Samos travel guide

Samos Tourism | Samos Guide

You're Going to Love Samos

With a population of 1,885, Samos is a must-see destination in North Aegean, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Samos has to offer.

When to visit Samos

Samos in December
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Samos in December
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Samos in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Samos, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Samos

Plane

When flying to Samos, you’ll arrive at Samos (SMI), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Samos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Samos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 114 miles from Samos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Samos, you’ll arrive at Samos (SMI), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Samos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Samos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 114 miles from Samos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Samos

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Airlines serving Samos

Lufthansa
Good (4,694 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,719 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,414 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (235 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (11 reviews)
Transavia
Good (77 reviews)
Condor
Good (258 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (78 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
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Where to stay in Samos

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Emily and Paradise Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Samos

Most booked hotels in Samos

Proteas Blu Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Ino Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Doryssa Seaside Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£147+
Arion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Samos Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£37+
Samos City Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Samos

Hiring a car in Samos costs £27 per day, on average, or £134 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Samos.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Samos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.66 and £26.22. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Samos, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Samos costs £27 per day, on average, or £134 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Samos.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Samos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.66 and £26.22. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Samos, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.