Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cowes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cowes

With a population of 17,000, Cowes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Cowes

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Garden (48 High St) and Brawns (62 High-street) are great picks.

When to visit Cowes

Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cowes

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cowes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cowes to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $97 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 116 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cowes takes 153 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cowes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cowes to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $97 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 116 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cowes takes 153 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.09 and $46.78. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cowes, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.09 and $46.78. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cowes, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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