Other Tourist Scams in Rhodes

ATV and Quad Bike Damage Claim

Rental operators near Rhodes Town and Faliraki lease ATVs and quad bikes to tourists, then claim pre-existing scratches or mechanical faults are new damage caused by the renter. Bikes are often in poor condition before rental, but damage is photographed selectively and presented as proof after return. Deposits of €100–€300 are withheld in full even when damage is minor or pre-existing.