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

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 6 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 Manchester and takes around 15h 30m.

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 Wheego and Ok Mobility, 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 Manchester and takes around 15h 30m.

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 Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Samos

KGSKos
JKHChios
SMISamos

Airlines serving Samos

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (57 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (113 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (22 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (31 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (35 reviews)
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Where to stay in Samos

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Emily Hotel and Paradise Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Samos

Most booked hotels in Samos

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Proteas Blu Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Ino Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Doryssa Seaside Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Mykali Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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Arion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hotel Glicorisa Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Samos

Hiring a car in Samos costs £18 per day, on average, or £110 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Samos.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03.

Hiring a car in Samos costs £18 per day, on average, or £110 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Samos.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03.

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