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

Skopelos travel guide

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With a population of 2,886, Skopelos 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Skopelos has to offer.

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When to visit Skopelos

Skopelos in May
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skopelos in May
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skopelos

Plane

When flying to Skopelos, you’ll arrive at Skiathos (JSI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Skopelos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Skopelos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 127 km from Skopelos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Zezgo, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Skopelos, you’ll arrive at Skiathos (JSI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Skopelos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Skopelos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 127 km from Skopelos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Zezgo, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Skopelos

JSISkiathos
ATHAthens Eleftherios V.
SKUSkiros

Airlines serving Skopelos

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skopelos

From 5-star hotels such as the Skopelos Holidays Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Dionyssos, Skopelos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skopelos

Most booked hotels in Skopelos

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Skopelos Village Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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La Piscine Art Hotel - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Aeolos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Skiathos Princess
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Sun Accommodation
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£27+
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Atlas Hotel Skiathos
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£28+
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Hiring a car in Skopelos

Hiring a car in Skopelos costs £25 per day, on average, or £124 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, 8% more expensive than at Skiathos.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Skopelos (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 Skopelos, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Skopelos costs £25 per day, on average, or £124 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, 8% more expensive than at Skiathos.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Skopelos (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 Skopelos, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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