Skiathos travel guide
Skiathos Tourism | Skiathos Guide
You're Going to Love Skiathos
With a population of 5.187, Skiathos is a must-see destination in Thessaly, 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 Skiathos has to offer.
When to visit Skiathos
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Skiathos in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 95 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Skiathos, with an average rainfall of 22 mm.
How to Get to Skiathos
Plane
When flying to Skiathos, you’ll arrive at Skiathos (JSI), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Skiathos from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Skiathos is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 311 km from Skiathos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Centauro, among others, in Corfu.
Airports near Skiathos
Airlines serving Skiathos
Where to stay in Skiathos
Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £58 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Babis and Pension Eliza.
Where to stay in popular areas of Skiathos
Most booked hotels in Skiathos
Hiring a car in Skiathos
Hiring a car in Skiathos costs £25 per day, on average, or £148 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 Skiathos.
Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Skiathos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.07 and £26.75. The most frequently booked car type in Skiathos is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.