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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 February
Estimated hotel price
AED 229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kos in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 229
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
JKLKalymnos Island

Airlines serving Kos

Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,691 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,755 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,247 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,863 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (382 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Condor
Good (398 reviews)
Luxair
Good (64 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (843 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (121 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (33 reviews)
Transavia
Good (142 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 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 461 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 647 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Veroniki Hotel and Achilleas Hotel Apartments.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kos

Most booked hotels in Kos

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Robinson Daidalos
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 2,354+
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Mitsis Family Village Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 342+
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Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 518+
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Alexandra Hotel&Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 257+
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Kosta Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 231+
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Angela
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 136+
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Hiring a car in Kos

Expect to pay AED 7.35 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 88.15 and AED 117.54.

Expect to pay AED 7.35 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 88.15 and AED 117.54.

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