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.
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.
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.
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.
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.