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

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Activities & attractions in Ios

A Unique Fishing Experience
Tours•Boat Tour

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 Tampa and takes around 17h 29m.

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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , 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 Tampa and takes around 17h 29m.

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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,656 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,820 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,060 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,537 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,224 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (210 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (380 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (252 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $89 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

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Lofos Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 304 reviews)
$107+
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Hotel Petradi
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1057 reviews)
$93+
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Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 882 reviews)
$85+
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Ostria Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 390 reviews)
$90+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 749 reviews)
$150+
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Relux Ios Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 296 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Ios

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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