Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
C$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in December
Estimated hotel price
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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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 The shortest flight to Kos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 50m.

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 Centauro and Alma Car Hire, 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 Toronto and takes around 20h 50m.

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 Centauro and Alma Car Hire, among others, in Heraklion.

Airports near Kos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (8,124 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (424 reviews)
Condor
Good (491 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (895 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (132 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Transavia
Good (148 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (189 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (37 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$ 170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 399 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kos

Most booked hotels in Kos

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Mitsis Summer Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 499+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 414+
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Kosta Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 189+
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Atlantica Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 502+
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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 (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 634+
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Renting a car in Kos

Renting a car in Kos costs C$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 221 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay C$ 3.13 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$ 37.53 and C$ 50.04. 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$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 221 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Kos.

Expect to pay C$ 3.13 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$ 37.53 and C$ 50.04. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kos, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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