Vólos travel guide
Vólos Tourism | Vólos Guide
You're Going to Love Vólos
With a population of 86,048, Vólos is a must-see destination in Thessaly, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vólos has to offer.
When to visit Vólos
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vólos in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 64 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Vólos, with an average rainfall of 16 mm.
How to Get to Vólos
Plane
When flying to Vólos, you’ll arrive at Vólos Nea Anchialos (VOL), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vólos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Vólos is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 261 km from Vólos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Centauro, among others, in Corfu.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vólos, including Union Ivkoni, City Lines and FlixBus. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Vólos takes 1883 km and will cost you around £114. From Athens, the ticket costs about £166 for a journey of 2100 km. Vólos’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Vólos
Where to stay in Vólos
Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £73 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vólos
Most booked hotels in Vólos
Hiring a car in Vólos
Hiring a car in Vólos costs £28 per day, on average, or £140 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Vólos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.07 and £26.75. The most frequently booked car type in Vólos is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.