Samos Airport (SMI), officially Aristarchos of Samos Airport, sits beside Pythagorio in the south of the island. Both international brands with terminal desks and local companies offering meet-and-greet delivery rent here, with economy rates from about €20 per day. Pythagorio is a 5-minute drive away, Vathy (Samos Town) about 20 minutes and Kokkari roughly 25 minutes; one-way drop-off at Vathi port or Karlovasi is possible for a €30–€50 surcharge. Most local firms include airport delivery in the price and track your flight so pickup adjusts if you are delayed, and a few advertise debit-card or no-deposit bookings. Booking ahead secures better peak-season rates.