Kos is one of those islands that rewards you for having your own wheels. The bus network connects the main towns, but the real magic — the thermal springs at Therma, the mountain village of Zia at sunset, the abandoned plane at Kefalos — lies down narrow roads and coastal tracks that buses simply do […]
Kos is home to some of the finest beaches in the Dodecanese, and having a rental car means you can hop between them at your own pace. Whether you want golden stretches of sand, quiet coves with crystalline water or family-friendly bays with shallow entry, this guide covers the best beaches in Kos you can […]
Why Parking in Kos Town Matters Kos Town is compact, walkable, and packed with narrow streets that predate the car by a few centuries. If you are renting a car to explore the island, you will still need somewhere to leave it while you wander the harbour, visit the Castle of the Knights, or sit […]
Introduction: Two Islands, Two Personalities Kos and Rhodes are two of the most popular islands in the Dodecanese chain, and for good reason. Both offer sunny weather, excellent beaches, ancient ruins, and a welcoming atmosphere. Yet they feel distinctly different. Choosing between Kos or Rhodes depends on what kind of holiday you want, how much […]
Kos Town might be compact, but the eating is serious business. After a morning wandering the ancient agora or diving at Psalidi Beach, you want food that matches the island — not a tourist-menu trap near the cruise dock. Having a rental car changes everything. You can chase the best tavernas across town, from the […]
Kos Beach Driving Guide: Parking, Access & Best Spots by Car Kos has more than 30 beaches scattered around its 112-kilometre coastline, and hiring a car is by far the easiest way to reach the best ones. While the island’s bus network connects the main resorts, many of the quiet coves and sandy stretches that […]
Why Hire a Car at Kos Airport? Kos Hippocrates Airport (KGS) is the gateway to one of Greece’s most rewarding driving islands. The airport sits just 24 km from Kos Town — a 25-minute drive along the coastal road — and having your own car from the moment you land means no taxi queues, no […]
Why Rent a Car at Kos Airport? Kos Hippocrates Airport sits about 26 kilometres southwest of Kos Town, right on the edge of the island’s flat coastal plain. In July and August the taxi queue snakes out of the terminal and the fixed fare into town is roughly €35 each way. The local bus runs, […]
What Kos Car Rentals Cost in 2026 You can book a car rental in Kos from around €12 per day in low season if you reserve early and take the basic category. Come July or August, the same car jumps to €25–35 per day, and the cheapest stuff is usually gone weeks ahead. Shoulder season […]
If you have never rented a car on a Greek island before, the process is straightforward but there are a few things worth knowing. Renting a car in Kos is not complicated, but spending ten minutes reading this will save you an hour of confusion later. This guide walks through the whole process from booking […]
