Skopelos travel guide
Skopelos Tourism | Skopelos Guide
You're Going to Love Skopelos
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.
When to visit Skopelos
How to Get to Skopelos
Plane
When flying to Skopelos, you’ll arrive at Skiathos (JSI), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Skopelos from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Skopelos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 79 miles from Skopelos. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record Go, among others, in Athens.
Airlines serving Skopelos
Where to stay in Skopelos
Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Skopelos
Most booked hotels in Skopelos
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, 15% more expensive than at Skiathos.
Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.07 and £26.75. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skopelos, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.