With a population of 7,070, Naxos is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Naxos has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Naxos in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Naxos, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
When flying to Naxos, you’ll arrive at Naxos (JNX), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Naxos from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 21h 55m.
Another option to get to Naxos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 175 km from Naxos. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Europcar, among others, in Athens.
Average rates range from around AED 326 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 786 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Korali Boutique Hotel and Panorama Hotel.
Expect to pay AED 7.79 per litre in Naxos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 93.43 and AED 124.58. The most frequently booked car type in Naxos is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.