greece and can travel on all public roads. They are particularly well suited to:

  • Fira to Oia caldera road: Stunning 20-minute scenic drive
  • Kamari & Perissa beaches: Easy runs from Fira or the airport
  • Akrotiri and Red Beach: A scenic south-west loop from Fira
  • Megalochori winery circuit: Visit three wineries in one afternoon
  • Vlychada Beach: A quiet ride to the lunar landscape beach
  • Top Tips for ATV Riders in Santorini

    1. Wear a helmet. It's the law and it's common sense on narrow roads with tour buses.

    2. Avoid riding at night unless you know the roads. Many village lanes have no street lighting.

    3. Go slow on the caldera road. No guardrails and steep drops. Police check speed regularly.

    4. Don't go off-piste. Private farmland and the archaeological zones are not ATV terrain.

    5. Book early in summer. ATVs are extremely popular and sell out first.

    Pricing Guide (2025)

    VehicleTypeDaily Rate (approx.)
    CF MOTO ATV 450ccATVfrom €60/day
    CF MOTO BUGGY 800ccBuggyfrom €150/day
    Standard Quad 125ccQuadfrom €45/day

    Free cancellation available up to 2 weeks before your pick-up date on all models.

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