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 October
Estimated hotel price
$50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in October
Estimated hotel price
$50
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 14h 35m.

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 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 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 35m.

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

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,235 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,596 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,665 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,464 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,953 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,783 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (238 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (442 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (259 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Lofos Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 309 reviews)
$104+
Hide out Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 340 reviews)
$207+
Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 567 reviews)
$45+
Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 550 reviews)
$118+
Avra Pension
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1322 reviews)
$55+
Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 910 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $60 per day, on average, or $240 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, 37% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $9.16 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 $109.93 and $146.57.

Renting a car in Ios costs $60 per day, on average, or $240 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, 37% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $9.16 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 $109.93 and $146.57.