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How to get there
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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 5 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
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in January
Estimated hotel price
£35
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 264 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Caldera, among others, in Rhodes.

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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 264 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Caldera, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,213 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,145 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,960 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,290 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,736 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,168 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (232 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (280 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (353 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,173 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ios Plage 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)
£145+
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Dionysos Seaside Resort Ios
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Far Out Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Hiring a car in Ios

Hiring a car in Ios costs £43 per day, on average, or £214 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.27 and £24.35.

Hiring a car in Ios costs £43 per day, on average, or £214 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.27 and £24.35.

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