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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kos has to offer.

Kos in December

Estimated hotel price

C$ 87

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 87

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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Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 21 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Kos from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 35h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car rental from Heraklion, which is about 259 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Centauro, among others, in Heraklion.

Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 21 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Kos from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 35h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car rental from Heraklion, which is about 259 km from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Centauro, among others, in Heraklion.

Airports near Kos

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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 C$ 174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 403 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kos

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Mitsis Summer Palace

5 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

C$ 474+

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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel

5 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 413+

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Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 316+

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Kosta Palace

4 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 177+

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Kipriotis Village Resort

4 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

C$ 238+

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Mitsis Selection Blue Domes

5 stars

Good (7.7, Good reviews)

C$ 639+

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Renting a car in Kos costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 293 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.30 per litre in Kos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.52 and C$ 52.69. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kos, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kos costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 293 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

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