Airport location, terminals and transportation
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras” is situated in the village of Paradisi in Rhodes. The international airport is the fourth in the passenger traffic in Greece (5.5 million people). The airport was opened in 1977. It was named after the Ancient Greek Olympian champion Diagor. The airport serves scheduled flights, as well as seasonal flights during the tourist season. In addition to the passenger traffic, RHO serves as the air base of NATO. At “Diagoras”, there are one air-strip and a modern passenger terminal. The terminal consists of two buildings with a common hall.
You can travel from the airport to the capital of the island or other cities and villages by bus, taxi or rented car. The bus stop is located at the roadside between two terminals. The taxi rank is located at the exit from the Arrival terminal. The prices for taxi services are fixed.
Rental offices, how to find them, where to return car
To rent a car, you can use the services provided by one of the following companies at the airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Auto Holidays, Avance. The companies’ stands are located in the Arrival concourse. To make a pre-order, use the contact data (a phone number or an email) specified on the airport website. If the client reserves a car in advance, he or she can get a discount.
Companies offer their clients an unlimited mileage of the car. The car insurance in the event of car theft or damage is included in the rental cost.
The airport cooperates with several agencies with offices located outside the Passenger terminal. The following companies offer a free shuttle transfer to the service spot: Green motion, Abby car, Rhodium, Gold car, Drive car rental company, Auto Union, Fire Fly. The representatives of Sur Price meet their clients in the airport terminal to usher them to the place where they can rent and take a car.
Most of the hotels and guesthouses on the island offer their visitors car rental services.
Long-term and short-term parking, hotels nearby
The guarded parking area is located at the access road from G3 - G6 highways. The parking lots are near the Passenger terminal. The services are provided 24 hours a day. The parking area implies hourly and daily tariffs. You can park your car for less than 20 minutes for free.
Near the airport, there are a lot of affordable hotels and guesthouses: Hotel Margaret, Maritime, Matoula Beach, Vallian Village Hotel, Garden Hotel, Nirvana Beach, Valentino Hotel, Maria Studios and Apartments, Old House. Most of the hotels offer free parking for vehicles.