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.

When to visit Kos

Kos in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 206
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 (4,574 reviews)
SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,399 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,117 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (222 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (772 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,438 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (198 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (236 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Transavia
Good (76 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (79 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (89 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (753 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 AED 359 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 573 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)
AED 492+
Mitsis Blue Domes Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 711+
Alexandra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 228+
Grand Blue Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 294+
Kipriotis Maris Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 489+
Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 326+

Hiring a car in Kos

Expect to pay AED 7.83 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 AED 93.86 and AED 125.15.

Expect to pay AED 7.83 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 AED 93.86 and AED 125.15.