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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kos travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Kos

Kos in January
Estimated hotel price
$34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in January
Estimated hotel price
$34
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Kos

Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kos from the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car rental from Heraklion, which is about 161 miles from Kos. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Centauro, among others, in Heraklion.

Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kos from the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car rental from Heraklion, which is about 161 miles from Kos. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Centauro, among others, in Heraklion.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,486 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Condor
Good (571 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (437 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (904 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (132 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (40 reviews)
Transavia
Good (150 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (202 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (39 reviews)
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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 $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kos

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Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa, Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 825 reviews)
$185+
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Neptune Luxury Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 808 reviews)
$180+
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Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 761 reviews)
$218+
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Peridis Family Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 712 reviews)
$125+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 491 reviews)
$180+
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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 337 reviews)
$198+
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Renting a car in Kos

Renting a car in Kos costs $41 per day, on average, or $165 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kos.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

Renting a car in Kos costs $41 per day, on average, or $165 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kos.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

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