Getting around on Kos

Kos is a big island with many inhabitants and of course it is reflected in the traffic, which is quite intense, especially in and around Kos Town and along the main road down to Kefalos. Some people drive like crazy and it's always important to be alert and follow the traffic rules, even if nobody else seems to do it.

At Autoway Kos Rent a Car in Kos town, we have rented a car several times. Very good!

BY CAR, SCOOTER AND BICYCLE

If you are going to see all of Kos, you should rent a car since the distances are quite long. For example, to one of my favourite beaches Agios Theologos, it is 45 kilometres to drive from Kos Town. I've driven that route with a scooter and I can assure your that it was a tough ride.

Bicycle rental in Kos town.

Hiring a bicycle is common. There are even bicycle paths in Kos Town.

If you don't want to cycle, you can rent a quad bike instead.

If you have not planned to drive far, you'll do with a scooter, or bicycle if you prefer it. Kos Town, and the coastline west of Kos Town, is flat like a pancake and very bicycle-friendly. Cycling tourists are a common sight, sometimes it's a bit like watching the Tour de France. The municipality has built cycle lanes to the nearest beaches.

There are a large number of outlets in Kos Town, as well as in all major tourist resorts. You can also rent a car at the airport, it is a good thing to book it from home and pick it up when you arrive at the airport.

Sometimes it goes fast even for bicycles, scooters and dogs. :-)

I rented the coolest motorcycle I ever rented in Greece here on Kos.

Driving a scooter is good because then you can stop anywhere if you need to pee. :-)

BY BUS

You can go to all major villages, to some of the most popular beaches and to and from the airport by bus. The airport bus runs to Kos Town via Mastichari, as well as to Kardamena and Kefalos. Timetable is available at www.ktel-kos.gr

BY TAXI

Taxis are everywhere and there is no problem to find a free taxi. Taxi between the airport and Kos Town costs about 35 €. Phone number: 22420-23333.

BY TRAIN

If you like riding mini trains, you have two different routes to choose from: one that goes to the temple area of Asklepion and one that runs around in Kos Town.

Toy train in Kos Town.

Bicycle parking at Lambi beach.

It is excellent to cycle all the way from Kos town to the beach in Marmari.

Kos is probably the most bike-friendly island in Greece.

BY EXCURSION BOAT

The selection of excursion boats is huge. If you walk along the waterfront of Kos Town in the evening, you will for sure be dizzy as a result of all the boats, and you will become weary of the persistent asking for you to choose just their boat. Most companies have the same range, the only thing that separates them is the type of boat. The most common day trips are Pserimos, Kalymnos and Nisyros. Some companies offer day trips around Kos and if you want to go abroad, you can go to Bodrum in Turkey.

The port of Kardamena from where there are excursion boats to Nisyros.

HIKING ON KOS

Kos is good hiking island, So if you like to hike you will like Kos.

Read about hiking on Kos here »

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