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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ios travel guide

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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.

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Activities & attractions in Ios

A Unique Fishing Experience
Tours•Boat Tour

When to visit Ios

Ios in October
Estimated hotel price
$42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in October
Estimated hotel price
$42
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 10h 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 GREEN MOTION and Record go, 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 10h 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 GREEN MOTION and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,425 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,562 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,420 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,617 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,910 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (231 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (421 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $236 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

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Hide out Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 311 reviews)
$324+
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Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 579 reviews)
$236+
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Poseidon Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 390 reviews)
$94+
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Petradi Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1052 reviews)
$87+
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Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 716 reviews)
$131+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 608 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $58 per day, on average, or $234 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, 35% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

Renting a car in Ios costs $58 per day, on average, or $234 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, 35% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

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