Quick answer. Rhodes Airport is at Paradisi, about 14 kilometres from Rhodes Town and around an hour from Lindos, so the ride is the real money decision. The public bus to Rhodes Town costs a few euros in cash; a taxi to town costs roughly €30-35, and to Lindos far more, and Greek taxis must accept cards. If you want euros on landing, use a Greek bank ATM, not an independent Euronet unit, and choose euros. Rhodes Old Town has plenty of bank machines. Greece has no Bank of America Global ATM Alliance partner, so a BoA card pays its normal non-network fees everywhere.
Where to get euro at RHO
At RHO the machine and the currency you choose matter more than the location. Here is what each route costs to get €100 in your hand, at roughly €1 = $1.10.
| Option | Where | Markup | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek bank ATM in Rhodes Town with a no-FX-fee card | New Town and the Old Town gates | Network rate; read any fee on screen | ~$110-113 |
| Greek bank ATM at RHO | Arrivals | Network rate; read any fee on screen | ~$110-113 |
| BoA debit card at any Greek machine | Anywhere on Rhodes | BoA 3% + BoA's flat non-network fee | ~$118 |
| Euronet machine accepting conversion | Arrivals, Faliraki, Lindos | Own surcharge + DCC margin | ~$120-125 |
Bank machines at Rhodes (RHO), and what the ride from Paradisi costs
Rhodes Diagoras Airport sits beside the village of Paradisi on the island's north-west coast, a single terminal that fills with charter and low-cost flights in summer. The arrivals area has Greek bank ATMs, including National Bank of Greece and Piraeus Bank, and independent Euronet machines. Use a bank machine, read anything shown on screen, and choose euros. Rhodes Town and its medieval Old Town, fourteen kilometres north-east, have branches of every Greek bank; Lindos, on the far side of the island, has a handful of machines that come under heavy pressure in August. The biggest spend on arrival is not the withdrawal but the transfer, because the island's most popular resorts are a long way from the runway.
Arrivals
Aegean, Sky Express and summer charter and low-cost flights from across Europe
Bank ATMs and independent machines are in the arrivals hall. Choose a Greek bank machine, decline the offer to convert into your home currency, and take enough for the bus fare in small notes and coins.
Departures
Same building, with a busy airside area in summer
Airside prices are high and seating is limited at peak times. Spend leftover euros in town or on the way, and arrive early on summer weekends, when charter departures cluster.
Bus stop and taxi rank
Public buses to Rhodes Town, taxis and transfer coaches
The bus stop is on the main road outside the terminal. Taxis queue at the rank; transfer and tour-operator coaches have their own bays.
Do you actually need cash at Rhodes (RHO)?
Only for the bus. Here is how to reach Rhodes Town and the resorts:
Public bus to Rhodes Town (a few euros): The cheapest option by far; pay in cash on board or at the kiosk, with small notes.
Taxi to Rhodes Town (roughly €30-35): Greek taxis must carry a card terminal; confirm the fare and card payment before you set off.
Taxi to Lindos or the south-east coast (roughly €70-90): An hour's drive; a pre-booked transfer is often cheaper and fixed.
Pre-booked transfer or hire car (varies): Paid by card in advance; hire cars carry a deposit hold on a credit card.
⚠ DCC trap. When the ATM or terminal asks if you want to be charged in your home currency instead of the local currency, always decline and choose the local currency. Accepting locks in a 3-13 percent markup that your no-FX-fee card cannot undo. Full DCC explainer →
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need cash to get from Rhodes (RHO) to Rhodes?
Only if you take the bus, which is paid in cash and costs a few euros. Taxis must accept cards, and pre-booked transfers and hire cars are paid by card. Rhodes Town has plenty of bank machines, and Lindos a few, so there is no need to withdraw a large amount at the airport.
Can I order euro before flying?
Optional. CEI Currency Exchange ships euros to a US address in 2-5 days. It is most useful if you are heading straight to Lindos, where the few machines can have queues in August, and for the bus fare on arrival.
How do I get from Rhodes Airport to Rhodes Town cheaply?
Take the public bus from the stop outside the terminal. It costs a few euros, paid in cash, and runs to the bus station by the Old Town. A taxi costs roughly 30 to 35 euros for the same journey of about 14 kilometres.
How much is a taxi from Rhodes Airport to Lindos?
Roughly 70 to 90 euros for a drive of about an hour, more at night. A pre-booked transfer is often cheaper and fixed in advance. Greek taxis must accept cards, so confirm card payment before setting off.
Are there ATMs in Lindos?
A few, including Greek bank machines and independent units, and they can have queues or run low at the height of summer. Withdraw in Rhodes Town or at the airport before heading down the coast, and use a Greek bank machine rather than an independent one.