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 3 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in March
Estimated hotel price
$55
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 11h 25m.

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 Record Go and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 11h 25m.

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 Record Go and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,746 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,696 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,653 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,787 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,251 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,864 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (214 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (382 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (242 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $85 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

Markos Village Pension
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 376 reviews)
$61+
Hotel Petradi
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1057 reviews)
$93+
Ostria Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 390 reviews)
$90+
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 749 reviews)
$150+
Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9, 611 reviews)
$45+
Mare Monte
2 stars
Excellent (9, 466 reviews)
$41+

Renting a car in Ios

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.