Skopelos travel guide

Skopelos Tourism | Skopelos Guide

You're Going to Love Skopelos

With a population of 2.886, Skopelos is a must-see destination in Thessaly, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Skopelos has to offer.

When to visit Skopelos

Skopelos in December
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skopelos in December
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skopelos

Plane

When flying to Skopelos, you’ll arrive at Skiathos (JSI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Skopelos from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Skopelos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 79 miles from Skopelos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Skopelos, you’ll arrive at Skiathos (JSI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Skopelos from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Skopelos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 79 miles from Skopelos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Skopelos

Airlines serving Skopelos

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skopelos

Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skopelos

Most booked hotels in Skopelos

Skopelos Village Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Skiathos Princess Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£102+
Aeolos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Skopelos Holidays Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Rigas Hotel Skopelos
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£38+
Atlas Hotel Skiathos
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£32+

Hiring a car in Skopelos

Hiring a car in Skopelos costs £25 per day, on average, or £123 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Skiathos.

Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Skopelos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.31 and £27.08. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skopelos, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Skopelos costs £25 per day, on average, or £123 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Skiathos.

Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Skopelos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.31 and £27.08. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skopelos, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.