We went to Greece - we really liked it! Check out our tips and feedback on holidays in Rhodes. Collected food prices, tickets, hotels, tours, rentals in 2021. Find out how to save money, when to go and what to see.
Prices for tours to Rhodes - 2021
Tours to Rhodes and other resorts of Greece are inexpensive in summer - in a 1-2 * hotel they cost at least 21,000 rubles for two for 5 nights without meals with a flight from Moscow.
At the end of June 2019, we flew from Moscow for 5 nights for 27,000 rubles for two. We chose a more expensive ticket, because the cheapest tour in fact has drawbacks: either the transfer from the airport is not included, or the hotel is off the beaten path or with bad reviews.
We bought the last minute tour online on Travelata 4 days before departure. Tour operator - "BiblioGlobus". We lived in Rhodes in the popular resort of Faliraki in the wonderful family hotel Artemis Studio 3 *. We liked Greece, Rhodes and the hotel very much - it was a great trip!
See what are the prices for holidays in Rhodes in 2021 in high season (from June to August):
| Stars | Price for 7 nights, ₽ | Hotel example |
| Hotel 1-2 * | from 30,000 | View >> |
| Hotel 3 * | from 36,000 | View >> |
| Hotel 4 * | from 43 000 | View >> |
| Hotel 5 * | from 86,000 | View >> |
| Hotel 4-5 * "all inclusive" | from 65,000 | View >> |
How to save money? The lowest prices are for tours to Rhodes in May, September or October. Look for a last minute tour without meals or with breakfast, and choose a hotel on 2-3 lines from the sea. Read our 7 tips for buying tours online - they will help you buy a cheap last minute tour.
The optimal month is September, especially with children. Not as hot, not as expensive and not as crowded!
Best hotels in Rhodes with "all inclusive" system on the 1st line from the sea:
- Mitsis Grand Hotel in the city of Rhodes;
- D'Andrea Mare Beach Hotel in the city of Ialyssos;
- Esperos mare, Mitsis Alila Resort & Spa, Amada Colossos Ultra All Inclisive Resort and Grecotel Rhodos Royal in the village of Faliraki;
- Princess Andriana Resort & Spa and Rodos Princess Beach Hotel in the village of Kiotari;
- Sirene Beach Hotel and Oceanis Hotel in the town of Ixia;
- Lindos Princess Beach Hotel in the village of Lardos;
- Porto angeli in the village of Archangelos;
- Iti Asterias Beach Resort in the village of Afantu.
You can buy tours to these hotels on the Travelata service.
Prices for air tickets to Rhodes
Prices are indicated for roundtrip tickets per person.
From Moscow the cheapest is to fly to Rhodes on vacation - in high season tickets cost from 14,000 rubles, in velvet - from 12,000. From Saint-Petersburg in May you can fly for 16,000 rubles, in the summer - from 17,000, and in September - from 16,000.
How to save money? Look for cheap flights departing from nearby cities as well. Buy your tickets in advance and fly light so you don't have to pay for your luggage. Check how much the tours cost - it is often more profitable to fly to resorts on a voucher. For example, our tour with flight, accommodation, transfer and insurance cost 27,000, and for one ticket we would give the same amount at best.
Visa to Greece
To travel to Greece you need a valid Schengen visa (type C). In 2021, it costs 35 euros + 1470 rubles (service fee). For it, apply with a package of documents to one of the GVCW Visa Application Center or the Greek Consulate.
Get insurance online on the sites Sravn.ru or Cherehapa - they compare prices from all major insurance companies. The cost of the policy is from 300 rubles per week.
Prices for hotels in Rhodes - 2021
Minimum prices per night in a double room in 2021 in Rhodes in high season:
| Hotel type | Price per day | Example |
| Hotel 1-2 * | from $ 30 | Anthula sun |
| Hotel 3 * | from $ 30 | Modul Hotel |
| Hotel 4 * | from 70 $ | Hotel Riviera |
| Hotel 5 * | from 140 $ | Lindos Village Resort and Spa |
If you want to completely immerse yourself in the leisurely atmosphere of life on the island, then book accommodation with local residents on Airbnb - the cost for two starts at 2,000 rubles per night.
Read about the best hotels in Rhodes.
How to save money? If you are traveling to Rhodes during the high season, book hotels at low prices in advance. According to the reviews of tourists, in the low season hotels are almost half the price. It is also cheaper to live further away from the beach.
What to see in Rhodes
There are no world-class breathtaking sights in Rhodes. Basically - ruins, fortresses, temples, parks and beaches. We advise you to rent a car to see the island on your own. For example, we took a bike and in two days traveled the length and breadth of the entire island.
Observation Decks: on Mount Tsambika, Mount Filerimos (the "path to Golgotha" leads to it) and at the Monolithos castle. The backdrop of the sea view - many shades of blues and blues - makes for great photos.
Beautiful beaches: Anthony Quinn bay, Tsambika and Agati beach, kiss of two seas - Prasonisi.
For a family with children: Rodini Park, Valley of the Butterflies, Water Park in Faliraki and a walk through the nature reserves of Rhodes.
Antiquities: The Rhodes Fortress and the Old Town of Rhodes, as well as the ancient city of Lindos with the Acropolis.
Temples: the monastery of Tsambika, Mount Filerimos and the monastery of the Mother of God, the monastery of Moni Tari and the Suleiman mosque in the city of Rhodes.
Excursions. From Rhodes town, take a day trip to the neighboring island of Symi by ferry or book a guided tour.
When is the best time to relax in Rhodes
We rested in Rhodes in mid-June: the heat was scorching, but softened by the wind. In the morning and after sunset, the temperature dropped to about + 25 ° C, and it became comfortable.
The season in Rhodes lasts from about March to November, when the air temperature is between + 20 ° C and + 30 ° C. Tourists swim from May to October. The mildest months are April, May, September and October.
Judging by the reviews, most tourists prefer to go on vacation to the island of Rhodes during the high season. At this time, prices for accommodation, tours and flights are higher. Many people love the velvet season - at this time the heat subsides and prices go down. If you are interested in sightseeing in Rhodes, come during the low season.
Rhodes beaches
The length of the island's coastline is 251 km. Those who prefer more turbulent waves and wind choose the beaches of the Aegean Sea, and families with children - the Mediterranean.
Anthony Quinn Bay... We liked the beach. It is a pretty place among rocks and pine trees, 15 km from the capital of the island and not far from Faliraki. Come here only before 9 in the morning, before a crowd of tourists come! Admission is free, but sun loungers and umbrellas are not.
Cape Prasonissi. This place in the south, where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet, is called the kiss of two seas: you will see how the waves differ in color - due to different density, temperature and salinity. Extremely popular with water sports enthusiasts!
Mandraki Harbor - it was here, according to legend, that the Colossus of Rhodes stood, one of the seven wonders of the world. Now you will only see a deer and a deer at the entrance to the harbor and, of course, ferries and yachts!
Agia Agati beach... Located near the village of Haraki. It will appeal to those who prefer a relaxing holiday with their family.
Tsambika... In addition to the beautiful beach, visit the Monastery of Our Lady of Tsambika, which is legendary for the miracles of helping childless women, and admire the view from the mountain.
Lindos consists of typical Greek white houses. There is an acropolis and a beach with clear azure water. You can get there by bus, car or boat from the city of Rhodes.
Holidays with children in Rhodes
Some hotels provide children animation services for tourists, but it is better to check this in advance.
We have found all inclusive hotels for families with children in Rhodes. All hotels have good reviews, they have animation services, a games room and a children's playground.
- Delfinia Resort and Lydia Maris Resort & Spa in Kolimbia;
- D'Andrea Mare Beach Hotel in Ialyssos;
- Mitsis Alila Resort & Spa and Evita Sun Resort in Faliraki.
You can buy tours to these hotels on the Travelata service.
Rhodes Food Prices - 2021
While on holiday in Rhodes, you can eat relatively inexpensively. Even close to the beach, we found places with inexpensive food. Well, in general, the farther from the tourist spots, the lower the bill will be. Choose from taverns and cafes where Greeks dine and dine.
Breakfast from coffee and pastries costs up to 4 euros. We had breakfast at the hotel with what we bought in the supermarket - flan with tea and nougat. It turned out very cheap!
At lunch there are lunches for 14 euros, but this is rare. Lunch includes salad, main course and drink. Take one for two, because there is a lot of meat.
Have dinner in the restaurant you can for 30-40 euros.For example, in a restaurant at our hotel, we ate fish and seafood with potato salad, two glasses of white wine and ice cream for 31 euros for two.
In the heat, I really want to drink. In a cafe, an ice-cold beer of 0.5-0.6 liters costs from 3 to 4 euros, and water is brought to food for free. Local coffee - € 1.5-3.
How to save money? If you eat a little, like us, then Greek salad and one dish for two will be enough for you. The portions are very large, especially in non-touristy places. In addition, they bring free cakes and sometimes fruit! Calculate your strength, we almost always could not finish.
In small villages like Archangelos, eating and drinking coffee is much cheaper than in the popular Lindos or Faliraki.
Organize light breakfasts and dinners! We bought food from AB Food Market and Discount supermarkets in Faliraki. An impromptu dinner on the hotel balcony of wine, cheese, olives, jamon, fruits and berries cost 14 euros for two versus 30 in a restaurant.
Prices in supermarkets:
- prosciutto (kg) - 26 €;
- sausages - 8-15 €;
- jamon - 14 €;
- brie cheese (kg) - from 14 €;
- feta cheese (kg) - 7-9 €;
- hard cheeses (kg) - 6-14 €;
- yoghurts, flan, dairy desserts - from 1 €;
- cherries (kg) - 3-4 €;
- bananas (kg) - from 1.6 €;
- oranges (kg) - from 0.7 €;
- peaches (kg) - from 1.3 €;
- apples (kg) - from 1.4 €;
- pears (kg) - from 1.7 €;
- mango (kg) - from 2.6 €;
- watermelon (kg) - from 0.5 €;
- tomatoes (kg) - from, 50 €;
- water (1.5 l) - 0.87 €;
- a bottle of wine - from 4 to 17 €;
- recina - from 1.9 €;
- local beer (0.5 l) - 1 €.
What to try in Rhodes
The Greek cuisine is excellent and we loved it. This delicious Greek salad is nowhere else! Try as much of the local food as you can - it is healthy and satisfying, and the seafood is very fresh.
Try on vacation:
- olives and olive oil;
- locally produced cheeses, including feta sheep cheese;
- Greek salad;
- moussaku - minced meat and eggplant casserole with béchamel sauce;
- tzatziki - thick yogurt with cucumber and garlic
- lukanika horjatika - homemade sausages fried or stewed with vegetables;
- melizanosalata - baked eggplant salad;
- Spanakopita - Greek pie stuffed with spinach and feta cheese;
- pastizio - a casserole with pasta and minced meat with cheese and béchamel sauce;
- gyros - a flatbread stuffed with meat;
- fish and seafood: mussels, octopus, etc .;
- retsin, ouzo aniseed vodka and rakia grape vodka.
Transport on the island
Rent. Almost all tourists ride in Rhodes by car. There are a lot of rental points, you can also rent a car on the website myrentacar.com. The price of a car is from 15 euros per day, and a liter of gasoline costs 1.7-1.8 euros.
Many tourists rent bicycles, ATVs and scooters. We rented a bike for 20 euros per day.
You can even rent a donkey! They are close to attractions, for example, they can climb to the acropolis of Lindos.
Buses. The cities are connected by air-conditioned buses. There are timetables at the stops, but buses rarely follow them. The ticket price depends on the distance. We traveled from Faliraki to Rhodes and the ticket cost 2.4 euros per person one way. You can buy from the driver.
Taxi. On average, a 3-kilometer trip in a regular taxi costs 4-7 euros: 3.6 euros for landing and 1 euros for each additional kilometer. You can get from the airport to the city of Rhodes for 16 euros. Book a car at the Kiwi Taxi service and it will take you directly to the hotel.
Money and ATMs in Rhodes
If you're carrying cash, you'd better take the euro. However, dollars will do as well. There are many exchangers, changing is not a problem.
We have withdrawn money from the Tinkoff card without commission at the Attica ATM in the city of Rhodes.
