The yes story

The Story of yes rent a car Samos

In 1994, I came to Samos from the Netherlands. I got to know the tourism industry — and met my wife Britt. We travelled a lot and saw many places, but after nine years (in 2003), I started feeling a growing excitement inside me. An idea that had been in my mind for a long time began to take shape: to start my own car rental company on Samos. The plan was clear – the focus should be on the airport, and bookings should be possible via the internet, something that was still quite new for local businesses at the time.

In 2004, things really got started. After a mountain of paperwork, we finally managed to officially establish the company. Our friends Jannis and Ulrike Taleporou were a tremendous help in the process.
Finding the right name was a real challenge. I thought long and hard and tried countless names… until I returned to a word I had been using for years whenever something succeeded: yes. Three simple letters – with a strong message. That’s how yes rent a car samos was born.

From the very beginning, it was clear: everything should be handled through our own website. Of course, the major providers were already active on Samos and working with online bookings. But a truly local company with its own website – that was rare. Luckily, I had a digital background and could create websites myself – so I built our site right from the start – with great success.

We started small, with just ten cars. Family and friends helped wherever they could: washing cars, preparing contracts, picking up guests at the airport, delivering vehicles across the island, and collecting them again at night. For a short time, even my friend Michael came over from Mallorca to help – a huge support during those intense early days.

In 2008, Kordula Kuhn joined yes. We had known each other since 1994, and together we formed a strong team for many years. The number of guests grew – and so did our fleet. We needed reinforcements, and we found them in Brigitte Stern, who made sure our cars always looked perfect. She did such an excellent job that we soon appointed her “Head of the Beauty Salon.”

The company continued to grow. With more cars came more responsibilities. Then Nicos Apostolou joined us – our Greek multitalent. Whether it was logistics, customer service, or emergencies – Nicos was always there. Later, Costa also joined us, further strengthening our team.

Behind the scenes, yes has always been and remains a true family business. The support of my wife Britt and my son Leon has been indispensable from the beginning – their help, trust, and dedication are the quiet driving force behind our success.

Over the years, our website has of course continued to evolve. Today, yes rent a car samos can be found everywhere and is recommended on many websites and travel platforms. In 2024, we achieved something we are particularly proud of: as the only local car rental company on Samos, we received over 700 five-star Google reviews from our guests.

But our work doesn’t stop with business. We have always tried to give something back to the community on Samos. We support local clubs and initiatives: youth football, volleyball, beach volleyball, Animal Care Samos, The Forgotten Dogs of Samos, and the Streetcats of Samos – organizations that work passionately for people and animals on the island.

From a dream in 2003 to a leading local business on Samos –
yes rent a car samos is built on hard work, trust, friendship, and love for the island.

And above all, on the one word with which everything began: yes


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