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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

A Unique Fishing Experience
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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 13h 45m.

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 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 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 45m.

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 Europcar and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,602 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,493 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,384 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,209 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (376 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (240 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (248 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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Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 594 reviews)
$1,154+
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Dionysos Seaside Resort Ios
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1031 reviews)
$124+
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Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 726 reviews)
$125+
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Hotel Aegeon
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 474 reviews)
$64+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 611 reviews)
$45+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 749 reviews)
$150+
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Renting a car in Ios

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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