Can I rely on public transport in Rhodes (Greece) or should I rent a car?
I'm planning to visit Rhodes in october. I see the island is not that small: Google Maps tells you'll need roughly a hour by car to travel from north to south.
I would like to be based in Rhodes old town (in the very north) and I'm wondering if I must rent a car in order to see some nice spots outside the city or if the main attractions (beaches, other interesting towns, etc.) are well served by public transport.
Best Answer
Unfortunately October is not included in the summer timetables of the local buses, so assume that buses will be much less frequent from October onwards.
On the other hand, as mentioned earlier, renting a car will be much cheaper, so it is recommended. Enjoy!
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Do you need a car in Rhodes Greece?
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 do you get around Rhodes without a car?
You need wheels of some sort: public bus, group-shared taxi, rental car, or organized bus tour for around-the-island excursions. Rhodes old and new city are weel connected with public transport. Walking is the best and most pleasurable way to discover Rhodes town.How do you move around in Rhodes?
The best way to explore Rhodes is by car or by motorbike. Cars can be rented for around 40 Euros/day while scooters can be rented for as low as 15-18 Euros/day. More powerful scooters can cost around 30 Euros/day and are well worth it if you're traveling with a passenger as they're a lot more comfortable.Can you drive around Rhodes in a day?
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.Rent a car in Greece - Athens, Thessaloniki, Rodos, Сrete
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Answer 2
Depends on your budget, if you have money to rent a car then do it. Almost every time at all Greek islands the price to rent a car comes from 30-40 euros to 60-70 euros per day, depending on the car. As far as you are going on October then, fortunately for you, you will be lucky on prices because of the low traffic of tourists at that period.
Otherwise if you want to use public transport then do it, tickets on buses of the islands cost about 3 euros (for one way road) but going among the island so you could use them to explore the place and of course you could ask them for suggestions, they know better! Mind if you would like to take a taxi then to ask before for the cost of the road, otherwise someone will want to treat you and will ask you much more money. So be careful to avoid that.
My suggestion is if you can wake up at morning and you can end you exploration almost at 20:00-21:00 hours (after that hours you probably will have to wait long and maybe buses don't come,so better to be sure), then use public transport. If you want to be more relax and you can afford rent a car. Don't worry all buses goes everywhere on the island so that is not the problem.Depends on your money and how you want to explore the place.
At any case I wish you "???? ?? ???????? ???? ????", it is pronounced like "Kala na perasis stin Rodo (the name is Rodos in greek not Rhodes, that's English)" and means "Have fun at Rodos".
Answer 3
I would recommend car rentals, especially now the prices are slightly cheaper.
I found that renting from the airport is more hassle-free.
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