Mytilene travel guide
Mytilene Tourism | Mytilene Guide
You're Going to Love Mytilene
With a population of 28.322, Mytilene is a must-see destination in North Aegean, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mytilene has to offer.
When to visit Mytilene
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mytilene in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mytilene, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
How to Get to Mytilene
Plane
When flying to Mytilene, you’ll arrive at Mytilene (MJT), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mytilene from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 3h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Mytilene is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 276 km from Mytilene. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record Go, among others, in Athens.
Airlines serving Mytilene
Where to stay in Mytilene
Average rates range from around £48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mytilene
Most booked hotels in Mytilene
Hiring a car in Mytilene
Hiring a car in Mytilene costs £23 per day, on average, or £137 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Mytilene.
Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Mytilene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.08 and £26.77. The most frequently booked car type in Mytilene is Compact (Volkswagen T-ROC or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.