About Your Destination
Looking to discover Rhodes? Here you'll find info on excursions, local transport, taxi fares, car and bike rental, shopping tips and more. For bookings and assistance, just visit Help Desk.
Rent a Car
Download our car guides below to help navigate around the area.
Car Rental Information
Since Safety and security are important to us – we work together with AVIS and can offer quality cars at special rates. Please contact Help Desk for reservation and more information. Explore the picturesque island of Rhodes at your own pace by driving around!
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Download the AVIS vehicle guide here.
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Delivery and Collection
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Unlimited mileage
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Roadside Assistance
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Local taxes
Optional:
- Super Collision Damage Waiver and Super Theft Protection (SCDW and STP) (i.e., zero Excess in case of damage to, or theft of, the car)
Shopping
The best shopping is found in Rhodes town. The main shopping street is Ethnarchou Makario, close to Cyprus Square. There are smaller pedestrian streets nearby, with lots of small shops.
Another shopping street; Sokrates, is found in the old town, with both ordinary and souvenir shops. Here you can try your skills at haggling, particularly when it comes to gold and leather. Clothes are generally more expensive than back home, but shoes may well be cheaper. Sandals are a popular article.
Opening hours are normally Monday-Saturday 08.30 am - 1.30 pm, and 5 pm - 9 pm, except on weekends. Souvenir shops and small supermarkets are open 8 am -10 pm.
Rhodos Silver
There are lots of jewelry shops on Rhodes, particularly in the old town. Rhodos Silver stocks nice silver things: rings, bracelets, necklaces, swords etc. The shop is on Protogenous street 22, a cross road to the main shopping street Sokrates in Rhodes old town.
Rodos Gold
Gold is cheap in Greece. If you are thinking about buying a necklace, a ring or something else, then the shop Rodos Gold is worth a visit. It is renowned for its reliability, and we can recommend it. It also houses a bridal gown department and a café. The shop is located 10 kilometers from Rhodes town, along the road to Lindos. On our trip to Lindos, we make a stop in the shop, said to be one of Europe's largest of its kind. You can also call them and they will pick you up and drive you back, with no obligation to purchase anything. Web site: www.rodosgold.gr. Telephone: 22410 86670 /71 /72/73.
Lindos Supermarket
Well stocked shop with both food and other articles. Large range of Swedish and Scandinavian goods an newspapers. Reasonable prices and very nice owners. Located across the road from Hotel Constantin in Rhodes town. Address: 50, Amerikis street. Telephone: 22410 36605.
Tradition Greek Products
All lovers of Greece and its traditions should visit this souvenir shop, stocking loads of interesting articles as well as a range of health products. Across the road from restaurant Rustico in the old town. Address: 8 Ippodamoy street. Telephone: 22410 24236.
Markets
The most popular market is called Agios Dimitris, held next to the cemetery. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am to 1 pm. On Thursdays you can also visit the market by Diagoras stadion, with similar opening hours. Vegetables, fruit, fish, clothes, shoes, textiles and carpets are for sale, among other things.
Beware of what you bring home, especially souvenirs made of plants or animals and pirate copies. Learn more here.
Tourist Tax in Greece
The authorities in Greece impose a tax on hotel stays. The tax varies depending on the official hotel or apartment classification and the length of stay, and must be paid directly to the hotel at check-in.
Please note that our classification of hotels and apartments may differ from the official classification, which is the basis for the tax amount.
Tourist tax:
2 stars: € 2.00 per room or apartment per night
3 stars: € 5.00 per room or apartment per night
4 stars: € 10.00 per room or apartment per night
5 stars: € 15.00 per room or apartment per night
