Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cowes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cowes

With a population of 17,000, Cowes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Cowes

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Garden (48 High St) and Brawns (62 High-street) are great picks.

When to visit Cowes

Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cowes

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cowes from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cowes to Oxford takes 1h 02m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €21 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 72 miles from Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cowes takes 135 miles and will cost you around €12. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cowes from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cowes to Oxford takes 1h 02m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €21 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 72 miles from Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cowes takes 135 miles and will cost you around €12. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (7,465 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,399 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,449 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,974 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,766 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,002 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,972 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,370 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,266 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,530 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,129 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,020 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,051 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,378 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€78+
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Yelf's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€80+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
€47+
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Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay €1.57 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.73 and €24.97.

Expect to pay €1.57 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.73 and €24.97.

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