Rhodes Car Rental Guide
This page informs you of the car rental possibilities on the island of Rhodes. The page also provides some useful facts about the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Greece.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
The minimum age of a driver in Greece is 18 years. Children must be at least 10 to sit in the front or else be seated in a child seat. Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰.
If there are three lanes on the road, the middle one should be used for passing in both directions. Vehicles approaching an intersection on the right have the right of way.
In towns, you may only use the horn in cases of extreme danger.
Parking is prohibited within 3 metres of a fire hydrant, within 5 metres of an intersection or within 15 metres of a public transportation stop.
If you park in a No parking zone, the police may remove your license plates if you owe a fine. The police do not collect fines; you have to pay to the public treasury.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Open Roads | 80KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 100
Ambulance: 166
Fire: 199
Road Tolls
There are two toll highways in Greece. One goes from Athens to the Peloponnesus and the other goes from Athens to Thessaloniki.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Greece
Car rental agency - grafio eniciaseos aftokiniton
Parking - choros stathmefis
About Rhodes
Rhodes is one of the most visited of the Greek islands. It is often called “The Pearl of the Mediterranean” and is known for its natural beauty and archaeological treasures. Its east coast is lined with beautiful beaches and the island enjoys 300 days of sunshine each year. Old Rhodes is the largest inhabited mediaeval town in Europe. With its impressive fortified walls, it is a real living museum.
The nightlife in Rhodes is superb, with literally hundreds of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. While in Rhodes, do not forget to taste the delicious local cuisine. Rhodes is a beautiful and friendly city that offers everything you could wish for from a holiday.
Area: 1,400 sq km
Population: 100,000
Country: Greece
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2
Telephone Area Code: 241
Monetary unit: Euro
