Rhodes isn’t the first place that comes to mind for a road trip — but after hiring a car and driving the island end to end, I’m convinced it’s the best way to see it. More freedom, fewer crowds, and places you’d never reach from a sunbed.

In May 2024, my partner and I were on the hunt for the cheapest flights under three hours from London. When we found return flights to Tirana, Albania, for just £30 per person, our interest was piqued.