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 […]
Kos Airport Car Hire: The Complete Guide to Pick-Up & Return
Flying into Kos Hippocrates Airport and picking up a rental car is one of the smoothest ways to start your island holiday. The airport is small, efficient, and all the major car hire companies operate from the terminal. But there are a few things worth knowing before you arrive – like which desks are actually […]
Where to Go in Kos by Car: Best Beaches, Villages & Hidden Spots
Kos is small enough to see in a week and varied enough to keep you exploring for longer. The island packs in sandy beaches, rocky coves, mountain villages, ancient ruins, and a surprising number of hidden spots that most tourists never find. And here’s the thing – the best of Kos isn’t all that accessible […]
Driving in Kos: The Honest Guide to Roads, Safety & What Nobody Tells You
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 […]
The Ultimate Kos Road Trip: Explore the Island By Hire Car
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 […]
Kos Airport Car Hire: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
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 […]
10 Best Things to Do in Kos with a Hire Car
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 […]
Kos vs Rhodes — Which Greek Island is Better for Car Hire?
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 […]
Kos Airport to Kos Town — Transfer Guide & Why a Hire Car Beats a Taxi
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 […]
Best Beaches in Kos Accessible by Car — Complete Guide
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 […]