Fees · Destination Guide
Volcanic Aegean reefs, easy training bays and Hippocratic island culture
Key fee: Climate Crisis Resilience Fee
Typically EUR 0.50 to EUR 15 per room or accommodation unit per night depending on category and season;
short-term rental rates may differ
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Kos does not use a Bonaire-style islandwide marine park tag for ordinary recreational diving, but Greece has strict underwater antiquity protections and an accommodation-based Climate Crisis Resilience Fee. Budget for operator trip prices, equipment rental, any course materials, accommodation fees and weather-driven private-transfer costs.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Crisis Resilience Fee | Typically EUR 0.50 to EUR 15 per room or accommodation unit per night depending on category and season; short-term rental rates may differ Charged per overnight stay | Hotels, furnished rooms, apartments, short-term rentals and villas | Collected by the accommodation, usually at check-in or check-out | The fee replaced Greece's former accommodation tax and is set nationally. Confirm the exact rate with your hotel or rental because category, season and property type affect the amount. |
| Recreational dive and snorkel operator fees | Varies by operator, route, certification level and equipment rental Per dive, course, snorkel trip or private charter | Scuba divers, Discover Scuba participants, snorkelers and private boat groups | Local dive centers in Kefalos, Psalidi, Kos Town, Mastichari or Kardamena | Pserimos, Nisyros, wreck, private boat and course trips cost more than simple local dives. Ask what is included: equipment, computer, photos, transfers, fuel surcharge, guide ratios and refreshments. |
| Underwater antiquity restrictions | No traveler fee for normal lawful guided recreational diving Always | Divers, freedivers and snorkelers near amphoras, wrecks or archaeological material | Not for sale; follow Greek law and operator guidance | Do not touch, move, collect or disturb pottery, amphoras or other cultural material. Some sites or activities may require permissions or operator control. Follow local instructions, especially at the Potteries and other Pserimos archaeology routes. |
| Therma and beach-service costs | No standard islandwide fee; sunbeds, umbrellas, parking, lockers or transfers may cost extra Per visit where charged | Topside travelers and snorkelers | On site, at beach concessions or through local transfers | Remote beaches and Therma are easiest with a car or transfer. Bring cash for small services, tavernas and beach amenities. |
| ETIAS future travel authorization | EUR 20 for most adult applicants when ETIAS starts Check official ETIAS rules for your nationality and travel dates | Eligible visa-exempt non-EU travelers | Official European Union ETIAS application channel once active | ETIAS is not a dive permit. It is a future border authorization for eligible travelers visiting Schengen countries, including Greece. |
Fee
Charged per overnight stay
The fee replaced Greece's former accommodation tax and is set nationally. Confirm the exact rate with your hotel or rental because category, season and property type affect the amount.
Per dive, course, snorkel trip or private charter
Pserimos, Nisyros, wreck, private boat and course trips cost more than simple local dives. Ask what is included: equipment, computer, photos, transfers, fuel surcharge, guide ratios and refreshments.
Always
Do not touch, move, collect or disturb pottery, amphoras or other cultural material. Some sites or activities may require permissions or operator control. Follow local instructions, especially at the Potteries and other Pserimos archaeology routes.
Per visit where charged
Remote beaches and Therma are easiest with a car or transfer. Bring cash for small services, tavernas and beach amenities.
Check official ETIAS rules for your nationality and travel dates
ETIAS is not a dive permit. It is a future border authorization for eligible travelers visiting Schengen countries, including Greece.