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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ios has to offer.

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When to visit Ios

Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 31h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 196 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of Record go and GREEN MOTION , 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 196 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of Record go and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,267 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,256 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,091 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,636 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,011 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,444 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,036 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,816 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (443 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (237 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,301 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Helena and Princess Sissy.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
Relux Ios Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$136+
Aphrodite Hotel & Apartments
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$123+
Acteon Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$91+

Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.58 and $71.44. 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, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.58 and $71.44. 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, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.