By Bus -- The Kos town (DEAS) buses offer service within roughly 6.4km (4 miles) of the town center, whereas the Kos island (KTEL) buses will get you nearly everywhere else. For the latest schedules, consult the town bus office, on the harbor at 7 Akti Kountourioti (tel. 22420/26-276), or the island bus station, at 7 Kleopatras (tel. 22420/22-292), around the corner from the Olympic Airways office. The majority of DEAS town buses leave from the central bus stop on the south side of the harbor.

By Bicycle -- This is a congenial island for cyclists. Much of Kos is quite flat, and the main road from Kos town to Kefalos has all but emptied the older competing routes of traffic. As bike trails are provided until well beyond Kos town, you can also avoid the east-end beach roads. But don't expect to pedal one-way and then hoist your bike onto a bus, because that won't work here. Rentals are available throughout Kos town and can be arranged through your hotel. Prices range from 10€ to 25€ per day.

By Moped & Motorcycle -- It's easy to rent a moped through your hotel or a travel agent. Or, as with bicycles, you can walk toward the harbor and look for an agency. Rentals range from 25€ to 40€. You can also call Motoway, 9 Vas. Yioryiou (tel. 22420/20-031), for mopeds and motorcycles.

By Car -- It's unlikely that you'd need to rent a car for more than 1 or 2 days on Kos, even if you wanted to see all its sights and never lift a foot. Numerous companies, including Avis (tel. 22420/24-272), Europcar (tel. 22420/24-070), and Hertz (tel. 22420/28-002), rent cars and all-terrain vehicles. Expect to pay as much as 95€ per day, including insurance and fuel. Gas stations are open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 7pm; there are also several stations open (in rotation) in Kos town on Sunday; ask your hotelier or the tourist office for directions.

By Taxi -- For a taxi, drop by or call the harbor taxi stand beneath the minaret and across from the castle (tel. 22420/23-333 or 22420/27-777). All Kos drivers are required to know English -- then again, maybe you were once required to know trigonometry.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.