Island in South Aegean, Greece
Getting around Rhodes
How to get around Rhodes
Rhodes Town is walkable. Blue RODA buses link the airport and coast; renting a car or scooter is best for Lindos, the west coast and the interior.
Ways to get around Rhodes
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| RODA bus (east coast and west coast routes) | About 2–6 EUR | New Town bus station to Lindos and Faliraki; fewer in winter |
| Taxi | About 8–15 EUR in town | Metered in Rhodes Town; fixed fares to Lindos around 70 EUR |
| Rental car or scooter | About 25–55 EUR a day | Best way to explore the south and west |
Taxis in Rhodes
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No reliable ride-hailing apps. Taxis are metered in Rhodes Town; agree fares for long trips, or book a transfer.
Arriving in Rhodes
Rhodes International (Diagoras) (RHO)
Bus to the New Town about 2.50 EUR, 30 min; taxi about 30–35 EUR, 25 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented widely at 20–40 EUR a day; helmets compulsory, motorcycle licence required for quads and bigger scooters.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences generally need an International Driving Permit; rental firms check. Quads and scooters need a motorcycle licence.
- Onward travel in Greece: Ferries reach the islands; book ahead in summer. Hellenic Train runs Athens–Thessaloniki in about 4–5 hours, KTEL buses cover the mainland, and domestic flights save time.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Rhodes?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No reliable ride-hailing apps. Taxis are metered in Rhodes Town; agree fares for long trips, or book a transfer.
What's the best way to get around Rhodes?
Rhodes Town is walkable. Blue RODA buses link the airport and coast; renting a car or scooter is best for Lindos, the west coast and the interior.
How do I get from the airport to Rhodes?
Bus to the New Town about 2.50 EUR, 30 min; taxi about 30–35 EUR, 25 min.
Is Rhodes walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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