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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
Tours•Boat Tour

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 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 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 GREEN MOTION 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 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 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 GREEN MOTION and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,155 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,900 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,382 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,713 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,679 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,919 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (232 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (427 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

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Hotel Katerina
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 633 reviews)
$77+
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Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 563 reviews)
$204+
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Dionysos Beach Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1052 reviews)
$252+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 599 reviews)
$53+
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Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 720 reviews)
$157+
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Hotel Petradi
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1041 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $59 per day, on average, or $238 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, 30% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.56 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 $102.66 and $136.88. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ios costs $59 per day, on average, or $238 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, 30% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.56 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 $102.66 and $136.88. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

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