Introduction
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 21 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kos from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 34h 30m.

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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Heraklion.

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 Boston and takes around 34h 30m.

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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Heraklion.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (446 reviews)
Condor
Good (625 reviews)
Luxair
Good (68 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (134 reviews)
Transavia
Good (151 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (207 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 $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kos

Most booked hotels in Kos

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Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 786 reviews)
$141+
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Canvas by Mitsis Family Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 415 reviews)
$102+
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Alexandra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1928 reviews)
$70+
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Argiri Hotel Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1504 reviews)
$50+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 503 reviews)
$140+
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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 340 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Kos

Renting a car in Kos costs $41 per day, on average, or $162 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, 4% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay $9.31 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 $111.75 and $148.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kos costs $41 per day, on average, or $162 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, 4% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay $9.31 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 $111.75 and $148.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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