Daily costs per person in EUR. Rhodes is excellent value for a Greek island — cheaper than Santorini or Mykonos with better historical depth.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: EUR (Euro) (1 USD ≈ €0.92)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €15–35 | €60–120 | €200+ | Hostels/dorms → guesthouses → boutique hotels |
| Food | €12–20 | €25–45 | €70+ | Gyros & tavernas → seafood restaurants → fine dining |
| Transport | €5–10 | €20–30 | €50+ | KTEL buses → scooter rental → car rental/taxis |
| Activities | €5–15 | €20–40 | €60+ | Free beaches & walking → museums & day trips → boat tours |
| Drinks | €3–8 | €10–20 | €30+ | Kiosk beer & house wine → bar cocktails → rooftop bars |
| Daily Total | €40–88 | €135–255 | €410+ | $44–97 → $148–280 → $451+ |
Money-saving tips
Free beaches
All beaches in Greece are public by law. You don't need to rent loungers — bring a towel and sit on the free sections. Elli, Tsambika, and St. Paul's Bay all have free areas.
Gyros meals
A gyros pita costs €3–4 and is a full meal. Souvlaki plates at local tavernas run €7–9. Nea Agora market has the cheapest eats — gyros, souvlaki, and loukoumades (donuts) from €3.
Bus transport
KTEL buses connect most destinations — Rhodes to Lindos €5.50, to Faliraki €2.50. Buy tickets at the station or on board. A day of bus travel costs less than a single taxi ride.
Museum pass
A combined ticket for the Palace of the Grand Master, Archaeological Museum, and Museum of Decorative Arts costs €10 — saving €6 over individual tickets.
House wine
A carafe of house wine at tavernas costs €5–8. Local retsina is even cheaper. Supermarket wine is €3–5 for a decent bottle. Mythos beer costs €2–3 from a periptero kiosk.
Scooter rental
Scooters cost €20–25/day and are the cheapest way to explore beyond Rhodes Town. Petrol is about €2/litre. Compare to taxis at €50+ for a Lindos round trip.
