Car Hire in Rhodes
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Toyota Aygo
or comparable
£ 4.76
/ per day
Rhodes Airport Car Hire
Economy
Fiat Panda
or comparable
£ 5.00
/ per day
Rhodes Airport Car Hire
Compact
Peugeot 208
or comparable
£ 5.91
/ per day
Rhodes Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or comparable
£ 6.60
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Rhodes Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Opel Corsa
or comparable
£ 7.03
/ per day
Rhodes Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Fiat Panda
or comparable
£ 12.32
/ per day
Rhodes Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Opel Astra
or comparable
£ 17.67
/ per day
Rhodes Airport Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 21.53
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 11:03 on 2023-11-27.
Travel Information
Languages
Greek
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+30
Average car hire price
£ 10 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 130 km/h or 56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.88 per litre or £ 7.11 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.72 per litre or £ 6.52 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 2.14 per litre or £ 8.11 / 1 gallon
Why hire a car in Rhodes?
The largest of the so-called Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes is also one of the most popular travel destinations in the Greek Aegean. Inhabited since antiquity, the island has a surprising amount of fascinating history to explore, though its main tourist draw naturally remains its idyllic coastline.
Top ways to enter Rhodes
- Rhodes Airport: Located on the northwestern coast near Rhodes Town and easily reached from anywhere on the island, Rhodes-Diagoras Airport serves about five million travelers every year. The airport is especially active during the summer months when it has flights by more than 60 airlines.
- By ferry: Rhodes can be reached by ferry — during the summer months, there is an active service from a number of Greek islands, as well as destinations like Marmaris and Bodrum in nearby Turkey. No companies permit taking a vehicle to Turkey, a country outside the European Union and Schengen Area, but you might find a company that permits taking a hired car to Symi or Tilos. You’ll need to buy a separate ticket for yourself and the car, and it’s a good idea to book them in advance.
Top destinations and activities
- Rhodes Old Town. The old town of Rhodes has been called one of the most beautiful historical centres in all of the Mediterranean region. The atmospheric quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage site, being home to well-preserved architecture and landmarks such as the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights and Suleymaniye Mosque.
- The Acropolis of Rhodes. Another gem of Rhodes Town, the Acropolis gives visitors an insight into what the island’s life was like during the classical antiquity. Made up of a theater, as well as several temples and other worship sites, the Acropolis is located above the rest of the town and offers beautiful views of the sea below.
- Lindos. Home to another acropolis, as well as more recent, but nonetheless notable medieval architecture, the eastern village of Lindos is one of the most popular destinations outside the island’s capital. Inhabited for 3,000 years, the settlement has a special, historic atmosphere.
Traffic and parking
- There are no motorways on Rhodes (nor on any other Greek islands).
- Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limits are 90 km/h (55.9 mph) on roads outside populated areas and 50 km/h (31 mph) in populated and built-up areas.
- While larger roads are in good shape, smaller roads might have poor surfacing and potholes. Be careful when driving on them, especially after dark.
- Many petrol stations might be closed during weekends and public holidays.
- It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving.
- The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers. Exceeding these limits can lead to high fines and a licence ban. Exceeding the limit of 0.08% is a criminal offence and can lead to up to two years of imprisonment.
- Proof of insurance and the car’s documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
- When driving, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
- The general emergency number, like elsewhere in the EU, is 112. The police number is 100, the ambulance number is 166, and the fire brigade number is 199.
Ideas for day trips
- Beaches. The beautiful coastline of Rhodes is famous in Greece and abroad, attracting thousands every year. Known for sandy beaches, the eastern coast gets the bulk of visitors, though more adventurous travelers will no doubt be glad to explore the more rocky western shore.
- Prasonisi. Located on the southeastern coast of the island, Prasonisi is known as one of the best windsurfing spots in Greece (and arguably beyond). Even if you don’t plan on hitting the waves, it’s still worth visiting this scenic stretch of the island which is also known to throw some of the best parties in Rhodes, especially in the neighboring town of Gennadi. If windsurfing is your thing, another good spot in Fanes in the northwest.
- Inland. Much less developed than the coast and almost completely ignored by foreign visitors, the inland part of Rhodes can feel like a different country, but if you hire a car, it’s worth traveling there as you’re likely in for one of the most authentic experiences of your trip. Driving the steep highland roads can be challenging, but will also provide you with some of the best views of Rhodes and, from some points, even neighboring islands like Halki.
Most popular cars
The most popular car for hire in Rhodes is the Citroen C1. Many travelers also pick the Suzuki Celerio and Fiat Panda. The most popular car hire types are mini, economy, and standard.
Car Hire Prices in Rhodes
- Convertibles - starting at £ 9 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £ 16 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 7 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 6 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 20 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 55 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 5 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 10 per day
Money-saving tips
These are some good methods to save money on your car:
- Compare the rates of different car hire suppliers
- Book your car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Rhodes is the cheapest in February when hiring a car is a whole 78% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 17 Cities near Rhodes
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2.5 km / 1.6 miles away
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Kolymbia Car Hire starting at £ 18.43 per day18.0 km / 11.2 miles away
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Kos Car Hire starting at £ 6.96 per day98.7 km / 61.3 miles away
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Santorini Car Hire starting at £ 6.75 per day233.3 km / 145.0 miles away
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Mykonos Car Hire starting at £ 9.76 per day269.0 km / 167.1 miles away
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Kea Car Hire starting at £ 57.14 per day362.9 km / 225.5 miles away
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Athens Car Hire starting at £ 2.53 per day404.5 km / 251.3 miles away
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Skiathos Car Hire starting at £ 11.31 per day507.0 km / 315.0 miles away
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522.0 km / 324.4 miles away
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Kalamata Car Hire starting at £ 6.80 per day545.0 km / 338.6 miles away
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Chalkidiki Car Hire starting at £ 15.65 per day585.3 km / 363.7 miles away
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Thessaloniki Car Hire starting at £ 2.85 per day638.2 km / 396.6 miles away
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Zakynthos Car Hire starting at £ 7.77 per day656.0 km / 407.6 miles away
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Kefalonia Car Hire starting at £ 5.28 per day697.6 km / 433.5 miles away
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Preveza Car Hire starting at £ 3.87 per day702.4 km / 436.5 miles away
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Parga Car Hire starting at £ 14.22 per day746.6 km / 463.9 miles away
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Corfu Car Hire starting at £ 5.02 per day799.1 km / 496.5 miles away
Top 20 Destinations around Rhodes
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Rhodes Airport Car Hire starting at £ 5.00 per day
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Hotel Golden Odyssey Car Hire starting at £ 19.43 per day18.0 km / 11.2 miles away
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Holiday Village Rhodes Car Hire starting at £ 19.96 per day18.9 km / 11.7 miles away
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Rhodes Pefkos Car Hire starting at £ 39.75 per day37.2 km / 23.1 miles away
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Kos Airport Car Hire starting at £ 6.96 per day98.7 km / 61.3 miles away
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Santorini Airport Car Hire starting at £ 6.75 per day233.3 km / 145.0 miles away
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Mykonos Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.76 per day269.0 km / 167.1 miles away
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Mykonos Port Car Hire starting at £ 12.06 per day271.3 km / 168.6 miles away
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Athens Airport Car Hire starting at £ 2.53 per day404.5 km / 251.3 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 6.66 per day423.1 km / 262.9 miles away
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Skiathos Port Car Hire starting at £ 11.31 per day507.0 km / 315.0 miles away
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Kalamata Airport Car Hire starting at £ 6.80 per day545.0 km / 338.6 miles away
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Thessaloniki Airport Car Hire starting at £ 2.85 per day638.2 km / 396.6 miles away
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Zakynthos Airport Car Hire starting at £ 7.77 per day656.0 km / 407.6 miles away
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Kefalonia Poros Port Car Hire starting at £ 9.10 per day674.4 km / 419.1 miles away
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Kefalonia Sami Port Car Hire starting at £ 17.65 per day688.9 km / 428.1 miles away
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Kefalonia Airport Car Hire starting at £ 5.28 per day697.6 km / 433.5 miles away
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Kefalonia Fiskardo Port Car Hire starting at £ 9.10 per day701.2 km / 435.7 miles away
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Preveza Airport Car Hire starting at £ 3.87 per day702.4 km / 436.5 miles away
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Kefalonia Lixouri Port Car Hire starting at £ 5.48 per day704.9 km / 438.0 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Rhodes the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Rhodes fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Rhodes
The best month to hire a car in Rhodes is March (when the average price is £ 9.42 per day). This is 45% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £ 32.55).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Rhodes?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in March, average hirers keep their car for 25, and in March, for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Rhodes
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Rhodes?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Rhodes is July, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Rhodes by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 13 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Alma Car Hire, EXER, ABBYCAR, RODOS CARS, Yours Car Rental |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £ 5 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | DRIVE S.A. |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXER | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Yours Car Rental | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alma Car Hire | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alma Car Hire | Nissan Micra | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alma Car Hire | Toyota Aygo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alma Car Hire | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| ABBYCAR | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Alma Car Hire | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| ABBYCAR | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| ABBYCAR | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
RA
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
23 October 2023
Amazing food, great beaches.
PM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
26 September 2023
Symi was absolutely amazing
CH
United Kingdom
Fiat Tipo
30 August 2023
Beautiful ocean and boat trips, wonderful local food and juicy tomatoes.
CG
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
1 May 2023
Picturesque, great food with many lovely beaches though some are rocky! Very friendly, accommodating people! My experience is memorable one, and I would definitely visit again soon.
JL
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
9 October 2022
Weather great/food great/villa great
PC
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
9 October 2022
Just go and explore excellent little restaurants everywhere.
AP
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
5 October 2022
13th visit to Rhodes. Wonderful place.
Go to Ladiko Beach, Kolymbia, Lindos, Filerimos, Petaloudes and Rhodes Town
SB
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
3 October 2022
I visited the Valley of the Seven Springs with the amazing walk through a 186m tunnel in the dark, coming out into a beautiful lake. I also went to Lindos castle and Acropolis, Rhodes Old Town, and the Monastery at Filerimos - lots of incredible views and fantastic history. Ate at some great restaurants in Faliraki; I especially liked the Desert Rose, Greek Spirit and Manoli's
MG
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
20 August 2022
Rhodes...beautiful people, classic surroundings, great food. Super relaxed holiday.
RD
United Kingdom
Citro?n C1
28 May 2022
Good car at a low price!
WF
United Kingdom
Peugeot 301
22 May 2022
easy to book online and easy to collect the car
PL
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
26 April 2022
Smooth process and nice staff. Certainly good value for money.
AM
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
15 April 2022
It is hard to get anywhere by bus, can't imagine being stuck in hotel
NB
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
6 April 2022
I only went to Lindos in Rhodes but I couldn't recommend high enough it the only place you need to go!
MH
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
9 November 2021
great no fuss - reliable rental
ME
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
29 October 2021
Great time! Stay away from Faliraki, go to Lindos instead
CJ
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
23 September 2021
Kamiros well worth a visit. Very interesting to feel what a town was like in that age.
PS
United Kingdom
Nissan Note
13 September 2021
Overall a very good experience.The car was not brand new, but mechanically it was very good snd was excellent value for money alongside an easy personal delivery direct to my hotel
CB
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
22 August 2021
Highly recommended
PM
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
13 August 2021
There was a heat wave when we visited Rhodes. We stayed near Lindos and the temperature reached 40 deg +. We drove down to Presonisi, which is right at the tip of the Island and it is cooler there as the wind comes off the sea. Great place for Windsurfing/ Kite surfing or just watching!
DS
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
4 October 2020
Rhodes is an island with many interesting places to visit , to many to mention. I think September is the best time to visit . Incredible weather but not too hot
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
RODOS CARS
9.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
Goldcar
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
111
Total rental companies
39
Average daily price
£ 10.10
Lowest daily price
£ 4.76
Total cars available
1037
Top 39 Hire Companies in Rhodes in 2023
Autocandia
2 locations
£ 10 - £ 55
RODOS CARS
3 locations
£ 19 - £ 37
Alamo
1 location
£ 8 - £ 29
Dirent a car Greece
1 location
£ 12 - £ 57
Yours Car Rental
1 location
£ 6 - £ 26
Avance
7 locations
£ 18 - £ 57
WheeGo
4 locations
£ 39 - £ 106
EXER
2 locations
£ 14 - £ 57
Autounion
2 locations
£ 11 - £ 74
Surprice
3 locations
CarQ
1 location
Carwiz
2 locations
£ 5 - £ 86
SIXT
2 locations
£ 9 - £ 26
MONZA Rent a Car
1 location
£ 12 - £ 33
Budget
1 location
£ 10 - £ 35
Cargini
1 location
Enterprise
1 location
£ 10 - £ 33
ABBYCAR
2 locations
£ 5 - £ 37
OTOQ
1 location
£ 8 - £ 11
DRIVE S.A.
3 locations
£ 5 - £ 109
National
1 location
£ 12 - £ 38
Selecta rent a car
4 locations
Centauro
1 location
Europcar
1 location
£ 8 - £ 14
Hertz
3 locations
£ 16 - £ 87
Alma Car Hire
2 locations
£ 12 - £ 51
Thrifty
3 locations
£ 11 - £ 76
Idea Mobility
1 location
£ 6
Firefly
1 location
Avis
2 locations
£ 14 - £ 41
Drive Rent A Car
1 location
Viaggiare
1 location
Ok Mobility
1 location
£ 5 - £ 70
Global Rent a Car
1 location
Interrent
1 location
Optimo Rent
1 location
£ 14 - £ 38
AddCar
1 location
GreenMotion
4 locations
£ 7 - £ 352
Goldcar
1 location
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