Introduction
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 4 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$ 78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 78
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.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car hire from Thera, which is about 174 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and CarQ, among others, in Thera.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car hire from Thera, which is about 174 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and CarQ, among others, in Thera.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,240 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,336 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,890 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (401 reviews)
Condor
Good (406 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (35 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (123 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (868 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 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$ 165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 207 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$ 187+
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Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 153+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 167+
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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 221+
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Alexandra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 88+
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Blue Nest Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 76+
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Hiring a car in Kos

Expect to pay S$ 3.06 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$ 36.62 and S$ 48.82.

Expect to pay S$ 3.06 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$ 36.62 and S$ 48.82.

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