Collect your vehicle at Rhodes International Airport Diagoras and drive straight to the coast or mountains.
Rhodes International Airport Diagoras (RHO) sits 14 km southwest of Rhodes Town. The single terminal handles charter and scheduled flights from May through September, with rental desks located in the arrivals hall. Exit the terminal and join the coast road: north takes you to Rhodes Town in about 20 minutes, south leads toward Lindos 50 km away on the east coast.
This page covers collection directly at the airport - meeting points, terminal procedures, and the roads you will use once you leave the car park. If you prefer to collect in Rhodes Town itself, that page explains city-centre handover, port proximity, and Old Town access. Airport pickup suits travellers who land and want to drive immediately without transferring into town first.
The search widget above filters inventory available at RHO. Many cars can be collected with no deposit blocked on your card, and several accept debit cards or cash for the balance due at pickup. Each listing states its payment rules in the search results and voucher, so you know requirements before you book. For a broader view of rental options across the country, visit our Greece car rental overview.
Four steps take you from the arrivals gate to the driver's seat. The process depends on which local company holds your booking - some operate a desk inside the terminal, others meet you with a board and drive you to a lot nearby.
Collect your luggage and pass through arrivals. Check your voucher for the meeting point: either a rental desk in the hall or a representative holding a sign with your name outside the terminal exit.
If meet-and-greet applies, the driver will take you to the car park or nearby office. If desk-based, present your voucher and documents at the counter shown on your confirmation.
The local company prints the contract, notes any existing damage on the vehicle checklist, explains fuel policy and return location, and collects the balance due. Payment method is listed in your voucher.
Walk around the car with the agent, check tyres and lights, load luggage, and exit the lot. Follow signs to the coast road, choosing north for Rhodes Town or south for the eastern beaches and Lindos.
When searching, use the "Specify location" field in the widget above and type "Rhodes Airport" or "RHO" to ensure results show only airport-pickup inventory. The dropdown will confirm the terminal address once you select it.
Five routes cover the island's key zones. Distances are short but roads vary - coastal highways are fast, mountain loops through villages demand patience and narrow clearance.
Models range from city hatchbacks to crossovers with higher clearance. The table shows examples; actual availability and specifications appear in the search widget when you enter your dates.
| Model | Category | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto | Mini | Solo travellers, short coastal loops, village parking |
| Hyundai i10 | Economy | Couples, paved roads, fuel economy on longer trips |
| Opel Corsa | Economy | Two adults, one child, motorway comfort to Lindos |
| Fiat Tipo | Compact | Small families, boot space for beach kit, stable on highways |
| Hyundai i20 | Compact | Mixed terrain, inland villages, air conditioning for summer heat |
| Nissan Qashqai | SUV | Four passengers, luggage, unpaved beach tracks, higher seating |
| Jeep Renegade | SUV | Rocky paths to remote coves, mountain monasteries, confident handling |
| Fiat 500X | Crossover | Families, mixed roads, comfortable for full-island tours |
These are examples drawn from the fleet available through local suppliers at RHO. Enter your dates in the search box above to see real-time inventory, transmission type, and payment terms for each vehicle. If a car shows "No deposit" or "Debit card accepted," those conditions apply to that specific model and rental company.
Six practical points smooth the handover at the terminal and ensure a calm return before your departure flight.
Certain cars at RHO require no deposit block, and some accept debit cards or cash for the balance due at pickup. Requirements are set by each local supplier and appear in the search results.
Run a search for your dates. Each listing shows payment terms below the model name: "No deposit required" means no hold on your card; "Debit card accepted" or "Cash accepted" tells you which methods settle the balance. These conditions apply to that specific vehicle and company, not to all cars in the same category.
No deposit does not change the excess - if damage occurs you remain liable up to the stated amount. The two parameters are independent: deposit is a temporary hold, excess is your maximum financial exposure in a claim.
When you complete the booking on our site, you pay a portion online by debit or credit card - this is the booking advance, not a deposit. The remaining balance is due when you collect the keys at Rhodes Airport, using the method stated in your voucher and the vehicle description.
If the car requires a credit card and you only have debit, contact your bank to raise the daily limit temporarily. For cars that accept debit or cash, bring enough euro notes to cover the balance plus any optional extras such as a second driver or child seat. Details on accepted methods are on our payment and advance page.
Answers to common questions about collecting and returning a car at RHO, covering everything from flight delays to fuel policy.
Yes, several cars at Rhodes Airport accept debit cards or cash for the balance due at pickup. Search your dates in the widget above and look for "Debit card accepted" or "Cash accepted" in the payment-terms line of each listing. The booking advance is always paid online by card when you reserve.
Many vehicles at RHO require no deposit block on your card. Each search result shows "No deposit required" if that condition applies. The excess amount remains your responsibility in case of damage, but no hold is placed on your card at pickup.
Your voucher states either a desk number in the arrivals hall or a meet-and-greet arrangement outside the terminal exit. If meet-and-greet, a representative holds a sign with your name and drives you to the car park or nearby office to complete paperwork.
Provide your flight number when you book. The local supplier monitors arrivals and adjusts the meeting time automatically. If the delay exceeds two hours, the contact details in your voucher let you send a message, though most companies track flights without prompting.
Lindos lies 50 km southeast via the coast road, about 50 minutes. Rhodes Town is 14 km north, 20 minutes. Prasonisi at the southern tip is 90 km, roughly 1 hour 40 minutes. The west-coast ancient site of Kamiros is 40 km west, 45 minutes on the inland route.
Most rentals use the same pickup and drop-off point. Your voucher confirms whether you return to a desk inside the terminal or to an off-airport lot with shuttle service. Arrive 60 to 90 minutes before your flight to allow time for the inspection and shuttle if needed.
Search live inventory, compare payment terms, and reserve in two minutes. Free cancellation applies to most bookings. If you fly into other Greek islands, check our pages for Corfu Airport and Kos Airport to see similar no-deposit options.