Ios travel guide

Ios Tourism | Ios Guide

You're Going to Love Ios

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.

When to visit Ios

Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$40
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 12h.

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 Centauro 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 New York and takes around 12h.

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 Centauro and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,198 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (580 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (332 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,287 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $201 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Helena and Ios Plage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 314 reviews)
$201+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 408 reviews)
$113+
Dionysos Sea Side Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 495 reviews)
$112+
Ios Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 406 reviews)
$122+
Far Out Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 610 reviews)
$71+
Galaxy Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 89 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $77 per day, on average, or $307 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, 48% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $7.87 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 $94.48 and $125.98. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ios costs $77 per day, on average, or $307 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, 48% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $7.87 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 $94.48 and $125.98. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.