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
C$ 55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 55
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 23 miles from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 122 miles from Ios. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Athens.

Plane

Although Ios doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Parikia Paros (PAS), which is located 23 miles from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 122 miles from Ios. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,566 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (196 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (144 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (239 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,783 reviews)
Vueling
Good (810 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around C$ 93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 235 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)
C$ 235+
Levantes Ios Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
Dionysos Sea Side Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
Ios Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
Far Out Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 74+
Far Out Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 70+

Renting a car in Ios

Expect to pay C$ 2.91 per litre in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.88 and C$ 46.50. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.91 per litre in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.88 and C$ 46.50. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.