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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ios has to offer.

When to visit Ios

Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
£32
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 40m.

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 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.

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 Record Go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (145 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,450 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,769 reviews)
Vueling
Good (812 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 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)
£152+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Dionysos Sea Side Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Ios Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Far Out Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£43+
Far Out Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£43+

Hiring a car in Ios

Hiring a car in Ios costs £25 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.15 and £26.87.

Hiring a car in Ios costs £25 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.

Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.15 and £26.87.