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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 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 12h 55m.

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 Centauro and Europcar, 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 12h 55m.

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 Centauro and Europcar, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,364 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,147 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,158 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,275 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (233 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (368 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 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 $146 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)
$146+
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Dionysos Sea Side Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1020 reviews)
$146+
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Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 703 reviews)
$141+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 611 reviews)
$48+
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Relux Ios Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 300 reviews)
$94+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 742 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 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, 21% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16.

Renting a car in Ios costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 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, 21% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16.

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