Car Hire at Rhodes Airport

Airport travel guide

The largest island in the Dodecanese archipelago, Rhodes is synonymous with a beach holiday. But while most visitors head straight for the coast, hiring a car will provide you with the opportunity to travel around this scenic, historic place and make the most out of your visit. Here are three ideas to kickstart your adventure:

• Acropolis of Rhodes. Like the rest of Greece and the surrounding region, Rhodes has an impressive history and was home to some of the earliest civilizations. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was destroyed in an earthquake, and a similar calamity a couple of centuries later also devastated the island’s Acropolis. But while the former was lost forever, the latter was excavated and restored in the 20th century. With its temples of Apollo and Athena and ancient nymphaeum, it is one of the most interesting places to visit on the island. 
• Rhodes Old Town. The oldest part of Rhodes Town, the main settlement of the island, is another historic gem. Surrounded by impressive outer walls that are themselves a world heritage site, the old town is also home to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Suleymaniye Mosque, and a number of museums. Another interesting place to visit in Rhodes Town is La Juderia, the town’s old Jewish Quarter with its beautiful Kahal Shalom synagogue.
• Gennadi. Located on the southeastern coast of Rhodes, Gennadi is a lovely village famous for its natural beauty. From relaxed, pristine beaches to busy bars and nightlife, it has something for every traveller. Gennadi is also one of the island’s main hubs of surfing and other water sports. Travel further south along the coast or inland and you’ll reach some of the least-explored parts of the island. 

Top international routes

• Athens
• Tel Aviv
• London
• Manchester
• Prague
• Amsterdam
• Düsseldorf
• Birmingham
• Vienna
• Thessaloniki

Main airlines

Aegean Airlines, Ellinair, TUI Airways, Germania, Jet2.com, and Condor

Terminals

The single Rhodes Airport terminal serves both local and international flights.

Location

Rhodes Airport is about 14 km (8.7 mi) southwest of the city of Rhodes, the capital of Rhodes Island. Leof. Eleftherias, Leof. Iraklidon, Iliadon, and Mihail Petridi are the main streets leading from the airport to the city.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at £4 per day
• Convertibles - starting at £20 per day
• Large cars - starting at £13 per day
• SUVs - starting at £9 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £17 per day
• People Carriers - starting at £24 per day
• Premium cars - starting at £81 per day
• Medium cars - starting at £5 per day

Car hire desks

Most are located in the arrivals hall, while some are also in a separate building that is right across the road from the airport terminal.

Services and facilities

The airport is quite small, but it has a bar, a cafeteria, and a restaurant. There are also a couple of stores, a few kiosks, and a duty-free shop. You’ll also find an ATM, a currency exchange, a bank, two lounges, a lost and found office, a medical center, and a pharmacy. The luggage storage service is at the baggage claim area. Facilities for travelers with reduced mobility are unfortunately limited. Assistance can be provided, but if you’d like this service, you should contact your airline in advance.

Nearest petrol station

Aegean petrol station is located at Epar.Od. Kremastis-Airport 205 and can be reached in less than five minutes. There are several other petrol stations nearby and on the island of Rhodes.

Popular one-way hires

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• Milos (458 km / 284 mi)
• Paros Port (449 km / 279 mi)