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 March
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in March
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star 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. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 4h 10m.

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 Wheego and Ok Mobility, 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. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 4h 10m.

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 Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (57 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (113 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (22 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (31 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (35 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 £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 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

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Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa, Adults Only- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Neptune Luxury Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Mitsis Norida
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Hiring a car in Kos

Hiring a car in Kos costs £21 per day, on average, or £126 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, 20% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kos costs £21 per day, on average, or £126 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, 20% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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