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
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$61
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 32h 45m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , 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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 32h 45m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (196 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (144 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (240 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,796 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 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)
$261+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$169+
Dionysos Sea Side Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$170+
Far Out Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$82+
Far Out Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$77+

Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.51 and $51.34. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.51 and $51.34. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.