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
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Cowes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Cowes takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Cowes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Cowes takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Cowes is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Cowes is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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