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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kos has to offer.

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When to visit Kos

Kos in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 79
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 (7,863 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,812 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,101 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,304 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (288 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (392 reviews)
Condor
Good (401 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (858 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (35 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (121 reviews)
Transavia
Good (145 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 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 S$ 160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 213 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, Excellent reviews)
S$ 199+
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Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 155+
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Alexandra Hotel&Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 83+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 173+
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Kipriotis Maris Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Mitsis Selection Blue Domes
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 299+
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Hiring a car in Kos

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 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 S$ 34.16 and S$ 45.54. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 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 S$ 34.16 and S$ 45.54. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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