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 4 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in October
Estimated hotel price
$49
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 Record go and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 Record go and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,213 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,566 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,617 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,479 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,917 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,756 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (237 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (440 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (259 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 $144 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Lofos Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 309 reviews)
$124+
Hide out Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 337 reviews)
$215+
Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 565 reviews)
$49+
Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 558 reviews)
$144+
Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 909 reviews)
$81+
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 719 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $60 per day, on average, or $240 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, 30% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.97 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 $107.66 and $143.54.

Renting a car in Ios costs $60 per day, on average, or $240 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, 30% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.97 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 $107.66 and $143.54.