Ios travel guide

Ios Tourism | Ios Guide

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.

When to visit Ios

Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$62
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 30h 15m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Autounion Car Rental, 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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 30h 15m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (4,637 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (144 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,456 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,782 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $288 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Helena and Ios Plage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$288+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$173+
Dionysos Sea Side Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$203+
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$176+
Far Out Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$83+
Far Out Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$95+

Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $3.27 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 $39.20 and $52.27. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.27 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 $39.20 and $52.27. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.