Route idea
Rhodes Old Town
Set aside time to explore the historic Old Town on foot. Confirm suitable parking and local access arrangements instead of assuming you can drive to your accommodation door.
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Car rental at Rhodes Airport
Compare car rental at Rhodes Airport (RHO), with guidance on collection, vehicle choice and planning journeys around Rhodes.
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Hiring a car in Rhodes
Hiring a car at Rhodes Airport
Rhodes Airport (RHO) is a collection point for an itinerary on Rhodes. A car can connect your accommodation with coastal stops and villages when you want to explore beyond one resort.
Rhodes is more compact than Crete, but itinerary planning still matters. Choose stops around your base and allow time for parking and walking at historic destinations.
If your stay is mainly in Rhodes Town, compare renting only for the days you travel further afield. Ask your accommodation about parking and permitted access before arrival.
From Rhodes
Where can you go from Rhodes Airport?
Use these route ideas to shape an itinerary, then check current access and visitor information before travelling.
Route idea
Village stops
Build village visits into the route rather than making repeated journeys from your resort. Choose a car you are comfortable manoeuvring and park considerately.
Route idea
Coastal Rhodes
Combine coastal viewpoints and beaches in a manageable driving day. Review the final access road before taking the rental towards a more remote stop.
Route idea
Lindos
Lindos combines a coastal village with its ancient acropolis. Check visitor information and plan time for walking as well as the drive.
Route idea
Time beyond your resort
Group stops by part of the island and leave room for breaks. A short-looking map distance should not determine the whole day’s schedule.
Plan your collection
When should you collect your car?
Match rental days to when you will actually use the vehicle.
Arrival day
Collect for onward travel
Airport pickup can suit an immediate journey to accommodation elsewhere on Rhodes. Check the collection point and late-arrival procedure.
Single base
Rent for exploration days
If you will stay in one place for several days, compare a shorter rental with keeping a car throughout.
Another island
Keep island changes separate
For a trip continuing to another island, compare separate rentals and check transport schedules before assuming the car can travel too.
Look beyond the headline
What to check before booking
Compare the complete price, deposit, excess and collection conditions alongside the vehicle. Check ferry permission if your journey continues beyond this travel area.
Don't compare rentals on headline price alone.
01
Total price
Compare the final price, including airport charges, extra drivers, child seats, late collection and any one-way fee. Check cancellation terms as well as the daily rate.
02
Deposit and payment card
Confirm the deposit amount, accepted card types and whether the payment card must be in the main driver’s name. Check how and when the deposit is released.
03
Insurance and excess
Compare the damage and theft excess and exclusions for glass, tyres and the underbody. Check how any separate reimbursement cover works.
04
Collection method
Read the booking-specific instructions: a terminal desk, an outdoor collection point and a shuttle or meeting service can involve different arrangements.
05
Vehicle and transmission
Check luggage capacity and passenger space. Select automatic transmission explicitly if needed; an example model does not guarantee the exact vehicle.
06
Fuel and mileage
Confirm the fuel level required on return, refuelling charges and whether mileage is limited.
07
Licence and drivers
Bring your original valid driving licence and the identification required by your supplier. Requirements depend on the licence’s country of issue; verify whether an International Driving Permit or translation is needed for Greece and confirm the supplier’s age and licence-holding conditions before booking.
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Ferries and one-way rentals
Do not assume a rental car can travel on a ferry. Ask the supplier about permission, any written approval, ferry cover and charges before booking. Compare separate rentals on each island with transporting one vehicle. Check whether a different return location is offered and compare the full fee.
Rhodes by car
Plan a manageable driving itinerary
A Rhodes rental can connect coastal stops and village visits without organising a separate transfer for each one. Group nearby places together and allow for walks and parking.
For Rhodes Town and historic destinations, ask where to park before you arrive. Follow local access signs rather than assuming a navigation shortcut is suitable for a vehicle.
Greece drives on the right. If you normally drive on the left, take extra care when leaving the airport, a car park or a fuel station and when joining the road after a stop.
Wear seat belts, arrange suitable child restraints and set navigation before moving. Follow posted signs and current road rules; leave extra time for unfamiliar roads and stop safely before using a phone.
At Rhodes Airport
Confirm your collection instructions
Rhodes Airport lists rental services in the Arrivals area. Follow your supplier’s instructions for the desk and vehicle handover; an offer using an off-airport meeting point or shuttle may have a different process.
Meeting point
Read the voucher for the exact desk or meeting place, supplier contact number and any shuttle procedure.
Flight and opening hours
Provide the flight number if requested. Check desk hours, delay procedures, late-collection fees and what to do if arrival is after closing.
Before driving away
Record existing damage with dated photos and the handover report. Check the fuel level, controls, child seats and emergency contact details.
Return arrangements
Confirm the return address, fuel requirement, inspection process and procedure outside staffed hours.
Choosing your car
What kind of car do you need from Rhodes Airport?
A compact car can be a practical choice for village visits if it comfortably fits your group and bags. Prioritise luggage space for airport transfers with several passengers.
Select automatic transmission if required and check child-seat arrangements. Use paved routes and confirm restrictions before attempting beach access tracks.
Before you drive away
Check the rental conditions
Confirm the terms for the specific supplier and vehicle before booking.
Licence and documents
Bring your original valid driving licence and the identification required by your supplier. Requirements depend on the licence’s country of issue; verify whether an International Driving Permit or translation is needed for Greece and confirm the supplier’s age and licence-holding conditions before booking.
Ferries
Do not assume a rental car can travel on a ferry. Ask the supplier about permission, any written approval, ferry cover and charges before booking. Compare separate rentals on each island with transporting one vehicle.
Parking and access
Confirm accommodation parking and follow local restrictions around historic areas. Do not assume the closest mapped road is open to visitor vehicles.
Return procedure
Allow time for refuelling, inspection and reaching the terminal. Confirm out-of-hours return rules and any fees.
Before you book
Car rental at Rhodes Airport FAQs
Do I need a rental car for Rhodes Town?
It depends on your plans. For time focused on the town, compare transport and parking; a car becomes more useful on days exploring villages and the coast.
Where do I collect a car at Rhodes Airport?
The airport lists rental services at Arrivals. Your supplier’s voucher should give the specific desk, meeting point and vehicle handover instructions.
Can I drive straight into the Old Town?
Check local access restrictions and accommodation instructions first. Plan to park in a permitted place and continue on foot where vehicle access is restricted.
Can I take the car to another island?
Do not assume a rental car can travel on a ferry. Ask the supplier about permission, any written approval, ferry cover and charges before booking. Compare separate rentals on each island with transporting one vehicle.
What driving licence do I need?
Bring your original valid driving licence and the identification required by your supplier. Requirements depend on the licence’s country of issue; verify whether an International Driving Permit or translation is needed for Greece and confirm the supplier’s age and licence-holding conditions before booking.
How do I book an automatic?
Select automatic transmission when comparing offers and confirm it in the booked vehicle category. Check passenger and luggage capacity as well.
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