Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Activities & attractions in Sami

Kefalonias horse riding stables
Activities•Adventure

When to visit Sami

Sami in May
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sami in May
Estimated hotel price
£49
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 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sami is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 271 km from Sami. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record go, among others, in Athens.

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 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sami is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 271 km from Sami. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Sami

PVKPréveza Aktion
EFLArgostoli Cephalonia
ZTHZakynthos Dionsios Salomos

Airlines serving Sami

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,031 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,460 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,921 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (428 reviews)
Condor
Good (548 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (284 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (900 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (132 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sami

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £225 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sami

Most booked hotels in Sami

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Hotel Anastazia
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Kefalonia Bay Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Alley Boutique Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Aenos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Apostolata Island Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Liberatos Village
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Sami

Hiring a car in Sami costs £32 per day, on average, or £195 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Sami.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.49 and £27.32. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sami, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sami costs £32 per day, on average, or £195 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Sami.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.49 and £27.32. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sami, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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