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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
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When to visit Ios

Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$52
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 11h 15m.

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 Alamo, 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 11h 15m.

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 Alamo, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,946 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,332 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,368 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,544 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,898 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (222 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (404 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (249 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 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)
$139+
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Hotel Petradi
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1057 reviews)
$85+
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Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 726 reviews)
$111+
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Hotel Aegeon
1 star
Excellent (9.2, 474 reviews)
$64+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 749 reviews)
$167+
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Mare Monte
2 stars
Excellent (9, 464 reviews)
$38+
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Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 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, 46% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $9.05 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 $108.57 and $144.75.

Renting a car in Ios costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 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, 46% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $9.05 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 $108.57 and $144.75.

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