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 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 35h 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 Centauro 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 35h 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 Centauro and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,568 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (737 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (192 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (146 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,398 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,751 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (241 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 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)
$320+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$241+
Dionysos Sea Side Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$240+
Ios Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$303+
Far Out Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$104+
Far Out Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$79+

Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.63 and $50.17. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.63 and $50.17. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.