Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ios travel guide

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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ios has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Ios

When to visit Ios

Ios in January
Estimated hotel price
$47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in January
Estimated hotel price
$47
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 New York and takes around 12h 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 Record Go and Alamo, among others, in Athens.

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 New York and takes around 12h 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 Record Go and Alamo, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,309 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,192 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,371 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,843 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (238 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (246 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,053 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ios Plage and Princess Sissy.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 594 reviews)
$1,053+
Dionysos Seaside Resort Ios
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1031 reviews)
$124+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 726 reviews)
$125+
Hotel Aegeon
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 473 reviews)
$64+
Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 611 reviews)
$45+
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 749 reviews)
$150+

Renting a car in Ios

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.