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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 5 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
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in March
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kos in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 169 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kos, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (368 reviews)
Condor
Good (364 reviews)
Luxair
Good (60 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (787 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (120 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (28 reviews)
Transavia
Good (134 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 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 $251 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $478 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Veroniki Hotel and Olympia 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- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$535+
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Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$530+
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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$223+
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Grand Blue Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Kipriotis Village Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$264+
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Hiring a car in Kos

Expect to pay $3.44 per litre in Kos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.28 and $55.04.

Expect to pay $3.44 per litre in Kos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.28 and $55.04.

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