When it comes to exploring Ios, travelers typically find themselves budgeting between $48 and $283 per day for solo adventures and $96 to $566 if you're traveling as a couple. Now, that's a broad range, but the typical trip, on average, is $119 (€115) per person per day. This average cost covers sightseeing, accommodation, meals, and transportation, all from our large repository of travel expenses from previous visitors. Keep in mind, though, your personal spending might vary a bit based on your own level of luxury, travel style, and chosen activities. However, if you're visiting the highlights with some savvy planning, chances are your spending will vibe right around this average cost. For more details, check out the breakdown of expenses by category, plus the breakdown on accommodation and activity prices below.
Budget travelers to Ios often spend around $48 per day. This usually includes a stay at a hostel and meals at affordable restaurants around town. Many budget travelers also prefer free activities over those that cost too much money. If you have a bit more money to spend, you should budget around $119 (€115) per day. This average includes a mid-range hotel and more meals in restaurants, along with a higher budget for entertainment and activities. Luxury travelers should plan to spend around $283 a day which includes higher-end accommodations, restaurants, tours, and activities. For more details, see our average travel costs for Ios here.
Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury | |
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Accommodation1 | $16 | $40 | $108 |
Local Transportation1 | $6 | $17 | $43 |
Food2 | $24 | $59 | $130 |
Water2 | $2 | $4 | $9 |
Entertainment1 | $12 | $27 | $52 |
Souvenirs1 | $11 | $28 | $69 |
Living Expenses2 | $3 | $6 | $10 |
Alcohol2 | $15 | $34 | $61 |
Travelers spend, on average, $356 per person on a three-day trip to Ios. This includes sightseeing, hotels, food, and local transportation. You can stick close to this average price by staying at mid-range hotels and eating at mid-level restaurants, while also paying for some entry tickets to popular attractions. If you wish to travel cheaper, it's possible to find lower-cost accommodations, eat at less expenive restaurants, and find more free activities. It's also common for many visitors to have a much higher travel budget, as many high-end hotels and restaurants can be found around town.
With five days in Ios, you can expect to spend about $594 total, not including transportation to and from the city. It's possible to stay close to this daily average by booking mid-range hotels, eating at normal restaurants, and paying for some entry tickets to popular attractions. It's possible to find lower-cost accommodations, eat at less expenive restaurants, and find more free activities if you want to spent less money.
Most visitors spend between $337 and $1,980 for a one week trip to Ios, with the average being $831. This includes sightseeing, local transportation, food, and hotels. One week is enough time to have a more in-depth experience in Ios. Also, one week allows you to be more flexible with your time and money, so you can potentially save money on some aspects of your trip while spending more on others.
With more than 2 hostels in Ios, the average price is $29 per night for a dorm bed. The cheapest hostel costs $13 and the most expensive is $44. Usually popular with younger travelers, hostels are a great way to save money while also being social. But not all hostels are the same, and we've analyzed the prices of both dorms and private rooms to find the average prices and best places to stay. You can see more details about the hostel prices in Ios here.
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Ios.
The average price for a hotel room in Ios is $65 per night. This average is based on our detailed analysis of available hotels in the area. If you want to save money, or if you're planning a more luxurious trip, it's important to look at hotel prices based on the overall star-rating as well as guest reviews. Also, prices can vary by location and amenities. You can see more details from our analysis of hotel prices in Ios here, and below is a breakdown of hotel prices by star-rating.
Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
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5 stars | 1 | $152 |
4 stars | 6 | $147 |
3 stars | 20 | $59 |
2 stars | 49 | $60 |
1 star | 27 | $60 |
No rating | 2 | $240 |
You'll find a wide range of guided tours in Ios and many visitors enjoy the convenience of having an expert guide leading them through the chosen activity. Tours range in price from $32 for the Ios Island Trekking Tours: Discover Ios Unexplored to $89 for the From Ios: RIB Boat Trip to Sikinos Island and Winery Tour.
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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.
1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.
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