Introduction
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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 86
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 (7,189 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,067 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,647 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,299 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,145 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (352 reviews)
Condor
Good (337 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (761 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (58 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (114 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (22 reviews)
Transavia
Good (136 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Okay (36 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (32 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$ 227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 361 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sonia Hotel & Suites and Veroniki 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)
S$ 424+
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Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 394+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 403+
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Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 300+
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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 454+
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Alexandra Hotel&Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 147+
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Hiring a car in Kos

Expect to pay S$ 2.55 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$ 30.59 and S$ 40.79. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kos, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.55 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$ 30.59 and S$ 40.79. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kos, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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