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. Kos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kos

Kos in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 267
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 267
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

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Transavia
Good (77 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (79 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (94 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 RM 583 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 736 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

Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 656+
Mitsis Selection Blue Domes
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 910+
Alexandra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 314+
Grand Blue Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 372+
Kipriotis Maris Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 652+
Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 419+

Hiring a car in Kos

Expect to pay RM 9.96 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 RM 119.51 and RM 159.35. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.96 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 RM 119.51 and RM 159.35. The most frequently booked car type in Kos is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.