Samara may refer to:

• Samara Oblast, a federal subject of Russia
• Samara, Russia, a city on the eastern bank of the Volga River, Russia
• Samara Bend, the largest bend of the Volga River
• Samara Reservoir, an informal name of Kuybyshev Reservoir on the Volga River
• Samara River, a river in Russia, a left tributary of the Volga River
• Samara River (Dnieper), a river in Ukraine, a left tributary of the Dnieper River
• Samara, a village in Poiana Lacului Commune, Arges County, Romania
• Samara, the old name of the Somme River, France
• Samara, alternative name of Smara, a city in Western Sahara
• Sámara, a beach town in Costa Rica

Sámara, situated along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province, has long been a favorite vacation spot for both Costa Ricans and foreigners. The town is rather small (approximately 1500 full-time residents, including close-by towns such as Torito and Cantarrana) with its main street leading directly to the beach. Sámara has a healthy mix of local and foreign residents and still maintains a somewhat authentically Costa Rican atmosphere. The largest expatriate groups living in Sámara are generally Italian, Canadian, German, and U.S.-American.

Poiana Lacului is a commune in Arges County, Romania. It is composed of thirteen villages: Catunasi, Cepari, Dealu Orasului, Dealu Viilor, Dinculesti, Galeteanu, Gardinesti, Gâlcesti, Metofu, Paduroiu din Deal, Paduroiu din Vale, Poiana Lacului and Samara.

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Samara, also known as the John E. Christian House, is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The home is an example of the Usonian homes that Wright designed. Samara was built from 1954 and 1956 and is still occupied by the original owner, John E. Christian.