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. Cowes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Cowes
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoking Lobster Cowes (127 High Street) and Brawns (62 High-street) are great picks.
When to visit Cowes
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 center. The shortest flight to Cowes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cowes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city center, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 0.6 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 72 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Cowes takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Cowes
Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes
Most booked hotels in Cowes
Renting a car in Cowes
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Cowes is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.