Rhodes Airport (RHO) → Rhodes Town transfer
The private transfer from Rhodes Airport to Rhodes Town covers about 15 km and usually takes 30–38 minutes, at a typical price of around €30–40 for a car with up to three passengers and €45–60 for a minivan. The exact price is shown before you book.
- From
- Rhodes Airport (RHO)
- To
- Rhodes Town
- Distance
- 15 km
- Typical drive
- 30–38 min
It is the shortest main route from RHO and suits both city breaks in the Old Town and beach holidays at the hotels of the New Town.
The coastal drive into town
From Paradisi the road follows the north-west shore through Kremasti, Ialyssos and Ixia. This stretch is lined with hotels, supermarkets and car-hire offices, and the sea stays on your left most of the way.
Traffic thickens as you reach the edge of town, especially on weekday mornings and summer evenings. The final kilometres lead either towards the New Town and the beaches at the northern tip, or round to the harbour side for the Old Town.
Staying inside the Old Town walls
The medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and vehicle access inside the walls is restricted. For many small hotels and guesthouses within the walls, the driver stops at the nearest gate or permitted point, and the last part is walked over cobbled lanes.
If you stay inside the walls, travel with luggage you can wheel or carry over uneven stones, and ask your hotel how close a car can come. Add this information to your booking so the provider knows where to stop.
Where the hotels are
- Old Town
- Boutique hotels and restored houses around the Street of the Knights and the old harbour, with limited car access.
- New Town and Elli beach
- Larger hotels close to Mandraki harbour, the casino and the town beach at the northern point of the island.
- Ixia and Ialyssos
- Resort hotels along the west coast between the airport and town, a little shorter to reach and breezier in summer.
Combining town with day trips
Rhodes Town is the starting point for ferries and excursion boats to Symi and other Dodecanese islands from the harbour. If you arrive late in the evening before an early sailing, staying in town keeps the morning simple.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rhodes Airport to Rhodes Town?
About 30–38 minutes for the 15 km along the coast. Rush-hour traffic at the edge of town can add a few minutes.
Can the car drive to my hotel in the Old Town?
Often not to the door, because access inside the walls is restricted. The driver usually stops at the nearest gate or permitted point, and you walk the rest.
How much does a transfer to Rhodes Town cost?
Typically around €30–40 by car and €45–60 by minivan. The exact total for your date and vehicle is shown before booking.
Is Rhodes Town a good base without a beach resort?
Yes, many visitors stay in town for its history, restaurants and boat connections. The New Town also has a beach right at the northern tip.
Can I be dropped at the harbour for a ferry?
Yes. Give the ferry or boat name and departure time when booking so the provider can plan the drop-off.
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