Kos car hires from £5/day

As it is an island, smaller vehicles such as sedans, compacts, and hatchbacks are all ideal choices for hire car drivers. This is the case because many of the island’s roads are fairly narrow since the roads go back to long before automobiles had even been invented. Additionally, parking spaces on the island are often small and it may be harder to fit in them with a large vehicle.

Drivers will find that the speed limit starts out at 50 km/h (31 mph) in residential areas and built-up areas. Outside of built-up areas, the speed limit can get all the way up to 90 km/h (56 mph), particularly on larger roads. Additionally, visitors should note there are no highways on Greek islands.

On-street parking is by far the most common option throughout the island, whether you are in residential areas or in the town proper. There are a few private parking lots in Kos, but for the most part on-street parking will suffice. Aside from these two options, many businesses also offer parking to guests and clients so drivers can count on that.

On average a car hire in Kos costs £22 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION (£5/day), Drive SA (£8/day) and AbbyCar Car Rentals (£10/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at GREEN MOTION Eparxiaki Odos Tigkakiou (13 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Kos is £6.32 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £76 and £101, depending on the car size.

Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Kos.

Car hire companies onsite at Kos airport include AbbyCar Car Rentals, GREEN MOTION, Autounion Car Rental, Caldera, Alamo, Europcar, Alma Car Hire, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Thrifty.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kos airport to off-airport locations include Caldera, Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Avis, Sixt and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Kos costs £20 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Kos costs £23 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Kos costs £74 per day, on average.

In Kos, cars are most frequently hired at Caldera Kos Airport (13 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Kos costs £156 per week (£22 per day).

On average a car hire in Kos costs £667 per month (£22 per day).

Most car hire providers in Kos offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Kos, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

In Europe, you will notice strict rules when it comes to driving with children in your car. Children up to a height of 135 cm, which can be up to 12 years old in some cases, need to be well strapped in. Small babies weighing less than 9 kg will need to be rear-facing in a car seat, older babies weighing less than 18 kg can sit facing forward in their car seat and toddlers and young children need to be in a booster seat. Your car hire company should have the appropriate-sized seat for your child.

When hiring a car in Kos, or any part of Greece, you will need to be at least 21 years of age to qualify. There is the possibility of a young driver's fee for those under 25 years of age too. The maximum age limit for car hire is generally 75.