Parking at Rhodes Airport
Rhodes Airport has one surface car park, run by the airport operator Fraport Greece, directly in front of the terminal building. It is a two-minute walk to check-in, so there is no shuttle and no need to allow extra time; the only planning required is to expect it to be busy in July and August.
There is no free long-term parking on the airport site. Locals meeting arriving relatives tend to use the short-stay area or wait in the villages of Paradisi and Kremasti; anyone leaving a car for a week or more should compare the on-site rate with the private meet-and-greet operators nearby.
Parking rates
Rates are per hour for short stays and per day for long stays, paid at the pay machines before you return to the car. The figures below are indicative; the operator publishes the current tariff at the car park entrance and on its website.
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| First 10 minutes | Free |
| Up to 1 hour | €3 |
| Per day (long stay) | about €12 |
| Per week | about €60 |
Drop-off and pick-up
The road in front of the terminal is a drop-off zone, not a waiting area: stopping is limited to a few minutes, and at busy times the airport police move cars on and issue fines. To wait for an arriving flight, drive into the car park and use the free first minutes or pay for an hour.
When collecting someone, check the live arrivals board on this site first. Charter flights into Rhodes are often delayed on summer evenings, and the car park costs the same whether you sit in it or in a café in Kremasti.
Off-airport parking and meet-and-greet
A handful of private operators around Paradisi and Kremasti offer meet-and-greet parking: you hand over the keys outside departures and the car is returned to the same spot when you land. Weekly rates are usually well below the on-site car park, but book ahead in high season and check reviews; the airport has no involvement in these services.
Motorhome and caravan travellers should note that the airport car park has no bays for large vehicles; the informal parking at nearby beaches is a common overnight stop before an early flight, but it is unguarded.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I park at Rhodes Airport?
In the surface car park directly in front of the terminal, run by Fraport Greece. Short-stay parking costs from about €3 an hour and long-stay around €12 a day; the first 10 minutes are free. Private meet-and-greet operators in Paradisi and Kremasti are cheaper for a week or more.
Can I wait outside the terminal to pick someone up?
Only for a few minutes. The road outside is a drop-off zone patrolled by the airport police at busy times. Check the live arrivals board first, then drive into the car park and use the free first minutes or pay for an hour.
See also
Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.