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.
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 Los Angeles and takes around 14h 25m.
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.
Renting a car in Ios costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.
Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ios, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.