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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, South Aegean, Greece 1
Population
The municipality of Rhodes, covering the island, had 125,113 residents in the 2021 census, up from 115,490 in 2011. The city municipal unit had 56,440, and English Wikipedia gives a metropolitan figure of 86,199, citing the Hellenic Statistical Authority. 1 2
Internet Speed
Average 55 Mbps; Starlink available for 200 Mbps+; Fiber rollouts in Rhodes City (OTE/Cosmote)
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 euro = 1.1205 US dollars, so 1 US dollar = 0.8925 euro. Cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels and on ferries; some restaurants still want cash. 6 4
Tap Water
Drinkable in most places a tourist visits. On small islands it often tastes poor, because it is brought in and heavily chlorinated, and many people buy bottled water. Ask where you are staying if you are unsure. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova (formerly Wind) sell prepaid SIMs, and you need a passport or national ID to activate one. Vodafone Combo 9GB is €14.50 for 30 days from 9 February 2026 (9 GB, unlimited national calls and 100 SMS). A short stay can use Vodafone Data Day, 15 GB for €1.20. 7 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise are widely used. Local accounts via Eurobank require an AFM (Tax ID)
Accommodation
Long-term rentals via Spitogatos or XE.gr. Mid-range apartments: €600–€900/month
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels, and for ferries and flights. Some restaurants do not take cards, and cash is still used in small places. 4
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Rhodes Property
Budget Accommodation
STAY Hostel Rhodes is at Lochagou Fanouraki 19-21, in the New Town. Rhodes Youth Hostel, Ergeiou 12 in the Old Town, is adults-only, with dorms and private rooms, and its phone is +30 22410 30491. Neither page gives the earlier €22 dorm or €60 private rate, and the hostel is not on 28th October Street. 19 18 21 5
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Rhodes Old Town (Medieval District) for history and atmosphere 1 5
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Niochori (New Town) for walkability, cafes, and year-round grocery store access

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Rhodes Project, Chimarras 27, 85133. Prices include VAT: €4 an hour with a two-hour minimum, €16 a day, €65 a week, and €250 for one month. Phone +30 22411 81583. 8
Best Cafe for Work
Koozina is a restaurant on Dilberaki, in the New Town. The map pin is not at Ethelonton Dodekanision 4. Wi-Fi and power outlets were not on a page opened this pass. 20
Networking Events
Digital Nomads Rhodes Facebook Group; monthly meetups at The Last Butler bar
Social Events for Expats
Rhodes Expats & Locals Group meetings hosted at Ronda by the sea

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
No Uber/Bolt; use 'Rhodes Taxi' app or call the radio taxi service (+30 2241 069800)
Bike/Scooter Rental
Motorbikes and mopeds are widely rented, and the island guide puts a usual day rate at €10 to €15. A map search for Rhodes Rent a Car and Moto on 28th October Street did not return that shop. 3 37
Best Beach Nearby
Elli Beach is the city beach along the New Town waterfront. Ladiko, also called Anthony Quinn Bay, is a small scenic bay south of Faliraki. The 15 km figure was not on the travel guide. 3 5 24 25
Top Regional Airline
Sky Express (connecting to Athens and Crete) 5
Top International Airline
Aegean Airlines (via Athens); Ryanair and TUI Fly operate seasonal direct flights (March-Nov)
Highway Access
Rhodes-Lindos Highway connects the north to the south of the island 1
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no train. Island buses leave from the New Market (Nea Agora) by Mandraki. West-coast and airport buses are run by RODA, and east-coast buses by KTEL. The two stops sit just outside the Old Town wall. 3 5 30
Public Transport Passes
A town bus to the acropolis (line 5) is €1, and Rhodes town to Faliraki is €2. The airport bus to Averof Street is €2.50 by card, or €3.50 paid to the driver. No monthly pass was listed. 3 5
Regional Travel
Dodekanisos Seaways ferries to islands like Symi and Kos from Kolona Port

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
General Hospital of Rhodes Andreas G. Papandreou, 1 Christiaan Barnard Street, Agioi Apostoloi, about 6 km southwest of the centre. Switchboard +30 22413 60000. Euromedica, a private hospital, is at the western edge of Koskinou. 17 22 23
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Rhodes Yoga Studio (Ixia area) - Drop-in classes approx. €12
Gyms & Fitness Centers
A map search for MyGym on Diagora Street returned no place, and no Rhodes gym price page was opened this pass. 35
Laundry Services
Rhodes Laundry & Dry Cleaning (Themistokleous Sophouli 18) - €10 per load

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Wolt and e-Food (extensively available in Rhodes City)
Best Local Dish to Try
Pitaroudia, chickpea fritters, are a traditional dish of Rhodes and the Dodecanese. A map search for Mama Sofia in the Old Town returned nothing. 1 36
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
To Marouli (Old Town) - Dedicated vegetarian/vegan restaurant
Best Dessert Spots
Stani is a confectionery on Agias Anastasias, in the Old Town. The map pin does not give a founding year. 33
Affordable Shopping Spots
The Farmer's Market (Laiki) on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Vyronos St.
E-commerce/Online Store
Skroutz.gr (The 'Amazon of Greece') for all tech and home goods
Grocery Delivery
AB Vassilopoulos and Sklavenitis (Via their respective apps/websites)
Bar/Nightlife Area
Orfanidou Street (Bar Street) for clubs; Old Town squares for wine bars 5
Local Brewery
Magnus Magister (Rhodes Brewery) - Available in most local tavernas
Wine Bars
10GR Hotel & Wine Bar (Old Town) - Specializing in local Dodecanese wines
Street Food Stalls
Augustinos (New Town) - Best Gyros/Souvlaki; approx. €4.00 per wrap
Popular International Cuisine
Wonder (Scandinavian/Fusion) and Nireas (Seafood) in the Old Town

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights; Acropolis of Lindos 1 5 26
Museums & Art Venues
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes (Great Hospital of the Knights) 5 27
Historical Sites
Street of the Knights (Hippoton); Ancient Stadium of Rhodes on Monte Smith 5
Religious Sites
Monastery of Filerimos; Church of the Annunciation (Mandraki) 3 5 32
Annual Events
Medieval Rose Festival (May/June); Rhodes International Film Festival
Cultural Districts
The Medieval City (UNESCO World Heritage site) 1 5
Theater Venues
Melina Mercouri Open Air Theatre (Medieval Moat)
Local Markets
Nea Agora (New Market) for local produce and tourist goods 5 30
Music Scene
Sissitio (Old Town) - Live jazz and atmospheric DJ sets
Street Art
Mural cycle at the Rhodes School of Fine Arts and abandoned buildings in Ialyssos
Cooking Classes
Rhodes Cooking School (approx. €65 per session including wine/meal)
Art Galleries
Modern Greek Art Museum (Symis Square)
Historic Buildings
The Admiralty; The Turkish Baths (Yeni Hamam)
Local Heritage
Bronze deer statues stand at the Mandraki harbour entrance, where the Colossus may have stood. They are known as the Rhodes deer. 3

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
The Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) is a wooded valley. The guide says the moths are now rarely seen because of crowds, and that the walk is still pleasant. It does not give a distance from town. 3 28
National Parks Nearby
Epta Piges (Seven Springs) is a short shaded forest walk inland, near Kolymbia. The guide does not call it a national park. 3 29
Cycling/Walking Paths
Coastal path from Mandraki to Ixia; Trail to the top of Monte Smith
Scenic Viewpoints
The Roloi clock tower stands in the Old Town. Filerimos hill, west of town, has a monastery, a chapel and views over the north of the island. 5 31 3 32
Birdwatching Locations
Apollakia Dam and the southern wetland areas
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Campfires, bonfires and barbecues are banned across Greece from 1 May to 31 October. Call 112 if you see a fire. 4

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
ELTA (Greek Post Office); ACS Courier for faster local shipping
Tech Repair Services
PC Rhodes (Ethnikis Antistaseos 65) for laptop and phone repairs
Table Tennis Spots
Rhodes Table Tennis Club (Near Diagoras Stadium)
Language Classes
Hellenic Culture Centre - Greek for foreigners intensive courses
Libraries & Study Spots
Municipal Library of Rhodes (Castellania Building, Hippocrates Square)
Community Centers
Cultural Organization of the Municipality of Rhodes (DOPAR)
Gaming Lounges
InSpot Rhodes (Alexandrou Diakou 26) - Pro gaming setups
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Rodos is on Savva Nikolaou, in the New Town. 34

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Asking prices are not split by bedrooms or by town and village. Active sale ads from January to May 2026 put the median for Rhodes and Kos together at €2,210 per square metre, against a South Aegean median of €3,660. A 40 square metre flat at that rate is €88,400. 16
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
The same January to May 2026 count gives Rhodes and Kos together a median of €2,210 per square metre and no separate village price. A 40 square metre flat at that rate is €88,400. 16
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Active sale ads from January to May 2026 put the median for Rhodes and Kos together at €2,210 per square metre, not split by district or by bedrooms. A 60 square metre flat at that rate is €132,600. 16
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The January to May 2026 count gives no separate village price. Rhodes and Kos together have a median of €2,210 per square metre. A 60 square metre flat at that rate is €132,600. 16
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Active sale ads from January to May 2026 put the median for Rhodes and Kos together at €2,210 per square metre, not split by district or by bedrooms. An 80 square metre flat at that rate is €176,800. 16
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The January to May 2026 count gives no separate village price. Rhodes and Kos together have a median of €2,210 per square metre. An 80 square metre flat at that rate is €176,800. 16
Corporate Tax
22% is the standard corporate income tax rate. Credit institutions that use the deferred-tax regime pay 29%. 12
Dividend Withholding Tax
5% withholding on dividends. For an individual, that withholding is the full tax on this income. 13
Tax System
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are resident if Greece is your centre of vital interests, or if you spend more than 183 days in any 12-month period. The digital nomad visa does not set a special tax rate. 9 11 38
Highest Income Tax Bracket
44% applies to employment, pension and business income above €60,000 on the 2026 scale. Income from €40,000 to €60,000 is taxed at 39%. 9
VAT
The national rates are 24%, 13% and 6%. A 30% cut, to 17%, 9% and 4%, applies on Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios. Rhodes is not on that list. 10
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign company is taxed in Greece when a resident owns more than 50%, the foreign tax is under half the Greek tax, and more than 30% of the profit is passive. A real business in the EU or EEA can fall outside the rules. 15
Property Tax
ENFIA is charged each year on property rights held on 1 January. For an individual it depends on location, size, use, age, floor and facades, with an extra charge only if total property value is above €500,000. 10
Property Transaction Tax
The buyer pays transfer tax at 3% of the taxable value on a transfer that is not charged VAT. Notary and legal fees were not on the tax page opened this pass. 10
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Article 5C exempts 50% of Greek employment income, or income from a business carried on in Greece, for seven tax years. You must not have been a Greek tax resident for five of the previous six years, you must move from an EU, EEA or treaty country, and the job must be with a Greek legal entity or a foreign company's Greek establishment. Foreign remote-work pay is not exempt. 14

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. English Wikipedia, Rhodes city: 2021 municipal unit 56,440 and metro 86,199, South Aegean, Rhodes-Lindos avenue, pitaroudia, medieval UNESCO townSecondary
  2. ELSTAT 2021 census release: Rhodes municipality 125,113 residents, 115,490 in 2011Official
  3. Wikivoyage Rhodes: drinkable tap water, buses, scooter day rate, taxi phone, Elli and Ladiko, bronze deer, butterfly valley, Seven Springs, FilerimosSecondary
  4. Wikivoyage Greece: 230 V Type C and F, cards, passport for a prepaid SIM, bottled water, fire ban 1 May to 31 OctoberSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage Rhodes city: airport bus fare, RODA and KTEL stops, youth hostel, palace, museum, Orfanidou, Roloi, Annunciation church, Sky ExpressSecondary
  6. ECB 90-day euro rates: 1 euro = 1.1205 US dollars on 22 October 2026Official
  7. Vodafone Greece prepaid tariff, February 2026: Combo 9GB 14.50 euro from 9 February 2026, Data Day 1.20 euroOfficial
  8. Rhodes Project coworking, Chimarras 27: 16 euro day pass and 250 euro month, VAT includedOfficial
  9. PwC Greece personal income tax, reviewed 8 September 2026: 44 percent above 60,000 euroSecondary
  10. PwC Greece other taxes: VAT 24, 13 and 6 percent, island cut on five islands, ENFIA, 3 percent transfer taxSecondary
  11. PwC Greece tax residence: presence in any 12-month period and the centre of vital interestsSecondary
  12. PwC Greece corporate tax: 22 percent standard, 29 percent for some credit institutionsSecondary
  13. PwC Greece income determination: 5 percent dividend withholding is the full tax for an individualSecondary
  14. PwC Greece inbound worker incentive: 50 percent of Greek employment or Greek business income for seven tax yearsSecondary
  15. PwC Greece group taxation: controlled foreign company testsSecondary
  16. Parapolitika, 30 June 2026: ReDataset January to May 2026 median 2,210 euro per square metre for Rhodes and KosSecondary
  17. Rhodes general hospital access page: Agioi Apostoloi, 6 km from the centre, Christiaan Barnard 1, switchboardOfficial
  18. Rhodes Youth Hostel: Ergeiou 12, Old Town, adults only, phone +30 22410 30491Official
  19. OpenStreetMap: STAY Hostel Rhodes, Lochagou Fanouraki 19-21Reference
  20. OpenStreetMap: Koozina restaurant on DilberakiReference
  21. OpenStreetMap: Rhodes Youth Hostel, Ergeiou 12Reference
  22. OpenStreetMap: General Hospital of Rhodes, 1 Christiaan BarnardReference
  23. OpenStreetMap: Euromedica hospital at KoskinouReference
  24. OpenStreetMap: Elli BeachReference
  25. OpenStreetMap: Ladiko BeachReference
  26. OpenStreetMap: Palace of the Grand MasterReference
  27. OpenStreetMap: Archaeological Museum of RhodesReference
  28. OpenStreetMap: Valley of the Butterflies at PetaloudesReference
  29. OpenStreetMap: Epta Piges near KolymbiaReference
  30. OpenStreetMap: Nea Agora, the New MarketReference
  31. OpenStreetMap: Roloi clock tower, Orfeos 1Reference
  32. OpenStreetMap: Filerimos nature reserve at IalysosReference
  33. OpenStreetMap: Stani confectionery, Agias AnastasiasReference
  34. OpenStreetMap: Casino Rodos on Savva NikolaouReference
  35. OpenStreetMap search for MyGym in Rhodes, no resultReference
  36. OpenStreetMap search for Mama Sofia in the Old Town, no resultReference
  37. OpenStreetMap search for Rhodes Rent a Car, no shop by that nameReference
  38. AADE tax residence criteria: centre of vital interests or more than 183 days in any twelve-month period; private-visit exceptionOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,000 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €110,000) Active sale ads from January to May 2026 put the median for Rhodes and Kos together at…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,500 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €82,500) The January to May 2026 count gives no separate village price. Rhodes and Kos together…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €161,500) Active sale ads from January to May 2026 put the median for Rhodes and Kos together at…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €119,000) The January to May 2026 count gives no separate village price. Rhodes and Kos together…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Greek Digital Nomad Visa offers 50% reduction in taxable income for the first 7 years Article 5C exempts 50% of Greek employment income, or income from a business carried on in…
    33 more changes
    • Best Beach Nearby Elli Beach (City center) for convenience; Anthony Quinn Bay (15km away) for scenery Elli Beach is the city beach along the New Town waterfront. Ladiko, also called Anthony…
    • Best Cafe for Work Koozina (Ethelonton Dodekanision 4) - Good Wi-Fi, power outlets, and laptop-friendly… Koozina is a restaurant on Dilberaki, in the New Town. The map pin is not at Ethelonton…
    • Best Coworking Space Rhodes Project (approx. €15/day, €180/month) located near the Casino area Rhodes Project, Chimarras 27, 85133. Prices include VAT: €4 an hour with a two-hour…
    • Best Dessert Spots Stani (Agias Anastasias) - Traditional Greek pastries and yogurt since 1952 Stani is a confectionery on Agias Anastasias, in the Old Town. The map pin does not give a…
    • Best Hospital General Hospital of Rhodes 'Andreas Papandreou' (6km from center); private: Euromedica… General Hospital of Rhodes Andreas G. Papandreou, 1 Christiaan Barnard Street, Agioi…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Pitaroudia (chickpea fritters) at Mama Sofia's in the Old Town Pitaroudia, chickpea fritters, are a traditional dish of Rhodes and the Dodecanese. A map…
    • Bike/Scooter Rental Rhodes Rent a Car & Moto (approx. €15-€25/day for a scooter) on 28th Oktovriou St. Motorbikes and mopeds are widely rented, and the island guide puts a usual day rate at €10…
    • Bonfire-Friendly Spots Generally prohibited due to fire risk; check Afantou beach designated areas in winter Campfires, bonfires and barbecues are banned across Greece from 1 May to 31 October. Call…
    • Budget Accommodation Stay Hostel (approx. €22/night for dorm, €60 for private) on 28th Oktovriou St. STAY Hostel Rhodes is at Lochagou Fanouraki 19-21, in the New Town. Rhodes Youth Hostel…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards accepted in 95% of shops/restaurants; cash needed for small kiosks (Periptera) Cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels, and for ferries and flights. Some restaurants…
    • Casino & Gaming Halls Casino Rodos (Grande Albergo delle Rose building) Casino Rodos is on Savva Nikolaou, in the New Town.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable under Greek Income Tax Code Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign company is taxed in Greece when a resident owns…
    • Corporate Tax 22% standard rate 22% is the standard corporate income tax rate. Credit institutions that use the…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks include Piraeus Bank and Alpha Bank located on Amerikis St. Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 euro = 1.1205 US…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 5% 5% withholding on dividends. For an individual, that withholding is the full tax on this…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers MyGym (Diagora St.) - Approx. €45 monthly membership A map search for MyGym on Diagora Street returned no place, and no Rhodes gym price page…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 44% for income over €40,000 44% applies to employment, pension and business income above €60,000 on the 2026 scale…
    • Local Heritage Rhodes Deer (Platoni) - Iron statues at Mandraki Harbor entrance Bronze deer statues stand at the Mandraki harbour entrance, where the Colossus may have…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub KTEL Bus Station at the New Market (Mandraki) for regional routes There is no train. Island buses leave from the New Market (Nea Agora) by Mandraki…
    • National Parks Nearby Seven Springs (Epta Piges) - Woodland trails and tunnels Epta Piges (Seven Springs) is a short shaded forest walk inland, near Kolymbia. The guide…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) - 25km from the city The Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) is a wooded valley. The guide says the moths…
    • Population Approx. 52,000 (City), 115,000 (Island-wide) The municipality of Rhodes, covering the island, had 125,113 residents in the 2021 census…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax ENFIA (Annual tax based on location/size, approx. €3-€6 per m²) ENFIA is charged each year on property rights held on 1 January. For an individual it…
    • Property Transaction Tax 3.09% Transfer Tax + Legal/Notary fees approx. 2% The buyer pays transfer tax at 3% of the taxable value on a transfer that is not charged…
    • Public Transport Passes Single tickets €1.50–€3.00. No monthly passes available; buy tickets at kiosks A town bus to the acropolis (line 5) is €1, and Rhodes town to Faliraki is €2. The airport…
    • SIM Card Cosmote (best coverage), Vodafone, Nova. Plans approx. €15-€20 for 20GB+ data Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova (formerly Wind) sell prepaid SIMs, and you need a passport or…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Roloi Clock Tower (Old Town) and the Filerimos Cross The Roloi clock tower stands in the Old Town. Filerimos hill, west of town, has a…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €77,000) Asking prices are not split by bedrooms or by town and village. Active sale ads from…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €56,000) The same January to May 2026 count gives Rhodes and Kos together a median of €2,210 per…
    • Tap Water Potable in most areas, but high mineral content; locals usually prefer bottled water… Drinkable in most places a tourist visits. On small islands it often tastes poor, because…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents; potential 50% income tax break for 7 years for… Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are resident if Greece is your centre of…
    • VAT 24% standard; 13% for basic foods; reduced rates apply on some Aegean islands but Rhodes… The national rates are 24%, 13% and 6%. A 30% cut, to 17%, 9% and 4%, applies on Leros…

    Fix pass aligned Tap Water, Cashless Friendly and Bonfire-Friendly Spots with the country prep and comparison cities; restored the 183-day threshold in Tax System from the Greece tax profile and AADE; corrected the Budget Accommodation citation to the hostel contact page. Refreshed research date and model attribution and explicitly listed unsupported address, opening-hours and price claims under Not verified while retaining earlier content Source

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