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Car hire in Rhodes

Car rental in Rhodes from local companies, at the airport or delivered to your address. Some cars need no deposit or credit card, and cover shows before you book.

Cheap car rental for Rhodes at the airport

Compare airport pickup with delivery to your address. Each example shows the deposit next to the price.

Choose a car for your island itinerary

Rhodes has economy, standard, SUV, van, premium and convertible cars. Pick by passengers and luggage, then check the gearbox and seats on the offer itself.

An “Or similar” offer can bring a comparable car. Choose a guaranteed model if you need that exact car.

Where do you pick up a hire car in Rhodes?

Pick up at Rhodes Airport, or have the car delivered to your address. Your voucher shows where to meet.

Airport pickup

Pick up at Rhodes Airport (RHO) after you land. Any airport fee is included; your voucher says where to meet.

Delivered to you

Delivered cars are automatics with no deposit and no credit card needed. Agree the delivery and return address when booking.

Rhodes Port

Rhodes Port is listed, but these cars cannot be picked up there. Arriving by sea? Book another pickup first.

Give a phone number with its country code and keep it on from the day before pickup. Landing late? Agree the new time with the company first.

Do you need a deposit or a credit card to rent a car in Rhodes?

Some cars at Rhodes Airport and by delivery need no deposit. Some no-deposit airport cars still need a credit card, so check both.

No credit card needed. Rhodes cars that need no credit card also need no deposit. Delivered cars work this way; airport cars vary, so check each offer.

Deposits. Where a deposit is needed, it cannot be paid in cash, even if the rental itself can be paid in cash.

Some airport cars have no deposit, need no credit card and take cash or card for the balance. Other airport cars need a credit card.

A required card must be the lead driver’s own, with embossed details, shown in person. A debit card works only if the voucher says so.

You pay 15 to 20% online when you book and the rest at pickup. Any deposit has its own release terms in the voucher.

How long are the drives from Rhodes Airport?

Times start at Rhodes Airport and assume clear roads. Add time for stops, summer traffic and parking.

Massive stone walls and a round tower of the medieval town of Rhodes, with plants in front and a blue sky
Rhodes Airport→Rhodes Old Town
20 min · 14.6 km
The walls of the Lindos acropolis on a rocky hilltop above white houses, under a blue sky
Rhodes Airport→Lindos
1 h 15 min · 50.6 km
Turquoise water and rocky headland at Anthony Quinn Bay near Faliraki
Rhodes Airport→Faliraki
25 min · 16.9 km
Tsambika Beach and its sandy bay seen from the hillside above, with pine trees in front
Rhodes Airport→Tsambika Beach
45 min · 31.6 km
A white-columned pergola walkway with a black and white pebble-mosaic floor, a white dome at the far end and people sitting in the shade
Rhodes Airport→Kallithea Springs
30 min · 21.0 km
Stone walls of Monolithos castle on top of a rocky outcrop under a blue sky
Rhodes Airport→Monolithos Castle
1 h 15 min · 60.0 km

Lindos and the Old Town need extra time for parking and the walk in. On your flight day, plan the drive back from where you are staying, with time to return the car.

Parking near the Old Town and returning the car

The public car parks at the airport are not where a hire car goes back; return it where the voucher says.

  • Staying near the Old Town? Ask your hotel where to enter by car and where guests can park, and read the sign by your bay.
  • You pay for fuel, parking, fines and any tolls during the rental, so keep any parking ticket until you leave.

At return, meet the company for the check and key handover; do not just leave the car in a car park.

Can you take the car on a ferry to Piraeus?

Taking the car to the mainland? Ask customer support before you book, and say which sailing you plan and how the car returns.

Get the car approved

A ferry taking cars does not mean your rental company agrees. Get its approval before buying a ferry ticket for the car, and keep it with your booking.

Insurance at sea

Ask how the car is insured while it is on the ship, and keep the answer with your booking before you buy a ferry ticket for the car.

The way back

The car must come back to Rhodes for its return, so plan the sailing back and the mainland driving before you decide to take it.

Name every island

Permission for Piraeus does not cover other islands. Name every island you plan to take the car to when you ask customer support.

Another option: leave the Rhodes car on the island and book a second car on the mainland, such as car hire in Athens.

Returning on Rhodes or continuing on the mainland

One-way hire between Rhodes and Athens is not available either way. Return the car on Rhodes and book a separate car for the mainland.

Delivery to your hotel does not mean you can return at the airport. Need the car longer? Arrange it before the rental ends.

Return with the same fuel as at pickup; any shortfall is charged at the company’s rate and extra fuel is not refunded. A very dirty car may cost a cleaning fee.

Cheapest day rates for Rhodes car rental

Each month shows a seven-day hire starting on the 15th, from November 2026 to October 2027. September and October have no rate, shown as N/A.

Lowest daily rates for Rhodes; your quote includes your car and extras.

With car rental at Rhodes Airport, any airport handover charge is already in the quote. Price your own times, extras and cover.

You pay by the 24-hour day, and going over starts another full day, so enter your real pickup and return times. If a month has no rate, search your own dates.

Can you book an automatic or a seven-seater?

Rhodes Airport has manual and automatic cars, plus seven- and nine-seaters. Delivered cars are automatics; cars with seven or more seats start at the airport.

Automatic or manual

Choose the gearbox when you search at the airport. Everyone driving needs the right licence and experience for that car.

Seats for the family

Some cars offer baby seats, child seats and boosters. Check what your children need and leave room for the luggage.

Child seats and extras

Child seats and an extra driver are offered as extras on some cars. Check your car’s own extras before you pay.

Driver eligibility

Sharing the drive? Add the second driver as an extra before pickup. Each driver must meet the car’s age, experience and document rules.

Car hire insurance on Rhodes

TPL comes with every Rhodes booking. Upgrades and what you would still pay after an accident depend on the car.

Minimum coverageIncluded as standard
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
  • Damage to your hire car (not included)
Basic coverage
  • Limited collision cover (CDW) (included)
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
  • Glass and tyre damage (not included)
Full Coverage
  • Limited driver liability (Super CDW) (included)
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
Full Coverage Plus
  • Full damage cover (included)
  • No driver liability for accident damage (included)

Parts not covered. Standard cover leaves out the interior, windscreen, underbody and wheels. Deliberate damage or vandalism voids the insurance at any level.

Top cover. Some Rhodes cars offer Full Coverage, but none here offers Full Coverage Plus.

Deposit and cover. Some Rhodes cars have no deposit even on Minimum and Basic cover. On others, an upgrade can lower the deposit or leave it the same.

After an accident. Tell the agent straight away and get a police report, unless the agent agrees another way. Skip this and you lose cover and pay in full.

Some cars offer Personal Accident Insurance and a separate Theft Protection option.

The documents and driver details to bring

Enter the driver’s real age and experience when you search, and check the car’s own rules.

Original driving documents

Bring originals valid until return; copies and digital licences are not accepted. An IDP is advised, and without one the company may refuse the rental.

Check the driver conditions

Age and licence rules vary by car, even between similar models. Some accept drivers aged 21 to 70 with at least one year’s experience.

The Greek hire conditions set the licence and permit rules for every car.

Paved roads and safe island journeys

Greek road rules apply on top of your rental terms. Follow local signs and the limits on where the car may go.

Conditions for the journey

  • Paved public roads only. For Prasonisi, check the whole approach is paved before you go, whatever your sat nav suggests.

Responsibilities during hire

  • SUVs follow the same road rule. Carry the first-aid kit, extinguisher and warning triangle. Call 112 in an emergency and tell the company.

International trips need a different vehicle

You cannot take this car out of Greece. For another country, finish the Rhodes rental first and book a new car there.

A mainland ferry is different from a border: it is allowed only if you arrange it with customer support before booking. Driving into another country is never allowed. The Greek rental terms set both rules.

Cancellation deadlines before your flight

Cancel at least seven days before pickup, or thirty days for luxury and convertible cars. With the cancellation option, one day’s notice is enough.

Cancellation and refund

Email your cancellation with the voucher attached. Refunds go back to the account you paid from within fourteen days, less the 6% payment fee.

Late changes and missed pickup

Late changes, late cancellation or a missed pickup lose you the advance. To change plans, cancel and book again under the notice rules.

Questions about your Rhodes booking

Is Rhodes Airport open for a night arrival?

The airport is open 24 hours, but a night pickup is not guaranteed. Enter your real arrival time and check your voucher.

Do Rhodes rentals include unlimited kilometres?

These Rhodes offers have no daily kilometre limit. Check the mileage terms on your own booking before planning long drives.

Can I bring a pet in the car?

Small pets are allowed if they stay in a travel carrier for the whole drive. Have the carrier ready at pickup.

What if the company cannot supply my reserved vehicle?

If a breakdown or force majeure stops the company supplying your car, it must give you the same or a better class at the original price and terms.

Can a confirmed reservation be cancelled immediately afterwards?

Yes. Either side can cancel within twenty-four hours of payment and confirmation, as long as it is before pickup. The processing fee is still taken from the refund.

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