So you’re thinking about driving in Kos. Good call – this island is made for exploring by car. At roughly 40km long and 8km wide, everything is reachable within an hour, and having your own wheels opens up beaches and villages that tour buses simply don’t visit. But let’s be real: driving in Greece isn’t […]
Why Kos Is Perfect for a Road Trip Kos is one of those islands that rewards you for having a car. Yes, you can get around by bus between the main towns, but the real magic happens when you turn off the main road and find your own stretch of coastline. At roughly 40km long […]
Arriving at Kos Airport: What to Expect Kos International Airport (KGS), also known as Hippocrates Airport, is small but gets busy during peak summer months. If you’re picking up a rental car here, knowing the layout and process saves you time and stress. The airport is about 22km from Kos Town and handles flights from […]
Most guides to Kos tell you the same 10 things: visit the castle, go to Zia, swim at Tigaki. That’s fine as far as it goes, but if you’ve got a hire car and a week to explore, you can do a lot better than the standard tourist circuit. Kos is one of those islands […]
It comes up all the time. Someone’s planning a Greek island holiday, they’ve narrowed it down to Kos or Rhodes, and they can’t decide. Both are in the Dodecanese, both have sun and history and beaches, both have flights from most UK and European airports in summer. So which one is better for a car […]
You’ve landed at Kos Airport. It’s warm, the sky is that particular Greek blue, and you can already smell the possibility of a decent holiday. Now you’ve got to get from the airport to Kos Town, which is about 26km away along the northern coast road. This is where the first decision of your trip […]
Kos is one of those islands that keeps surprising you. You think you’ve found the best beach, then you round a corner and there’s another one, even better, completely empty at 9am. The island has dozens of beaches — long sandy ones, hidden coves, thermal spring beaches that bubble up warm water from the seabed […]
The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Kos: Tips for First-Time Visitors Dreaming of exploring the sun-soaked beaches, ancient ruins, and charming villages of Kos, Greece? Renting a car in Kos is the perfect way to unlock the island’s beauty at your own pace. Whether you’re heading to the Asklepion ruins or relaxing at […]
Why Car Hire in Kos is the Smart Move Look, you can absolutely do Kos on foot or by bus. People do it every summer. But here’s the thing — if you want to actually see the island properly, you’re limiting yourself big time. Kos is bigger than most people realise, and the real magic […]
Why Rent a Car Right at Kos Airport? You’ve just landed in Kos after what was probably a flight from somewhere grey and cold. The last thing you want is to be figuring out bus timetables or haggling with taxi drivers while you’re still trying to remember what timezone you’re in. That’s exactly why renting […]
