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 Red Duster (37 High Street) and Smoking Lobster Cowes (127 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 Knock and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cowes to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €15 for a 2h 05m 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 Alamo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using National Express or FlixBus.

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 Knock and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cowes to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €15 for a 2h 05m 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 Alamo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 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)
€86+
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Yelf's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€77+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
€72+
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Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46.

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