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Rhodes

Rhodes · Greece · 36.45, 28.23

The largest island in the Dodecanese, Rhodes has a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town containing the palace of the medieval Knights' grand master. Facing both the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, it is a popular port of call combining beaches and historic districts.

Port highlights

About 50,000 people (Rhodes city)
Population
Mediterranean climate. Summers are dry and hot; winters are mild and rainy.
Climate
Greek
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to October
Best time to visit
Local food

Moussaka, souvlaki, gyro pita, Rhodes wine

Sights
Rhodes old town (Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights)Acropolis of LindosMandraki Harbor and deer statuesSeven SpringsKalisos hot springs
Monthly average high / low temperatures
14°
4°Jan
15°
4°Feb
18°
7°Mar
23°
10°Apr
29°
15°May
34°
19°Jun
37°
21°Jul
37°
21°Aug
33°
17°Sep
27°
13°Oct
20°
9°Nov
15°
6°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: AYDIN · about 159 km from port · elevation difference about 51 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)182 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee costs about the same; water, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€1.77
Water 500 ml
€3.00
Coffee
€19.90
Inexpensive meal
€5.00
Local beer
€4.90
Big Mac

Prices in Rhodes. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

RHO
Nearest airport
25–35 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Rhodes (city)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)