Comparison · Antalya vs Rhodes · Turkey / Greece
Antalya vs Rhodes
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Esginmurat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Antalya for Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and lower day-to-day costs; choose Rhodes for Medieval Old Town and Knights of St John. Antalya is generally less expensive, and the two are about 228 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 228 km
- Less expensive
- Antalya
- Best time for Antalya
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Rhodes
- May–June and September–October
Side by side
| Antalya | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Greece |
| Known for | Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and Konyaaltı and Lara beaches | Medieval Old Town, Knights of St John and Lindos Acropolis |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | May–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 6 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $90–$180 | $130–$250 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 34°C (93°F) | August, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 15°C (59°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 5 |
| Beaches | Konyaaltı Beach | Elli Beach |
| Airports | AYT | RHO |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Antalya for…
Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and lower day-to-day costs. Antalya is the largest city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the gateway to the Turquoise Coast. Its historic core, Kaleiçi, is a walled quarter of Ottoman houses and lanes on cliffs above a Roman harbour, entered through the triple-arched Hadrian's Gate…
Choose Rhodes for…
Medieval Old Town and Knights of St John. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands, about 80 km long and closer to the Turkish coast than to Athens. At its northern tip, Rhodes Town wraps around the walled medieval Old Town built by the Knights of St John, with the Palace of the Grand Master…
Top sights compared
| # | Antalya | Rhodes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaleiçi old town | Palace of the Grand Master |
| 2 | Hadrian's Gate | Street of the Knights |
| 3 | Yivli Minaret | Old Town walls and moat |
| 4 | Antalya Museum | Archaeological Museum of Rhodes |
| 5 | Old harbour boat trip | Acropolis of Lindos |
Food compared
| Antalya | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Antalya-style piyaz | Pitaroudia |
| Şiş köfte | Symi shrimp |
| Hibeş | Melekouni |
| Gözleme | Souma |
Which is cheaper?
Antalya is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $90–$180 per person there, against $130–$250 in Rhodes (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Antalya on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Antalya and Rhodes are about 228 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 6 days in Antalya and 7 in Rhodes.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Antalya or Rhodes cheaper?
Antalya is usually less expensive: about $90–$180 a day mid-range against $130–$250 (estimates).
+Is Antalya or Rhodes better for a first trip?
Pick Antalya for Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and lower day-to-day costs, or Rhodes for Medieval Old Town and Knights of St John.
+How far is Antalya from Rhodes?
About 228 km in a straight line.