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

Kos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kos

With a population of 19.244, Kos is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kos has to offer.

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When to visit Kos

Kos in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£69
2 travellers
Flight to Kos
3 nights at hotel
Kos in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£69
2 travellers
Flight to Kos
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kos 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 February, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 169 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kos, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Kos

Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 97 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Monza, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 97 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Monza, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,802 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,072 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,297 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (287 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (391 reviews)
Condor
Good (401 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (857 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (121 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (34 reviews)
Transavia
Good (145 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (183 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kos

From 5-star hotels such as the Diamond Deluxe Hotel Wellness & Spa - Adults only to great affordable options like the Philippion Citi Hotel, Kos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kos

Most booked hotels in Kos

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Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Alexandra Hotel&Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Mitsis Norida
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Hiring a car in Kos

Hiring a car in Kos costs £24 per day, on average, or £146 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, 14% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Kos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.36 and £25.81. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kos, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kos costs £24 per day, on average, or £146 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, 14% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Kos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.36 and £25.81. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kos, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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