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

Kos travel guide

Kos Tourism | Kos Guide

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 April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£70
2 travellers
Flight to Kos
3 nights at hotel
Kos in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£70
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 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kos include Jet2, easyJet and British Airways. 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 60 miles from Kos. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Kos include Jet2, easyJet and British Airways. 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 60 miles from Kos. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (8,084 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,056 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,416 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,909 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (419 reviews)
Condor
Good (457 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (878 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (128 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (38 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (189 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (37 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 £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £213 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kos

Most booked hotels in Kos

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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£269+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£214+
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Alexandra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Mitsis Norida
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£257+
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Kosta Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Eurovillage Achilleas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Kos

Hiring a car in Kos costs £30 per day, on average, or £179 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, 25% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.06 and £28.08. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kos costs £30 per day, on average, or £179 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, 25% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.06 and £28.08. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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