Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cowes travel guide

Cowes Tourism | Cowes Guide

You're Going to Love Cowes

With a population of 17.000, Cowes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cowes to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Cowes

Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cowes

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cowes departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cowes to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 116 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cowes departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cowes to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 116 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

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Albert Cottage Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Best Western New Holmwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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The Anchor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Travelodge Ryde Isle Of Wight Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.