Is Rhodes expensive? Rhodes prices in 2026 and how to save
A 2026 Rhodes price table: food, transport and hotels, the daily cost in each travel style, and what pushes the bill up.
- Rhodes is mid-range for Greece: a little dearer than Crete, far cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini.
- Gyros pita about €4.80, dinner for two about €53, airport taxi to town about €35 (2026).
- The biggest costs: August accommodation and meals in the Old Town and Lindos.
If budget matters, go in May, June or September, use the buses, and remember that the Old Town and Lindos are the island's priciest spots.
Is Rhodes expensive?
In short: not especially, but it is no longer the bargain it once was. In the UK Post Office's 2025 holiday report, Rhodes ranked 9th of 16 European resorts, costlier than Crete and Kos. It is still far cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini.
How much does a day in Rhodes cost?
According to Gotripzi's budget guide (updated February 2026), per person per day including accommodation:
| Style | Cost per day (per person) |
|---|---|
| Budget | about €65 |
| Mid-range | about €215 |
| Luxury | about €620 |
Prices in Rhodes: food and transport
| Item | Price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Gyros or souvlaki pita | about €4.80 |
| Three-course dinner for two, mid-range | about €53 |
| Local draught beer (0.5 l) | about €4.50 |
| KTEL bus, Rhodes Town to Lindos | about €5.50 |
| RODA bus, airport to town | about €2.60 |
| Taxi, airport to Rhodes Town (fixed fare) | about €35 |
| 3-star hotel per night | about €88–118 |
| 4-star hotel per night | about €145 |
Source: Gotripzi, February 2026. Prices vary by season and location, so treat them as estimates.
What costs the most in Rhodes?
- Accommodation in July–August and over Israeli holidays. See Rhodes holiday deals.
- Restaurants in the Old Town and Lindos, which charge more than village tavernas.
- Sunbeds on organised beaches. The beach itself is free.
- August car hire. Book early: car rental in Rhodes.
How to save in Rhodes
- Travel in the shoulder season. May, June and September are warm and cheaper. See Rhodes weather by month.
- Take the bus. KTEL serves Lindos and the east coast; RODA serves the town and west coast.
- Have gyros at lunch and save the taverna for dinner.
- Buy water at the supermarket.
- Shabbat and kosher: Chabad of Rhodes helps with Shabbat meals. See Chabad Rhodes.
More on Rhodes: Rhodes destination page, Rhodes itinerary and best beaches in Rhodes. Compare: how expensive is Greece, island by island.
FAQ
Is Rhodes expensive? Rhodes is mid-range for Greece: slightly dearer than Crete, but much cheaper than Mykonos and Santorini.
How much is a meal in Rhodes? A gyros pita costs about €4.80 and a mid-range dinner for two about €53 (2026 figures).
How much money do I need for a week in Rhodes? Gotripzi puts a mid-range day at about €215 per person including accommodation; a budget day at about €65.
Is Rhodes or Crete cheaper? In the UK Post Office's 2025 report, Crete came out cheaper than Rhodes. Where you stay and when matter most.
