Island in South Aegean, Greece
Getting around Kos
How to get around Kos
Kos is flat: cycle Kos Town on the bike paths and rent a car or scooter for the south. KTEL buses link the main resorts in season.
Ways to get around Kos
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle | 8–15 EUR per day | Over 40 km of paths around Kos Town and the coast |
| KTEL bus | About 2–5 EUR | Kos Town to Kardamena, Tigaki, Kefalos; reduced off-season |
| Taxi | 10–40 EUR | Fixed fares to resorts; airport to Kos Town about 30 EUR |
| Ferry to Bodrum | About 30–60 EUR return | 20–60 min; needs passport and Turkish entry rules |
Taxis in Kos
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No reliable ride-hailing app; use taxi ranks or phone. Fixed fare lists exist for common routes.
Arriving in Kos
Kos Island International (Hippocrates) (KGS)
Direct summer flights from Europe. Taxi to Kos Town about 30 EUR, 25 min; KTEL bus about 3–4 EUR in season.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters and ATVs are cheap and easy to rent; car licence suffices for small scooters, and helmets are legally required.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences generally need an International Driving Permit; rental firms check. Quads and scooters need a motorcycle licence.
- Onward travel in Greece: Ferries reach the islands; book ahead in summer. Hellenic Train runs Athens–Thessaloniki in about 4–5 hours, KTEL buses cover the mainland, and domestic flights save time.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kos?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No reliable ride-hailing app; use taxi ranks or phone. Fixed fare lists exist for common routes.
What's the best way to get around Kos?
Kos is flat: cycle Kos Town on the bike paths and rent a car or scooter for the south. KTEL buses link the main resorts in season.
How do I get from the airport to Kos?
Direct summer flights from Europe. Taxi to Kos Town about 30 EUR, 25 min; KTEL bus about 3–4 EUR in season.
Is Kos walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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