Ioánnina travel guide
Ioánnina Tourism | Ioánnina Guide
You're Going to Love Ioánnina
With a population of 65,574, Ioánnina is the largest city in Epirus, Greece by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ioánnina has to offer.
When to visit Ioánnina
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ioánnina in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Ioánnina, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Ioánnina
Plane
When flying to Ioánnina, you’ll arrive at Ioannina (IOA), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ioánnina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Ioánnina is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 80 km from Ioánnina. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Centauro, among others, in Corfu.
Airlines serving Ioánnina
Where to stay in Ioánnina
From 5-star hotels such as the Epirus Palace Congress & Spa to great affordable options like the Haones Suites, Ioánnina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ioánnina
Most booked hotels in Ioánnina
Hiring a car in Ioánnina
Hiring a car in Ioánnina costs £19 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Ioánnina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.36 and £27.15. The most frequently booked car type in Ioánnina is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.