Car Hire at Kos Airport (KGS)

Kos International Airport — Hippocrates — sits at Antimachia in the very centre of the island, unusually for the Greek islands, where airports tend to hug the capital. Kos Town lies around 23 km north-east; Kefalos and the western beaches sit a similar drive south-west. That central position makes collecting a hire car on landing the natural choice — everywhere on Kos is closer to the airport than the airport is to town. Every car hire at Kos Airport listed on eCarBookers includes zero-excess CDW cover in the supplier's own price — the price confirmed at booking is the price you pay. For island driving and parking guidance, see our Kos car hire page. Arrive, drive, enjoy.

How to Find Your Car Hire Desk at Kos Airport

• Book through eCarBookers first: Your booking confirmation from eCarBookers locks in your all-inclusive price, your zero-excess CDW cover, and your vehicle class before you arrive. Without a pre-booking made through eCarBookers, you may not be covered under the same terms — always confirm your hire in advance to ensure your protection is in place from the moment you collect the keys.
• One terminal: Kos Airport handles all flights through a single terminal. After baggage claim, follow the Car Hire signs into the arrivals hall, where the rental desks are grouped together.
• Desk or nearby office: Most suppliers operate desks in the arrivals hall with vehicles in the dedicated hire car park a short walk from the terminal exit; a few operate from facilities just outside the airport. Your booking confirmation states exactly which arrangement applies to your hire — check it before you land, and add your flight number so the supplier tracks delays.
• Summer arrivals concentrate: KGS is one of the busiest charter airports in Greece between May and October, and flights land in waves. Allow a little slack at both collection and return in high season.

Pick-Up, Drop-Off, and Refuelling at Kos Airport

Most hire agreements at Kos Airport run full-to-full: collect with a full tank, return with a full tank. The nearest petrol station is an EKO at Antimachia, on the Kos–Kefalos road heading north from the airport — around a four-minute drive — with further stations along the main road towards Kos Town. Island stations keep daytime hours, so for an early morning departure fill the tank the evening before rather than counting on a pump on the airport run.

For returns outside desk hours, many suppliers at Kos Airport can arrange a key drop or an agreed handover — confirm the exact arrangement at collection, along with where to leave the car, and photograph the vehicle inside and out before handing back the keys.

Top Car Hire Agencies at Kos Airport

Kos Airport is served by international brands alongside established local operators, with fleets weighted towards compact cars and small SUVs — suited to the town's narrow streets and the winding climbs to the Dikeos villages alike. Every option listed on eCarBookers carries the same standard regardless of supplier: zero-excess CDW cover built into the confirmed price. Optional extras — such as additional drivers, supplemental tyre and glass cover, child seats, or out-of-hours fees — may be available at the desk if required.

Getting from Kos Airport to Key Destinations

• Kos Town — around 23 km north-east, a drive of about 30 minutes on the island's main road, for the harbour, the Castle of the Knights, and the old town. Park in the free car parks by the Roman Odeon on the way in and walk to the centre.
• Kardamena — around 6 km south-east, roughly 10 minutes: the south coast's liveliest resort, and the closest beach base to the terminal.
• Mastichari — around 7 km north, about 15 minutes, for the west-facing sands and the small ferry port for Kalymnos.
• Kefalos — a drive of around 20 minutes south-west to the island's far end: the bay's long beaches, the hilltop village square, and the shoreline ruins at Agios Stefanos.