A group trip to Kos, Greece
Flat, cycleable and cheap, with the best sandy beaches of the Dodecanese. Best months for a group: May, June and October. Our estimate for three nights in May is about £260 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Kos is in season for a group in May, June and October, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 27°C in May, 31°C in June and 27°C in October. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in May, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £260 each | Flight £140, usually £95 to £205 | Bed £120 |
| Paris | About £335 each | Flight £215, usually £150 to £315 | Bed £120 |
| Barcelona | About £290 each | Flight £170, usually £115 to £250 | Bed £120 |
| Milan | About £230 each | Flight £110, usually £75 to £160 | Bed £120 |
| Amsterdam | About £350 each | Flight £230, usually £160 to £335 | Bed £120 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from typical prices for a whole home on Inside Airbnb in South Aegean, Kos, 28 June 2026. Not a quote.
What Kos is good for
- Beaches: very good (4 out of 5)
- Nightlife: very good (4 out of 5)
- Adventure: good (3 out of 5)
- Culture: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Bike everywhere
- Hot springs
- Turkey day trips
Who it suits
- Stag and hen weekends, and birthdays that run late
- A group that wants sun and time by the sea
- Big groups watching the budget, it is one of the cheaper places in our list
Getting there
The airport is KGS. Bus or transfer to Kos town in half an hour.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Kos cost?
Our estimate is about £260 each from London for three nights in May, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Kos with friends?
May, June and October suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 27°C in May, 31°C in June and 27°C in October.
How do you get from the airport to Kos?
Bus or transfer to Kos town in half an hour.