Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ios travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ios

Ios is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ios deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Ios

Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
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 36h 10m.

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 Ok Mobility, 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 36h 10m.

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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,369 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,374 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,562 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,902 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (223 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (407 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (251 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ios Plage and Princess Sissy.

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)
$211+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $4.11 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 $49.21 and $65.61. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.11 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 $49.21 and $65.61. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

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