Kavála travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kavála
With a population of 54,027, Kavála is the largest city in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kavála has to offer.
When to visit Kavála
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kavála in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Kavála, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Kavála
Plane
When flying to Kavála, you’ll arrive at Kavála Megas Alexandros (KVA), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kavála from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Kavála is to pick up a car hire from Thessaloniki, which is about 128 km from Kavála. You’ll find branches of Centauro and SKG RENTACAR, among others, in Thessaloniki.
Bus
Kavála’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Kavála
Where to stay in Kavála
From 5-star hotels such as the Imaret to great affordable options like the Esperia Hotel, Kavála offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kavála
Most booked hotels in Kavála
Hiring a car in Kavála
Hiring a car in Kavála costs £20 per day, on average, or £60 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Kavála (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.66 and £26.22. The most frequently booked car type in Kavála is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.