Hire a car and explore Rhodes
There's so much to see and do on the island of Rhodes that the best way to do this is by hiring a car. All the biggest and busiest resorts are on the east coast, but with a car you're able to escape the crowds and find undiscovered corners and hidden gems amongst the Mediterranean landscape.
On the west coast of Rhodes you'll find lesser-known towns and villages that are well worth exploring in order to get a taste of authentic Greece at its best. The mountain village of Embonas is a great place to visit, where you can sample some of the excellent local produce or indulge in a bit of wine tasting ” just a taste, mind you.
Then there's Monolithos with its impressive medieval castle nestled amongst the pine trees where you can take in the fabulous views from the top.
If you really want to make the most of your holiday to Rhodes, then hiring a car is the way to do it. Embrace the sense of freedom, stopping where you like for however long you like. It's the only way that you can experience Rhodes like a true local and see more than just your immediate resort. It's certainly a lot cheaper than a taxi too!
More Things To Do ideas
Find more Things To Do in Rhodes: Acropolis Of Lindos | Ancient Olympic Stadium | Explore Falikari | Explore Lindos Village | Kos To Rhodes Island Hopping | Lindos Beach | Monastery Tsambika | Nightlife Falikari | Nightlife Lindos | Nightlife Rhodes | Palace Of The Grand Master Of The Knights Of Rhodes | Rhodes Aquarium | Rhodes Boat Trips | Rhodes Old Town | Rodini Park | St Pauls Bay | The Monastery Of Filerimos | Waterpark Rhodes
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Best hotels in Rhodes
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Mitsis Rodos Village Beach Hotel and Spa
Greece, Rhodes, Kiotari
3751 reviews
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Sunshine Rhodes
Greece, Rhodes, Ialyssos
2007 reviews
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Avra Beach
Greece, Rhodes, Ixia
2988 reviews
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Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Greece, Rhodes, Kiotari
1096 reviews
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Casa Cook Rhodes
Greece, Rhodes, Kolymbia
1337 reviews
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Mitsis Petit Palais Beach Hotel
Greece, Rhodes, Rhodes Town
2336 reviews
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Achousa Hotel
Greece, Rhodes, Faliraki
449 reviews
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Mitsis Faliraki Beach Hotel & Spa
Greece, Rhodes, Faliraki
2668 reviews
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Cook's Club Kolymbia
Greece, Rhodes, Kolymbia
14 reviews
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Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort and Villas
Greece, Rhodes, Kalathos
6063 reviews
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Apollo Blue
Greece, Rhodes, Faliraki
472 reviews
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Mitsis Alila Exclusive Resort & Spa
Greece, Rhodes, Faliraki
3784 reviews
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Esperos Village Blue & Spa Resort - Adults Only
Greece, Rhodes, Faliraki
1163 reviews
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Venezia Resort Hotel
Greece, Rhodes, Faliraki
1050 reviews
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All Senses Nautica Blue Exclusive Resort
Greece, Rhodes, Fanes
1088 reviews