Kalamata Airport is situated on the south coast of the Peloponnese Peninsula of Greece, just a short 20 minute drive from the city of Kalamata. The surrounding stretch of coastline is famous for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and stunning architecture.
Visit the ancient city-state of Sparta and Olympia, the original site of the Olympic Games. Get ready for a holiday that will leave you tanned, relaxed, and inspired.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Kalamata Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Kalamata Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Kalamata Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Kalamata Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Things to See and Do in Kalamata
Kalamata is the second largest city on the peninsula, behind Tripoli. It is located right on the coast and has a thriving port. It is famous for being the home of Kalamata olives, so relaxing in the sun with a bowl of these is a must.
If you are after an alternative to beaches then Kalamata is full of things to do. It has a range of museums and churches that date back to the 10th Century. The best examples of the local architecture include the Castle of Kalamata and Saint Apostles Church.
After topping up on the culture and gorging yourselves on the local olives maybe a bit of retail therapy is in order? There’s a range of shopping available so you can hit the bargain trail for as long as you want.
Kalamata Day Trips
If you are looking to head out of the urban environment and into more peaceful surroundings then you have your pick of some stunning locations.
Within driving distance of the airport are some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and the Bay of Pylos is right up there. Famous for being the place where the Spartans were defeated in the Battle of Pylos there are still some ancient remains to survey as you stroll along the shore.
Also within a short drive is the charming coastal town of Koroni, positioned delicately in the shadow of an overlooking Venetian castle. A drive to the harbour is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon and you could spend some time wandering around the delightful shops and cafes here.
With all the history to learn about, architecture to gaze at and beaches to relax on, the Peloponnese Peninsula is a fantastic choice for a holiday. There is a main road that tracks the coastline so driving around is very simple.
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