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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 05m.
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 Centauro and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.
Renting a car in Ios costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Thera Santorini.
Expect to pay $7.95 per gallon in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.39 and $127.19. The most frequently booked car type in Ios is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 7% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.