Hiring a car in Kalamata
Speed limits in Kalamata ⚠The urban limit is 50 km/h (31 mph), rising to 90 km/h (56 mph) on rural roads and 130 km/h (81 mph) on the Moreas Motorway. The blood alcohol limit for drivers is a strict 0.05%. | Driving tips for Kalamata ▲Mountain routes towards Taygetos and Mystras are narrow and winding, with occasional sharp switchbacks. The coastal road towards Kardamyli and the Mani is well maintained but includes tight curves. |
Tolls around Kalamata £Tolls apply on the Moreas Motorway connecting Kalamata with Tripoli and Corinth, at staffed plazas or via the electronic e-PASS system. Continuing towards Athens or the Rio-Antirrio Bridge adds further tolls. | Parking in Kalamata ⓅCentral Market Municipal Parking and Nedontos Municipal Parking cover the shopping streets and the riverbed promenade. |
Day trips from Kalamata ☀
| Add-ons for your Kalamata trip ✚A navigation system is worth adding in Kalamata to help with the narrow mountain routes towards Mystras and the Mani. Add it at booking or ask at the SIXT branch. |
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Explore with Kalamata car hire
When you arrive in Kalamata the SIXT team will be there to give you advice about car hire in Kalamata. We are happy to give tips about how to make the most of your time in Kalamata and to help you plan your adventure in the city. With affordable rates on our high-quality fleet of vehicles, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Explore the town itself with an economy, compact vehicle while a premium saloon will be more comfortable for longer journeys. The collection and delivery points are conveniently placed in and around Kalamata, including a branch at Kalamata airport.
SIXT services in Kalamata
We aim to support you with quick and easy car hire. We have a range of car categories including saloons, standard and premium and offer bookable extras such as a navigation system, a child seat or an additional driver to ensure that your journey is stress-free. Depending on the length of your visit, SIXT can offer both short and long-term car hire options. One-day hire or weekend hire is great for a city break but you can always choose a weekly hire package to provide flexibility with your Kalamata car hire if you want to spend a bit more time exploring outside the town.
What to do while in Kalamata
Your Kalamata car hire will give you the freedom to visit the town, park centrally and go for a stroll through the historical old town. Visit the Byzantine Church of Agioi Apostoloi and explore the narrow lanes with the old stone buildings. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Messenia that will take you through the history of the region. Hire a car in Kalamata and get out of town, driving just over two hours to the Mani Peninsula to explore in the wild, rugged landscape or visit the beaches.
Summer 2026 in Kalamata
Kalamata in summer is the perfect time to enjoy a variety of water sports from windsurfing or diving to sea kayaking, or just lying on the beach. If you want to move, the Kalamata International Dance Festival is a huge event in the summer months featuring both local and international artist. Get out of the town and hire a premium saloon to take you to one of the quieter beaches such as Santova or Verga.
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Good to know when hiring in Kalamata
When you're making the booking select a different drop-off location to see if this is possible, please make sure this is organised before pick-up.
If you need extras for your Kalamata car hire, we can include sat navs, child seats and additional drivers to the booking each for a small fee.
Cancellation is free any time, simply select ‘pay later’ during booking, we also offer short and long-term car hire in Kalamata to suit any trip.