Kimolos Day Trip from Milos — Ferry, Rules & What to See 20-minute ferry from Pollonia. Foot passenger from €2.40. Home › Kimolos Day Trip A Kimolos day trip from Milos is practical because the Pollonia–Psathi ferry takes about 20–25 minutes, ticket prices for foot passengers start at €2.40, 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 Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, inside the South Aegean, and its volcanic scenery is linked to the Hellenic Volcanic Arc and the nearby caldera 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 and RAC SA. The Pollonia–Kimolos Ferry The standard day-trip ferry between Pollonia on Milos and Psathi 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 07:15 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. Route Operator Duration 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 Adamas to Kimolos via SeaJets, 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 Cyclades 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 not allow their vehicles to go to Kimolos, and the rule is usually written in the rental agreement. A standard rental contract from Europcar, Avance, 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 CDW may no longer apply, the SCDW may also be excluded, and the excess/deductible or franchise can become fully chargeable if an incident occurs on Kimolos or during boarding. Some agencies also require preauthorisation on a credit card, and a few policies only accept a zero excess or 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 €400 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 Pollonia, walk onto the ferry as a foot passenger for €2.40–€4.50, and then rent a separate vehicle on Kimolos after arrival. For more details on CDW, SCDW, and excess terms, see our insurance FAQ. Practical Tip: If you want maximum flexibility, ask for written confirmation of ferry permission, ask whether the policy is CDW, SCDW, FDW, or zero excess, and verify whether the company requires a preauthorisation hold on your card. Policy Question What to Confirm Why It Matters Ferry permission Written approval for Kimolos Without approval, island crossing can void coverage Damage liability CDW, SCDW, FDW, excess/deductible, franchise Determines who pays after an incident Payment terms Preauthorisation amount Affects your card hold at pickup Insurance scope Full coverage and third-party liability Clarifies what is and is not covered What to See on Kimolos Kimolos has about 700 permanent residents, a compact road network, and a sightseeing pattern that works well in a single day if you focus on Chorio, Psathi, and one beach stop. The island's older identity is linked to the Venus de Milo (Aphrodite of Melos) tradition, the Catacombs of Milos and Milos Mining Museum on neighboring Milos, and the wider history of syrmata fishing architecture across the western Cyclades. Start in Chorio, the island's main settlement, where narrow alleys, whitewashed houses, and a Venetian-era castle area create the most concentrated walking route on Kimolos. The village also gives easy access to local food stops, and the area is the best place to ask about seasonal bus or taxi timings before heading to the coast. For a beach stop, Prassa Beach on the Kimolos side is the most famous option because the white sand and shallow water are easy to reach from the road, while nearby Ammoudaraki and Gerontas are better known as quieter swim spots when conditions are calm. If you continue farther south toward Paleochori, Fyriplaka, Tsigrado, Provatas, or Triades on Milos, the route becomes a Milos beach day rather than a Kimolos-only day trip. The harbor and old fishing areas around Goupa, Klima, Mandrakia, Firopotamos, and Fourkovouni on Milos are worth noting because the syrmata boat houses are one of the island pair's best-known cultural signatures. The same coastal tradition ties into Milos landmarks such as Sarakiniko, Papafragas, Plathiena, Achivadolimni, Kleftiko, Kastanas, Agathia, Thiorichia, Ammoudaraki, and Prassa Beach (Kimolos) when you plan a longer multi-island stay. Practical Tip: If you want to build a same-day route, spend the morning in Chorio, the middle of the day at Prassa Beach, and the late afternoon back in Psathi for the return ferry. Stop Island Typical Use Visitor Time Needed Chorio Kimolos Village walk, lunch, castle area 1.5–2 hours Psathi Kimolos Port arrival, ferry access 20–30 min Prassa Beach Kimolos Swim stop 2–3 hours Skiadi Kimolos Hike/photo stop 1.5–2 hours Planning Your Day Trip A good Kimolos day trip is built around ferry timing, parking in Pollonia, and realistic expectations about services, because the island has fewer facilities than Milos and the back roads can be quiet outside summer. The easiest logistics come from arriving in Pollonia 20 minutes early, catching the first ferry, and confirming the return departure in Psathi as soon as you land. From Adamas to Pollonia, the drive is about 10 km and usually takes 16–20 minutes — check our road conditions guide for details on speed limits, fuel stops, and what to expect on Milos roads. In peak season, an extra 15–20 minutes for parking near Pollonia is sensible because the small village fills quickly before the early ferry. Food planning is equally important, because most tavernas cluster in Chorio and near Psathi, and remote areas such as Skiadi, Prassa Beach, or the coastal tracks do not have full-service shops. A bottle of water, sun protection, and a snack are the minimum practical items for a full-day outing in the Aegean Sea climate. If you are comparing vehicles for the broader Milos trip, compact models such as Fiat Panda, Seat Mii, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, Hyundai i20, Seat Ibiza, Dacia Sandero, and Fiat Punto EVO are easier to park in Pollonia than larger SUVs. For rougher roads and beach access on a longer stay, agencies also commonly offer Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Jimny Cabrio, Dacia Duster, VW T-Roc, Jeep Renegade, Suzuki Vitara, Hyundai Kona, Fiat 500X, Dacia Lodgy, and Toyota Hilux, but the best model depends on whether the rental agreement allows island-crossing use. The regional ferry network matters if you plan to extend beyond Kimolos, because routes through Piraeus can connect to the Cyclades with larger operators such as SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, and Aegean Sea Lines. That wider network is useful for island-hopping, but for a day trip the Pollonia–Psathi crossing remains the most time-efficient option. Practical Tip: Bring cash for the ferry ticket office and for small restaurants, because not every port-side business in Pollonia or Psathi processes cards reliably. FAQ Ready to Compare Deals? Find the best rental car for your Milos and Kimolos adventure.