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.
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.
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.
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.
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.