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
€61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€61
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cowes to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about €20 for a 1h 31m 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 Europcar, 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 130 miles and will cost you around €5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 160 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cowes to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about €20 for a 1h 31m 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 Europcar, 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 130 miles and will cost you around €5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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)
€98+
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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 (6.2, Good reviews)
€51+
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Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.60 and €24.80.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.60 and €24.80.

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