Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cowes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cowes

With a population of 17,000, Cowes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cowes to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cowes

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Red Duster (37 High Street) and Smoking Lobster Cowes (127 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Cowes

Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cowes

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Cowes from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cowes to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 80 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 72 miles from Cowes. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cowes takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Cowes from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cowes to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 80 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 72 miles from Cowes. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cowes takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

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One Holyrood Hotel & Cafe
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Best Western New Holmwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
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Albert Cottage Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 302+
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Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
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Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
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Prince of Wales
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 147+
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Renting a car in Cowes

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Cowes is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Cowes is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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