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 October
Estimated hotel price
$42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in October
Estimated hotel price
$42
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 23 miles from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 122 miles from Ios. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Plane

Although Ios doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Parikia Paros (PAS), which is located 23 miles from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 122 miles from Ios. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,110 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,295 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,473 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,616 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,641 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (232 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (424 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Hide out Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 313 reviews)
$355+
Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 571 reviews)
$248+
Dionysos Seaside Resort Ios
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1041 reviews)
$207+
Poseidon Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 390 reviews)
$101+
Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 605 reviews)
$49+
Aegeon Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 472 reviews)
$83+

Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $59 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.33 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 $99.93 and $133.25.

Renting a car in Ios costs $59 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.33 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 $99.93 and $133.25.