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
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.
How to Get to Samos
Plane
When flying to Samos, you’ll arrive at Samos (SMI), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Samos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Samos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 286 km from Samos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.
Airlines serving Samos
Where to stay in Samos
Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 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
Hiring a car in Samos
Hiring a car in Samos costs £22 per day, on average, or £109 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Samos.
Expect to pay £1.70 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 £20.31 and £27.08. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Samos, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.