Ios travel guide

Ios Tourism | Ios Guide

You're Going to Love Ios

Ios is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. 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 Ios has to offer.

When to visit Ios

Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ios

Plane

Although Ios doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Parikia Paros (PAS), which is located 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 13h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 196 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of Centauro and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ios, including Itabus, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus.

Plane

Although Ios doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Parikia Paros (PAS), which is located 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 13h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 196 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of Centauro and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ios, including Itabus, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (144 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Helena and Ios Plage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 303 reviews)
$188+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 402 reviews)
$112+
Dionysos Sea Side Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 451 reviews)
$132+
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 382 reviews)
$114+
Far Out Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 541 reviews)
$54+
Far Out Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 383 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.03 per gallon in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.30 and $128.40. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ios costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.03 per gallon in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.30 and $128.40. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.