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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 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
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in October
Estimated hotel price
$44
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 11h 15m.

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 Centauro 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 11h 15m.

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 Centauro and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,156 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,470 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,466 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,808 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,700 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (234 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (429 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

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Hotel Katerina
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 641 reviews)
$73+
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Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 555 reviews)
$195+
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Dionysos Beach Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1057 reviews)
$148+
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Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 909 reviews)
$105+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 596 reviews)
$52+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 726 reviews)
$168+
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Renting a car in Ios

Renting a car in Ios costs $60 per day, on average, or $241 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, 28% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.82 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 $105.84 and $141.12.

Renting a car in Ios costs $60 per day, on average, or $241 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, 28% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay $8.82 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 $105.84 and $141.12.

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