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

Skiathos travel guide

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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Skiathos has to offer.

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When to visit Skiathos

Skiathos in December
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skiathos in December
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 London and takes around 3h 25m.

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 Centauro and dirent-autorental, among others, in Corfu.

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 London and takes around 3h 25m.

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 Centauro and dirent-autorental, among others, in Corfu.

Airports near Skiathos

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Airlines serving Skiathos

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (113 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Volotea
Good (558 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
Cyprus Airways
Good (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Olympic Air
Excellent (94 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skiathos

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 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

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Mandraki Village Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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La Piscine Art Hotel - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Kassandra Bay Resort, Suites & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Skiathos Princess
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Elivi Skiathos
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Atlas Hotel Skiathos
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£28+
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Hiring a car in Skiathos

Hiring a car in Skiathos costs £22 per day, on average, or £154 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Skiathos.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skiathos, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Skiathos costs £22 per day, on average, or £154 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Skiathos.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skiathos, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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