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 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cowes from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cowes to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around €31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 116 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 217 km and will cost you around €9. From Paris, the ticket costs about €3 for a journey of 925 km.

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cowes from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cowes to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around €31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 116 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 217 km and will cost you around €9. From Paris, the ticket costs about €3 for a journey of 925 km.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,744 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€118+
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Yelf's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€72+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
€64+
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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. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cowes, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cowes, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

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