Is Rhodes expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
Rhodes is moderately priced by Greek island standards, cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini and comparable to Crete or Kos. A budget traveller can manage on about €73 per person a day sharing a room, mid-range about €170 and comfort about €370. Tavernas and buses are good value; Lindos, Old Town boutique hotels and beachfront resorts are where costs rise.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | €35 | €75 | €180 |
| Food & drink | €20 | €40 | €80 |
| Sights & tickets | €10 | €30 | €60 |
| Local transport | €8 | €25 | €50 |
| Per person, per day | €73 | €170 | €370 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Rhodes day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| Pita gyros | a few euros |
| Pitaroudia (chickpea fritters) | roughly €6-9 a portion |
| Matsi (local pasta) | roughly €9-14 a plate |
| Fried Symi shrimp | roughly €12-18 a portion |
| Half a kilo of house wine | roughly €8-14 |
| KTEL bus to Lindos | a few euros, about 1 hour |
| Acropolis of Lindos | about €12-15 |
| Palace of the Grand Master | about €10-12 |
| New Town hotel double | €60-100 a night |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
Accommodation is the main cost, from €60-100 in the New Town to €120-220 in Old Town boutique hotels or Lindos, and more at east-coast resorts. Car hire (about €35-50 a day in summer) is useful for the south and west. Food is reasonable in tavernas but pricey at touted Old Town restaurants and in Lindos, while sunbeds, boat trips to Symi and fish by the kilo add up.
When it is cheaper
April-May and October-November are much cheaper than July and August, with hotel rates often roughly 30-50% lower; Rhodes has one of the longest seasons in Greece, so many places stay open into November.
How to spend less
- Stay in the New Town, a short walk from the Old Town and Elli beach.
- Eat in the Old Town's side streets or the New Town, avoiding touts on Sokratous Street.
- Use KTEL buses to Lindos and the east coast instead of taxis.
- Visit Lindos acropolis at 8:00 opening to avoid heat and crowds, and walk instead of taking donkeys.
- Rent a car for one day to cover Prasonisi and the south, rather than for the whole stay.
- Ask for the weight and total price of fish before it is cooked.
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Common questions
Is Rhodes expensive?
Moderately. Budget travellers spend about €73 a day and mid-range about €170; it is cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini.
How much does it cost to visit Lindos?
The KTEL bus costs a few euros and the acropolis about €12-15.
How much is a meal in Rhodes?
A simple taverna meal costs about €15-25; pita gyros only a few euros.