Car Hire in Rhodes
Enterprise Car Rental Locations in Rhodes
Rhodes city is the largest settlement on the island of Rhodes, boasting a population of around 90,000 inhabitants. Along with many Gothic buildings in the historic upper city area of Rhodes, the city has a beautiful modern harbour and an array of tourist accommodations. Driving a private car rental is the best way to explore the city and the island's surrounding areas. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has several car hire locations in Rhodes, including a branch in Ialyssos, a convenient airport branch, and another location on the southern end of the island, near Lardos and Lindos. Rhodes is famous for its mediaeval fortifications that were built during the Crusades by the Knights Hospitaller. Partially due to the long-lasting construction efforts, the old town of Rhodes was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. Along with Ottoman and 20-century Italian architecture located throughout the city, Rhodes has plenty of sights to offer holidaymakers.
Our Vehicles for Hire in Rhodes
Enterprise offers a wide selection of vehicle classes for hire in Rhodes. Couples who want an economical vehicle to travel around in can choose from a great selection of economy and mini car models. For visitors travelling with a greater number of people in their group, an intermediate car with a bit more leg room could be more preferable, as they also provide a bit of space in the boot for extra luggage. Premium and luxury cars are also available, along with roomy SUVs. Anybody that's planning to explore some of Rhodes' less-travelled routes can surely benefit from the higher seating positions and views that a high-quality SUV can offer.
At the Airport
Named after a famous Greek poet, Diagoras Airport is situated to the west of the principal city. It takes about 25 minutes to get from the airport to the centre of Rhodes city. For tourists arriving at the airport, the quickest and most convenient way to get to the city is by car. Hiring a car rental in Rhodes is easy, thanks to the friendly staff at Enterprise who are happy to offer you advice, as well as provide you with a suitable vehicle. The Enterprise branch is located inside the airport's main terminal building, so you won't have any difficulty locating their service desk.
Attractions in Rhodes
The 15-century Grand Master's Palace is one of the many gems found in the city of Rhodes. Replacing a Byzantine citadel, it's a well-preserved castle that overlooks the city. The Acropolis of Rhodes is an even older attraction and not far away if you're travelling by car. It's one of the best ancient Greek sites in all of Rhodes. In addition, no visitors should miss out on the opportunity to visit the upper town of Rhodes. The historic area is full of fine architecture, delightful tavernas, and great food.
Cheap Car Hire in Rhodes
Enterprises high-quality fleet of vehicles are well maintained and always ready to be driven away. However, this doesn't mean that hiring rates on the island of Rhodes aren't competitive. In fact, cost-effective car hires on the island is what Enterprise has successfully been built upon for years. One of the best ways of securing the lowest prices is to book a vehicle online in advance. Be sure to go online and check for special promotions and reserve your ideal car before you travel. Also, keep in mind that Enterprise frequently offers excellent weekend specials and other great value promotions.
Places to Visit Outside Rhodes
The Valley of the Butterflies is a stunning 600-acre nature park that's a short 35-minute journey by car from the city of Rhodes. The park has several marked walking trails that will lead you into the proximity of many beautiful butterfly species native to the island of Rhodes. Also, a 40-minute drive along route 95 from the city will take you right to Tsambika Beach, one of the island's best and most relaxed beaches. The beach area is surrounded by parkland and offers a stunningly long bay with fine golden sand. From there, the lively Faliraki resort is just 20 minutes away by car.
Parking and Traffic Information in Rhodes
Like elsewhere in Greece, drivers should be extra careful when approaching city roundabouts. Always keep in mind that joining traffic has the priority, so let them through and then carefully proceed to merge in. The speed limit on the island is 50 mph, and in the city, it's even lower at just 30 mph. Even so, on the busy streets of Rhodes, local drivers often drive much slower than the limit, so be patient and try to sync your driving style with the slow pace of island life. On-street parking is readily available, usually charged for by the hour. Only park in designated bays and be sure to keep some euro coins on hand, which you can use to pay for parking tickets. Paid parking tickets must be clearly displayed on your vehicle, usually on the dashboard, as long as it's easily viewable through the windows of your vehicle.