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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 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
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in January
Estimated hotel price
$71
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 29h 50m.

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 Autounion Car Rental and Record Go, 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 29h 50m.

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 Autounion Car Rental and Record Go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,218 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (377 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (4 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (250 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,734 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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Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$1,734+
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Dionysos Seaside Resort Ios
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$68+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$225+
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Relux Ios Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $3.08 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 $36.96 and $49.28.

Expect to pay $3.08 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 $36.96 and $49.28.

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