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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in March
Estimated hotel price
$62
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 16h.

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 16h.

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 (7,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,150 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,181 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,838 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (280 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (373 reviews)
Condor
Good (378 reviews)
Luxair
Good (61 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (811 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (120 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (171 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Okay (36 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 Gaia Garden, Kos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 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

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Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 810 reviews)
$181+
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Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 716 reviews)
$142+
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Neptune Luxury Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 769 reviews)
$128+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 507 reviews)
$146+
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Grand Blue Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 396 reviews)
$96+
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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 323 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Kos

Renting a car in Kos costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kos costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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