

Comparison
Ios or Zakynthos (Laganas)? Which to choose for a group trip
Ios or Zakynthos (Laganas): budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Ios | Zakynthos (Laganas) | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.1 |
| Best time | Jun–Sep | Jun–Sep |
| Vibe | NightlifeRelax | NightlifeRelax |
Which one?
- Pick Ios if your group is after nightlife and relaxing. The best time to go is Jun–Sep.
- Pick Zakynthos (Laganas) if your group is after nightlife and relaxing and want to spend less. The best time to go is Jun–Sep.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.

Ios
Greece
A small, very young Cycladic island: the village of Chora turns into one big party at night, while Mylopotas is a long sandy beach to recover on during the day.
- Best time
- Jun–Sep
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
NightlifeRelaxFrom the guide Graduation trips: 6 destinations to celebrate finishing school

Zakynthos (Laganas)
Greece
The classic graduation destination: the Laganas strip at night, Navagio beach and the Blue Caves by boat during the day. Cheap packages and apartments for big groups.
- Best time
- Jun–Sep
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
NightlifeRelaxFrom the guide Graduation trips: 6 destinations to celebrate finishing school
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.