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 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 40m.

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 Centauro, 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 40m.

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 Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,648 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,063 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,827 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (240 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (445 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 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

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Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Aphrodite Hotel & Apartments
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Acteon Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$89+
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Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.09 and $70.79. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.09 and $70.79. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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