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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ios has to offer.

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When to visit Ios

Ios in October
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in October
Estimated hotel price
$75
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 37h.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 122 miles 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 23 miles from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 37h.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 122 miles 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 (8,182 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,161 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,262 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,949 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,503 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,466 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,803 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,697 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (234 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (429 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 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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Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$332+
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Yialos Ios Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$89+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$290+
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Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $3.98 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 $47.67 and $63.56.

Expect to pay $3.98 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 $47.67 and $63.56.

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