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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kos has to offer.
When to visit Kos
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kos in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kos, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Kos from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 18h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car rental from Heraklion, which is about 259 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Right Cars, among others, in Heraklion.
Airlines serving Kos
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 $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $154 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
Renting a car in Kos
Renting a car in Kos costs $31 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Kos.
Expect to pay $7.91 per gallon in Kos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.94 and $126.58. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.