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Renting a car is the best way to explore the island of Kos with maximum freedom, going at your own pace, stopping when and where you want, leaving at the time you want.

Do not waste time waiting for infrequent and slow buses, maybe under a hot sun: start the engine, roll down the windows and go, to discover the most beautiful beaches of the island, considered the best of the Dodecanese, and the picturesque villages of the hinterland.

Sandy and rocky beaches, the ancient ruins of the castle of Akslepieion, the fifteenth-century Castle of the Knights, viewpoints on top of the mountains, beautiful sea views, natural open-air spas: everything will be easily accessible if you have a car at your disposal!

Follow our car rental tips to save money and drive safely, so that you can zero worries and fully enjoy your vacation in Kos.

Where to rent a car in Kos?

Renting a car at the airport is the best solution to discover Kos

Being a very touristic island, there are several car rental companies in Kos, so you can choose to rent your car already at the airport or at another location, both with international and local companies.

Regardless of where you pick up the car, it is always advisable to book before leaving, especially if you travel in summer: in the months of greatest tourist influx, the availability of vehicles is limited and therefore you may find yourself having to rent a high category car, spending much more than you had budgeted.

Booking well in advance allows you to find out the best low cost car rental offers and to be able to calmly evaluate the conditions offered by each agency, comparing not only the prices but also the insurance and the available services, for example the rental without credit card.

Car rental at Kos Airport

If you are arriving directly at Kos airport, consider renting your car upon arrival: you won’t have to stress about finding a bus or a cab to reach your hotel or apartment, saving time and money.

The car rental agencies present at Kos airport are: Avance, Avis Budget, Hertz Thrifty, Sixt, Surprice, Enterprise and Goldcar.

Other car rental locations in Kos

Arriving by ferry instead of plane? Don’t worry, you too can get off the ship and leave immediately to explore the island with a rental car: in fact, there are car rental companies with offices at the port of Kos.

Another possibility is to rent a car in the main centers of the island like Kos Town.

Driving in Kos

For the rules, limits and advice on driving a car in Kos, see the Driving in Greece page.

Car rental companies

All international car rental agencies present within the airport of Kos maintain schedules in line with flight arrivals, every day from Monday to Sunday. However some low cost car rental or local agencies around airport of Kos may observe different times 
To be on the safe side, we recommend that you check with your car rental agency.

Read the comments left by those who have already rented a car in airport of Kos by clicking on the logo of each company.

Local car rental agencies

Map of the offices of car rental companies

Car categories available at airport of Kos

The following models are some examples of the cars that you can rent at airport of Kos.

Mini
Car hire Mini at airport of Kos
  • 2-4
  • 1
  • 0
  • Examples: Fiat Panda, Fiat 500, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto
Budget
Car hire Budget at airport of Kos
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • Examples: Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa, Seat Ibiza, Citroen C3
Standard
Car hire Standard at airport of Kos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • Examples: Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Audi A3
Station Wagon
Car hire Station Wagon at airport of Kos
  • 5
  • 3
  • 0
  • Examples: Opel Astra SW, Ford Focus SW, Golf SW
MPV
Car hire MPV at airport of Kos
  • 5-9
  • 3
  • 1
  • Examples: Volkswagen Touran, Opel Zafira, Ford Galaxy
SUV
Car hire SUV at airport of Kos
  • 5
  • 3
  • 0
  • Examples: Toyota RAV 4, Ford Escape, Jeep Renegade
Luxury
Car hire Luxury at airport of Kos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • Examples: Mercedes Classe C, Mercedes Classe E, Audi A5
Convertible
Car hire Convertible at airport of Kos
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • Examples: Ford Mustang, Audi A3 cabrio, BMW serie 2

Frequently asked questions about car rental in Kos

Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Kos.

More and more people are choosing to rent a car to reduce contacts and increase social distancing, avoiding the often crowded public transport.

Car rental companies are committed to higher hygiene standards to minimize the risk of transmitting the virus.

All the safety measures we are accustomed to are taken at the rental desks and the cars are disinfected after each rental, especially the areas most at risk, such as seats, gearboxes, handles and steering wheel.

Undoubtedly yes. During the pandemic, almost all car rental companies in Kos were forced to reduce their car fleet to reduce operating costs.

When tourism in Kos has restarted, due to the crisis in raw materials and electronic components, they have not managed to buy back enough cars.

The consequence is that today every company has far fewer cars than in 2019 and cannot cope with the high demand. This leads to higher prices and less availability, especially during the high season.

The advice we give you is therefore to book the car well in advance, both to get the best prices but above all to be sure of having a rental car.

To reserve a car in Kos a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:

  • a credit card in the name of the driver. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted;
  • copy of the reservation;
  • a driving license valid for at least 12 months;
  • an identity document.

The car rental companies in Kos allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.

A car rental in Kos always includes:

  • theft insurance;
  • limitation of liability for damage to the vehicle;
  • local, road and airport taxes.

Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.

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If you have decided to rent a car, we recommend that you use the form below which will allow you to compare the rates and availability of all car rental companies in real time and with a single search.

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