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

Cowes travel guide

Cowes Tourism | Cowes Guide

You're Going to Love Cowes

With a population of 17.000, Cowes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Cowes

Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€70
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 25m.

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 Budget, among others, in London.

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 25m.

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 Budget, among others, in London.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (962 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,232 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,604 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)
€100+
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Yelf's Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€77+
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Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay €1.95 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 €23.32 and €31.09.

Expect to pay €1.95 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 €23.32 and €31.09.