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. 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 23 miles from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h 40m.

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

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,589 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,235 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,418 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,855 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (212 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (381 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (283 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (251 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,988 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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Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$258+
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Aphrodite Hotel & Apartments
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.18 and $56.24. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.18 and $56.24. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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