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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kos has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Kos
When to visit Kos
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.
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 British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Kos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 50m.
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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.
Airlines serving Kos
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 £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £109 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sonia Hotel & Suites and Veroniki Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kos
Most booked hotels in Kos
Hiring a car in Kos
Hiring a car in Kos costs £23 per day, on average, or £115 if you want to hire it for 5 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 £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.88. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.