Samos Airport Taxi Service
Planning a dreamy vacation on the picturesque island of Samos? Kickstart your trip with a comfortable, air-conditioned ride straight to the door of your hotel. Avoid standing around in the sun; a Samos Airport taxi means you can skip the bus and hit the beach even sooner.
Grab a metered taxi at Samos Airport between 05:00 and 21:00 and reach your hotel in Samos town in around 25 minutes, or the ancient city of Pythagoreion in just 7 minutes.
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HOW MUCH DOES A SAMOS AIRPORT TAXI COST?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM SMI TO CITY CENTER | 20 € | 30 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM SMI TO PYTHAGOREION | 12 € | 15 € | 10 MIN |
| FROM SMI TO IREO | 14 € | 16 € | 10 MIN |
| FROM SMI TO KOKKARI | 25 € | 33 € | 32 MIN |
| FROM SMI TO KARLOVASI | 45 € | 56 € | 52 MIN |
Samos Airport taxi price
When you take an official Samos Airport taxi, the fare will be calculated using a taximeter. The price will include a base fare and a per-kilometer rate, with an airport surcharge of €4 added on top. If you’re driver has to stop during the ride at your request or during traffic, a waiting fee will be factored in.
Base fare: €1.80
Price per km/day (05:00-00:00): €0.90
Price per km/night (00:00-05:00): €1.25
Waiting fee per 15 min: €20
Unless otherwise requested, taxi vehicles at the airport can seat four passengers, and drivers may choose to charge an additional luggage fee of €0.39 for items over 10 kilograms.
To reach the main town area, your Samos Airport taxi should cost between €20 and €30, depending on traffic. If you’re traveling to Pythagoreion, the price will be around €12 during the day, and €15 at night. Or, if you’re visiting the beautiful seaside village of Kokkari, the price will be roughly €26 during the day, or €33 at night.
For a fixed fare price inclusive of all charges, you can pre-book your taxi with Welcome Pickups. That way, you can travel comfortably in a spacious and modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver local to the area.
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Where to catch a taxi at Samos Airport?
There is a designated Samos Airport taxi rank located just outside the Arrivals Hall that you can’t miss as you exit the terminal. Taxis are typically gray sedans with a rooftop “TAXI” sign, and you can simply take the first one in line.
Samos Airport is quite small, so there can be lengthy queues during the busy summer period, with wait times of up to 10 minutes.
There is no need to book, but you can avoid having to wait and jump straight into an air-conditioned vehicle when you secure a meet-and-greet service with Welcome Pickups. This way, you’ll reach your hotel quickly and seamlessly and be relaxing on the beach in no time.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Samos Airport
- Cash is still the accepted form of payment in Samos taxis, but to pay with a card you can pre-book a ride online. Otherwise, you'll want to have cash on you.
- Request a receipt at the end of your ride in case you leave anything behind or wish to use the same driver again for another trip.
- Using a Samos Airport taxi is a safe and reliable way to reach your destination or hotel. Taxis must be registered with the local council, and you can report any issues to the police.
- Since not all drivers will speak English, it’s a good idea to have the address of your hotel or accommodation written down to avoid miscommunication.
- If you require a vehicle other than a sedan, we recommend booking your ride with Welcome so that a minivan or bus can be ready on your arrival.
- Tipping isn’t a normal practice in Greece, but you might like to round up your fare to the nearest euro or leave the change if you’ve received good service.
- Pre-booking a taxi from the airport in Samos guarantees a meet and greet with an English-speaking driver, zero waiting times, and the ability to pay in advance with a credit or debit card.
Taxi transfer from Samos Airport to your hotel
No one wants to start their holiday standing in line waiting for a bus to arrive, not to mention carrying heavy luggage to their hotel on foot. When you pair all of that with the heat and language barrier, it’s much easier to take a taxi straight to your hotel.
Catching a taxi from Samos Airport means you can avoid long wait times and enjoy a door-to-door ride to your final destination in comfort and complete privacy.