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.

When to visit Kos

Kos in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 77
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 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Kos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car rental from Heraklion, which is about 161 miles from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Right Cars, among others, in Heraklion.

Plane

When flying to Kos, you’ll arrive at Kos Airport (KGS), which is located 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Kos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kos is to pick up a car rental from Heraklion, which is about 161 miles from Kos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Right Cars, among others, in Heraklion.

Airports near Kos

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Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,196 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (332 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (821 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (69 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (33 reviews)
Condor
Good (350 reviews)
Transavia
Good (162 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (117 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Good (100 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (133 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 C$ 177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 252 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)
C$ 239+
Mitsis Selection Blue Domes
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 332+
Alexandra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
Grand Blue Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
Kosta Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+

Renting a car in Kos

Expect to pay C$ 2.87 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$ 34.44 and C$ 45.91.

Expect to pay C$ 2.87 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$ 34.44 and C$ 45.91.