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

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 12h 05m.

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 12h 05m.

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

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,046 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (924 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,147 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,481 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,396 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,600 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,904 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (229 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (412 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (249 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 585 reviews)
$168+
Hotel Petradi
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1057 reviews)
$88+
Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 885 reviews)
$88+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 724 reviews)
$110+
Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 611 reviews)
$46+
Hotel Aegeon
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 474 reviews)
$57+

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, 34% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $9.39 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 $112.65 and $150.21.

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, 34% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $9.39 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 $112.65 and $150.21.