Is Rhodes Town worth visiting?

Yes, it’s well worth it as long as you do add the extra days and don’t try to squeeze it into your existing time frame. Rhodes is a large island but if you plan your time according to what you wish to see and do there, it will be a rewarding few days on what is a very historic and beautiful island.

Is it easy to get around Rhodes?

Getting around Rhodes island is quite easy if you rent a mean of transportation. The island of Rhodes is 80 km long and has a dense road network.

How many days do you need in Rhodes Town?

If you want to discover Rhodes’ best points of interest, you should spend at least 4 days on the island. During your holidays, you will visit the Medieval City of Rhodes, Lindos, and most of the other beautiful places I mentioned above.

Can you walk around Rhodes?

Walking on Rhodes is a very pleasant way to discover all these aspects of the island. We have described twenty walks, which are spread out across the island varying in length from 4.4 to 22 km. Some are brisk climbs of a couple of hours, whilst others are more flat walks that take up most of the day.

Which is better Crete or Rhodes?

Crete has stunning archaeological sites such as the Minoan palaces, while Rhodes has the Acropolis of Lindos or the majestic medieval old town of Rhodes. Italians and Turks have left their marks in Rhodes, while Crete boasts natural wonders, such as the Samaria Gorge, Balos Lagoon and Elafonisi.

Do I need a car on Rhodes?

Although the island is relatively small, there is lots to see and do and renting a car gives you the flexibility to travel and explore at your own pace. We found driving safe and easy and we highly recommend renting a car in Rhodes.

How much is a taxi from Rhodes Airport to Rhodes Town?

around 29.50€
Rhodes airport taxi rides to the city centre of Rhodes cost around 29.50€ with a travel time of 20 minutes under light traffic. On the other hand, one-way bus tickets to the Town of Rhodes cost 2.20€, with a trip duration of 40 minutes.

How do you get around Rhodes?

Let’s explore further the best ways to get around when visiting Rhodes.

  1. Explore Rhodes Town on foot.
  2. Take the hop-on hop-off bus around Rhodes Old Town.
  3. Use public transportation to get around Rhodes island.
  4. Hire a rental car, scooter or ATV in Rhodes.
  5. Take one of the organized excursions in Rhodes.

How far is Lindos from Rhodes Old Town?

The distance between Rhodes and Líndos is 40 km. The road distance is 47 km.

How long does it take to drive across Rhodes?

If you purely wanted to drive around the island start to finish, it’s about 170kms or so, that’s travelling clockwise starting in Rhodes Town and going via Lindos, Prasonissi, Kattavia, Monolithos, Kritinia, Kameiros and Ixia so allowing for the winding roads in places, I’d allow about 4-5 hours driving time.

Which is better Corfu or Rhodes?

Corfu takes a hint of culture from Italy and the Balkans instead, and it’s considered one of the greenest islands in the country. Generally speaking, Corfu is a touch quieter and it’s easier to find peaceful off-radar spots, but Rhodes offers more in the way of an all-inclusive vacation vibe.