Cheap Car Rental Kalamata
Rent a car at Kalamata
Kalamata is the second largest city of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. Lying along the Nedon River of the Messenian Gulf, it is the capital and chief port of the Messenia prefecture. The long beaches on the Messenian Gulf and the Taygetus mountain range are the major tourist attractions. If you plan to travel by car rental in Kalamata, compare the prices of car hire Kalamata at holidaycars.com and make an early booking with no hidden costs.
Go to normally inaccessible places by rental car
From 1681 the Venetians were dominating Kalamata. In 1825 Ibrahim Pasha destroyed the city during the Greek War of Independence. The region has already been hit by earthquakes and in some places, the effects are still visible. Car rental in Kalamata offers you the opportunity to come to places that are usually inaccessible.
Kalamata or Beautiful eyes
The name Kalamata originated from the Greek word kalo mati which means beautiful eye. It is widely said that Kalamata is one of the most fortunate cities in Greece due to its geographic position. Car rental in Kalamata offers great convenience if you want to use Kalamata as the base for discovering the secrets of Messinia.
Visit Kalamata's Fine beaches by car hire
Car rental in Kalamata is the fastest way to get around the city and its surrounding area. The city of Kalamata is dominated by a 13th century castle that was built by Geoffrey de Villehardouin. From the castle that overlooks the azure sea, you will see the enchanting beaches and the Byzantine church.
Freshly caught swordfish
Take a scenic drive along the beautiful coastline and visit the charming little villages with small restaurants where you can eat grilled swordfish freshly caught from the sea. With luck, you may even join a local cultural event such as a traditional dance festival.
Enjoy local delicacies
This is the area known for the Pastelli, a local snack made of its juicy honey figs, black olives, and topped with sesame. Row once at your convenience for a small remote village and watch the whole village helps with the harvest of black olives. Don't forget to try a glass of ouzo, an anise-flavored aperitif that's seen as a symbol of Greek culture.
Choose the right rental car for your trip
Exploring Kalamata in a rental car is desirable, but be aware sometimes the unpaved roads can be demanding on the type of car. Plan your routes in advance and rent a car in Kalamata that's suitable for the rougher road conditions, so that you can visit the remote villages and beaches with no trouble.
