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RhodesTravel Guide

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The largest of the Dodecanese pairs a UNESCO-listed medieval city — one of Europe's finest inhabited walled towns — with resort coasts, the white village of Lindos and a famously sunny climate.

Is Rhodes right for you?

When to come

May–October

Around 31°C by day in August, 15°C in January — recorded at the local weather station.

What it costs

It depends where you stand. There is a cheap version and an expensive one — the guides below say which is which.

What we've planned, and who for

No hour-by-hour route here yet — the guides below cover it by subject instead.

Rhodes is inDeepest in Europe
When to go
January: around 15 degrees by day, 11 at night, 133 millimetres of rain, wet.
February: around 16 degrees by day, 11 at night, 84 millimetres of rain, wet.
March: around 17 degrees by day, 12 at night, 58 millimetres of rain, some rain.
April: around 20 degrees by day, 15 at night, 33 millimetres of rain, some rain.
May: around 24 degrees by day, 18 at night, 19 millimetres of rain, dry. We recommend this month.
June: around 28 degrees by day, 22 at night, 2 millimetres of rain, dry. We recommend this month.
July: around 31 degrees by day, 25 at night, 1 millimetres of rain, dry and hot. We recommend this month.
August: around 31 degrees by day, 25 at night, 1 millimetres of rain, dry and hot. We recommend this month.
September: around 28 degrees by day, 23 at night, 8 millimetres of rain, dry and hot. We recommend this month.
October: around 25 degrees by day, 19 at night, 42 millimetres of rain, some rain. We recommend this month.
November: around 21 degrees by day, 15 at night, 96 millimetres of rain, wet.
December: around 17 degrees by day, 12 at night, 138 millimetres of rain, wet.
Cold to hot, by dayDry to wetWhen we would go

May–October

Average daily highs, recorded at Rhodes International Airport, Paradeisi (7 m; Sep 1995 - Aug 2025).

Where this comes from

Hellenic National Meteorological Service (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodes_(city) weather box) — Island destination. Article has two boxes; used the airport station (30-year record) over Rhodes Port (2019-2025 only).

Budget level

Mixed

Typical cost profile for visitors

Combine it with
  • Antalya, Turkey230 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September

  • Izmir, Turkey240 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (mid)

  • Santorini250 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September

  • Mykonos280 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (luxury)

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On the map

Finding Rhodes

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The stories

Reading Rhodes

The whitewashed cube houses of Lindos village on Rhodes packed below the rocky headland crowned by the medieval fortress walls of its acropolis, with the deep blue Aegean beyond.
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Hidden Gems

Rhodes Beyond the Walls: Backstreets and Village Markets

Three lanes off the bazaar the Old Town goes silent. Add mountain wine villages, a spring-fed forest and the island s emptiest headland.

Greece · 2 min
A narrow cobbled lane between honey-coloured stone buildings and a vaulted arch in the medieval Old Town of Rhodes, Greece
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Stays

Where to Stay in Rhodes: Neighborhoods and Classic Hotels

Medieval Old Town inn or Lindos captain's house? A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to basing yourself on Rhodes — including the island's storied classic hotels.

Greece · 2 min
The standing Doric columns of the ancient temple complex on the Acropolis of Lindos, Rhodes, with visitors and a lone tree beside the weathered stonework under a bright sky.
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Destinations

Rhodes for Less: A Smart Budget Playbook

Two economies run side by side on Rhodes. Learn to travel in the cheaper one and the island turns into some of the best value in the Aegean.

Greece · 2 min
Two taverna platters in Greece — a whole grilled fish with salad, boiled potatoes and grilled peppers, and a plate of chargrilled octopus tentacles dusted with paprika and served with lemon
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Food

From Morning Coffee to Midnight Souvlaki: Eating Rhodes

Rhodian cooking is Dodecanese, not generic Greek. A day of chickpea fritters, mountain wine, honey-sesame sweets and one very late skewer.

Greece · 2 min
In pictures

Rhodes, framed

A square in Rhodes Old Town, ochre buildings and awnings above cafe tables set out on the flagstones
Photo: Sipan Hamed / Unsplash
Rhodes Old Town, Rhodes
Photo: Ben Morris / Unsplash
Rhodes Old Town, Rhodes
Photo: Andrew Vvedenskij / Unsplash
A sunlit medieval street inside Rhodes Old Town, with tourists walking past stone arches and a shade tree.
Photo: Bradley Pritchard Jones / Unsplash
Our picks

What we'd do in Rhodes

See and do

Eat and drink

Where to stay

Before you go

Practical essentials for Greece

Money

Euro (EUR)

Language

Greek; English is widely spoken in Athens, Thessaloniki and across the islands

Power

Type C/F, 230V 50Hz

Getting around

Blue Star, SeaJets and the other ferry lines connect the islands, and city transport is local: in Athens it is the rechargeable Ath.ena ticket or card bought at machines and kiosks, not a contactless bank card.

Tipping

Rounding up or 5–10% in a restaurant is normal; card terminals now prompt for a tip, but there is no obligation to add one.

Tap water

Safe on the mainland including Athens and Thessaloniki, but on Santorini, Mykonos and many islands the supply is desalinated and locals drink bottled.

Driving

Right-hand side; a UK or EU photocard licence is accepted, though hire companies often insist on an International Driving Permit.

Emergency

112 (general); 100 police, 166 ambulance, 199 fire

Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.

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