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

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 13h 45m.

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 Alamo, 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 13h 45m.

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 Alamo, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,676 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,834 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,617 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,237 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,418 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,856 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (212 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (381 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (283 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (251 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $90 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

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Lofos Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 304 reviews)
$107+
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Hotel Petradi
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1057 reviews)
$93+
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Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 882 reviews)
$85+
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Ostria Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 390 reviews)
$90+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 749 reviews)
$150+
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Relux Ios Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 296 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Ios

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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