Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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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When to visit Ios

Ios in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 47h 40m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 47h 40m.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,542 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,488 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,382 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,218 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,365 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,840 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (280 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (236 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,867 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Helena and Ios Plage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

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Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$1,867+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$78+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$261+
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Relux Ios Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Princess Sissy
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$73+
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Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $3.50 per litre in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.89 and $55.86. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.50 per litre in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.89 and $55.86. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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