Comparison · Corfu vs Rhodes · Greece
Corfu 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: StefanosKozanis, Public domain
Quick answer
Choose Corfu for Venetian old town, Olive groves and free sights; choose Rhodes for Medieval Old Town and Knights of St John. Corfu is generally less expensive, and the two are about 808 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 808 km
- Less expensive
- Corfu
- Best time for Corfu
- May–June and September
- Best time for Rhodes
- May–June and September–October
Side by side
| Corfu | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Greece |
| Known for | Venetian old town, Olive groves and Achilleion Palace | Medieval Old Town, Knights of St John and Lindos Acropolis |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | May–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $120–$220 | $130–$250 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | August, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 14°C (57°F) | January, 15°C (59°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 11 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 5 |
| Beaches | Glyfada | Elli Beach |
| Airports | CFU | RHO |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Corfu for…
Venetian old town, Olive groves and free sights. Corfu is the greenest of the major Greek islands, lying in the Ionian Sea just off the coast of Albania and north-western Greece. Its capital, Corfu Town, is a UNESCO-listed old town shaped by four centuries of Venetian rule and later French and British…
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
| # | Corfu | Rhodes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corfu Old Town | Palace of the Grand Master |
| 2 | Spianada and the Liston | Street of the Knights |
| 3 | Old Fortress | Old Town walls and moat |
| 4 | Church of Saint Spyridon | Archaeological Museum of Rhodes |
| 5 | Achilleion Palace | Acropolis of Lindos |
Food compared
| Corfu | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Pastitsada | Pitaroudia |
| Sofrito | Symi shrimp |
| Bourdeto | Melekouni |
| Bianco | Souma |
Which is cheaper?
Corfu is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $120–$220 per person there, against $130–$250 in Rhodes (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Corfu on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 808 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 15 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Corfu or Rhodes cheaper?
Corfu is usually less expensive: about $120–$220 a day mid-range against $130–$250 (estimates).
+Is Corfu or Rhodes better for a first trip?
Pick Corfu for Venetian old town, Olive groves and free sights, or Rhodes for Medieval Old Town and Knights of St John.
+How far is Corfu from Rhodes?
About 808 km in a straight line.