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

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.

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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 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 259 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Volta 4U, 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 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 259 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Volta 4U, among others, in Heraklion.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,497 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,832 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,258 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,867 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (383 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Condor
Good (399 reviews)
Luxair
Good (64 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (121 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (848 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (34 reviews)
Transavia
Good (142 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 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 $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $172 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Veroniki Hotel and Achilleas Hotel Apartments.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kos

Most booked hotels in Kos

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D' Andrea Lagoon All Suites - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 811 reviews)
$208+
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Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa, Adults Only- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 815 reviews)
$174+
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Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 348 reviews)
$116+
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Alexandra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1645 reviews)
$77+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 503 reviews)
$142+
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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 328 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Kos

Renting a car in Kos costs $34 per day, on average, or $135 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 $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Economy (Skoda Citigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kos costs $34 per day, on average, or $135 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 $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Economy (Skoda Citigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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