Ios is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ios deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 15m.
Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 196 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Europcar, among others, in Athens.
Average rates range from around AED 274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 689 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Helena and Ios Plage.
Expect to pay AED 7.79 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 AED 93.43 and AED 124.57. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.