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
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
$67
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 35m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 35m.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,189 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,639 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,849 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,672 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,063 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,313 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,089 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,970 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (324 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (310 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,213 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (339 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,360 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $254 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Helena and Ios Plage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$254+
Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$90+
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$226+
Princess Sissy Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$107+

Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay $3.25 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 $38.95 and $51.93. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.25 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 $38.95 and $51.93. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.