Sami travel guide

Sami Tourism | Sami Guide

You're Going to Love Sami

With a population of 1,347, Sami is a must-see destination in Ionian Islands, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sami has to offer.

When to visit Sami

Sami in April
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sami in April
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sami

Plane

When flying to Sami, you’ll arrive at Argostoli Cephalonia (EFL), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sami from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sami is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 165 km from Sami. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Corfu.

Plane

When flying to Sami, you’ll arrive at Argostoli Cephalonia (EFL), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sami from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sami is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 165 km from Sami. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Corfu.

Airlines serving Sami

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,648 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (146 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,443 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (238 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Volotea
Good (380 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (222 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sami

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £91 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sami

Most booked hotels in Sami

Kefalonia Grand
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Aenos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
The Alley Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Kefalonia Bay Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Irinna Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£48+

Hiring a car in Sami

Hiring a car in Sami costs £37 per day, on average, or £224 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Argostoli Cephalonia.

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Sami (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.25 and £26.99. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sami, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sami costs £37 per day, on average, or £224 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Argostoli Cephalonia.

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Sami (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.25 and £26.99. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sami, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.