Samos Airport Car Rental (SMI) — From €20/day About Samos Airport — SMI Car Rental Companies at Samos Airport International brands with terminal desks Local companies with meet-and-greet Local companies serving SMI include: Distances from Samos Airport Airport Pickup — Step by Step Airport vs Ferry Port Pickup Frequently Asked Questions Compare Airport Pickup Deals Can I rent a car at Samos Airport without a credit card? Yes — Speedy Cars and Yes Rent a Car advertise debit-card bookings and no-deposit rentals on selected vehicles. Most other companies require a credit card for the security deposit. Is there a surcharge for airport pickup? Most local companies include airport delivery in the rental price. International brands may add a small airport or location fee — check before booking. What if my flight is delayed? Local operators typically ask for your flight number at booking and track arrivals. Your pickup time adjusts automatically. Confirm flight tracking with the supplier before travel. Can I drop the car at a different location? Most Samos companies offer drop-off at Vathi port, Karlovasi, or hotel locations. One-way rentals typically add a surcharge of €30–50. Samos Airport Car Rental (SMI) — From €20/day Pick up your car directly at Samos Airport. Local companies from €20/day with full insurance. Meet-and-greet at arrivals — drive straight to Pythagorio (5 min), Kokkari (25 min), or Karlovasi (40 min). About Samos Airport — SMI Aristarchos of Samos International Airport (IATA: SMI) is the island's only airport. It sits on the south coast, about 3 km west of Pythagorio. The airport has a single terminal with a small arrivals hall. Operating hours align with daily flight schedules, roughly 06:00 to 18:00. Samos Airport handles both domestic and international traffic. Year-round flights connect to Athens via Aegean Airlines (Olympic Air) and Sky Express. In summer (May–October), charter flights arrive from across Europe: Jet2 (Birmingham, Stansted, Manchester), TUI (Gatwick, Netherlands, Belgium), Condor (Frankfurt), Corendon/Transavia (Amsterdam), and SAS/TUI Nordic (Scandinavia). Peak season brings dozens of international arrivals per week. There is no train or metro connection to the airport. KTEL bus service to Pythagorio runs only twice daily. This is why renting a car at SMI is the most practical option for most arrivals. Car Rental Companies at Samos Airport Two types of operators serve SMI: International brands with terminal desks Avis / Budget — desk inside arrivals hall Enterprise Rent-A-Car — desk at arrival gate Hertz / Thrifty — desk inside terminal Local companies with meet-and-greet Most local Samos companies station a representative in the arrivals area with a sign bearing your name. They walk you to the car in the nearby parking lot — no shuttle needed. Local companies serving SMI include: Yes Rent a Car (est. 2005) — no-deposit and no-credit-card options on selected bookings Manos Rent a Car (est. 1994) — one of the largest local fleets Evelin (est. 1988) — airport and port delivery Speedy Cars (est. ~1981) — no-deposit, no-credit-card options advertised Dream Rent a Car — family-run, 20+ years, modern fleet Aramis (est. 1982) — multi-island operator based in Athens Memory Rentals (est. 1985) — cars and motorbikes Dimitris Rental — fleet of about 70 vehicles Pegasus Rentals (est. ~1998) — online pre-booking with airport pickup Nicos Rentals (est. 1977) — Pythagorio-based, one of the oldest on the island All accept online pre-booking with guaranteed airport pickup. Distances from Samos Airport All routes from the airport are fully paved. An economy car handles every destination. Destination Distance Drive Time Road Type Airport Pickup — Step by Step Land at SMI and collect your luggage Walk through arrivals — look for your company's desk or representative with your name sign Show booking confirmation, driving licence, passport, and credit card (if required) Sign the rental agreement — check the insurance terms. CDW is usually included. SCDW or FDW may be optional upgrades Walk to the car in the adjacent parking area (about 50 m from the terminal) Photograph the car from all sides before driving off — document any existing scratches or damage Drive right — Pythagorio is 5 minutes south, Vathi 20 minutes north Tip: If your charter flight lands after 18:00, confirm late pickup with the company before travel. The airport officially closes at 18:00, but local companies accommodate late arrivals. Airport vs Ferry Port Pickup Factor Airport (SMI) Ferry Port (Vathi / Karlovasi) If you fly in and leave by ferry (or the reverse), a one-way rental works well. Confirm the drop-off fee before booking.