Rhodes & Dodecanese guide
Car Rental Rhodes (RHO)
from €21/day · all-in pricing
Rhodes Diagoras Airport gives quick motorway access to the medieval Old Town, Lindos, the Valley of the Butterflies, and the island's quieter southern beaches.
Rhodes combines medieval history with one of Greece's most varied island landscapes. The walled Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site best explored on foot, but the car opens up everything beyond it: the hilltop village of Lindos, the windswept cape at Prasonisi, and the forested interior around Profitis Ilias. Most of the island is within an hour's drive of the airport.
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Why a car makes sense here
Why a car makes sense here
In Rhodes, the car is what turns nearby places like Rhodes Town, Lindos, Prasonisi from complicated add-ons into simple parts of the trip. That is why the rental matters even if parts of the city are walkable.
Parking around the Old Town
Vehicles cannot enter the medieval walled Old Town. Public car parks sit around the perimeter, and most hotels outside the walls have their own parking. Plan accordingly if you want to visit the Old Town by car.
Who this destination suits
Rhodes suits travelers who want a mix of culture (medieval Old Town, Acropolis of Lindos) and beach variety (Faliraki, Tsambika, Prassonisi) without needing to island-hop.
RHO Airport
Road-trip friendly
Transparent pricing
All major suppliers
Flexible itinerary
Where to pick up
Where to pick up
Rhodes Airport (RHO) is better when you want to land and drive immediately. Rhodes Town Centre is better when the first days are in the city and the car only becomes useful once the wider route starts.
Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Rental desks in arrivals, 16 km from Rhodes Town. Best for straightforward island access as soon as you land.
Rhodes Town Centre
Better if the first night or two are in the Old Town area and you only want the car for a day-trip segment later.
Routes worth doing by car
Routes worth doing by car
Driving distances and times from Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO).
Rhodes Airport to Rhodes Town
16 km — 20 minA short coastal drive to the northern tip of the island where the medieval walls and the harbour of Mandraki sit side by side.
Rhodes to Lindos
55 km — 1hThe Acropolis of Lindos perches above one of Rhodes' prettiest bays. A must-do route with a paved coastal road the whole way.
Rhodes to Prasonisi
90 km — 1h 30mThe southern cape where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean — a flat sandy isthmus connecting a small rocky islet, popular with windsurfers.
Booking and driving tips
Booking and driving tips
- Compact and intermediate cars usually give the best balance if your trip mixes Rhodes streets and longer regional drives.
- Compare total drive-away prices — including CDW and theft coverage — before confirming the cheapest headline rate.
- Compact cars are the easiest choice for the island's main roads; the roads are well-maintained and signposted.
- Convertibles are available if the summer driving experience matters as much as the destinations.
- Park outside the Old Town walls and walk in — trying to navigate the medieval street network by car is not practical.
Questions travelers usually ask
Questions travelers usually ask
The useful questions here are usually about timing, station choice, and what kind of car keeps the trip easy.
Should I rent a car or use taxis on Rhodes?
A rental car is far more flexible and cost-effective for longer stays. Taxis are convenient for one-off trips to Rhodes Town but expensive for island-wide exploration.
Is it easy to park in Rhodes Old Town?
Vehicles cannot enter the medieval Old Town. There are public car parks on the perimeter, and most hotels outside the walls have parking facilities.
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