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 23 miles from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 30m.

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 Europcar and Centauro, 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 13h 30m.

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 Europcar and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,220 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (377 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (4 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (251 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,154 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)
$1,154+
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, 474 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 $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16.