Kimolos Day Trip from Milos — Ferry, Rules & What to See The Pollonia–Kimolos Ferry Can You Take Your Rental Car to Kimolos? What to See on Kimolos Planning Your Day Trip FAQ Ready to Compare Deals? Kimolos Day Trip from Milos — Ferry, Rules & What to See 20-minute ferry from Pollonia. Foot passenger from €2.40. Kimolos Day Trip Kimolos day trip from Milos is practical because the Pollonia–Psathi ferry takes about 20–25 minutes , ticket prices for foot passengers start at , and the island's main sights can be covered in one day with either a rental car in Milos left behind or a local vehicle rented in Kimolos. Kimolos sits in the in the Aegean Sea , inside the South Aegean , and its volcanic scenery is linked to the Hellenic Volcanic Arc and the nearby landscape of Milos. This guide gives you the ferry details, the rental-car rules, and the best stops for a one-day visit, with practical data drawn from the Pollonia port timetable, local ferry operators such as Osia Methodia , and Milos rental policies published by agencies like Giourgas Rent a Car RAC SA The Pollonia–Kimolos Ferry The standard day-trip ferry between on Milos and on Kimolos is the open-deck car ferry F/B Osia Methodia , and the trip usually takes 20–25 minutes over roughly 9 nautical miles . The vessel is a short-route island shuttle built for frequent crossings, and it is the most direct connection for a Milos-to-Kimolos day trip. During July and August, the Pollonia–Psathi route typically runs 4–6 times per day , with the first departure often around and the last return ferry usually posted at the port on the same day. Tickets are normally bought at the small Pollonia ticket office before boarding, so advance online booking is often not available for this local crossing. Typical Frequency Foot Passenger Fare Car Fare F/B Osia Methodia 20–25 min 4–6 daily in Jul–Aug Some longer routes also connect to Kimolos via Blue Star Ferries Minoan Lines , or Aegean Sea Lines , but those sailings are usually less convenient for a same-day round trip because they are tied to wider itineraries rather than the direct Pollonia shuttle. If weather disrupts service, the port noticeboard in Pollonia remains the best same-day source. Practical Tip: Check the Pollonia timetable on the morning of travel, because wind and seasonal demand can change departures and the return time even within the same week. Can You Take Your Rental Car to Kimolos? The direct answer is that most Milos rental companies do allow their vehicles to go to Kimolos, and the rule is usually written in the rental agreement. A standard rental contract from Melian Cars Sun Rent a Car Happy Ride Lagos Rent a Car Tourlakis Car Rentals Matha Rent (milos-rentacar.com) Milos Cars (miloscars.gr) , or One Click Drive should be checked line by line before you assume off-island travel is permitted. The insurance issue is the key point: once a car leaves Milos by ferry, the usual may no longer apply, the may also be excluded, and the can become fully chargeable if an incident occurs on Kimolos or during boarding. Some agencies also require on a credit card, and a few policies only accept a zero excess full coverage arrangement if off-island movement is explicitly approved in writing. Giourgas Rent a Car is one of the clearer examples because the company may allow special cases with prior written permission and can charge an emergency reparation fee of if assistance is required on Kimolos. RAC SA has also been cited as more flexible because the company lists Kimolos as a possible pickup or drop-off point, which suggests a different operational policy from the usual Milos-only restriction. For liability, remember that third-party liability may still exist for road use, but ferry-related damage or off-island damage can fall outside normal island rental coverage. The safest approach is to ask your rental company before payment, get the answer in writing, and confirm whether the policy covers the ferry crossing, Kimolos road use, and any island-to-island relocation. If the company refuses, the simpler option is to leave the Milos car in , walk onto the ferry as a foot passenger for , and then rent a separate vehicle on Kimolos after arrival.