Peloponnese car hire

Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Peloponnese.

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Peloponnese is a vast and diverse region with several attractions and stunning natural beauty that is spread out over a large area. Therefore, hiring a car will allow you to explore the region at your own pace and convenience. You can easily access remote areas and off-the-beaten-path attractions that are otherwise hard to reach by public transport. Some popular attractions, like the Ancient Olympia, are located in remote areas that are difficult to reach without a car. Moreover, hiring a car allows you to explore scenic routes and breathtaking landscapes such as the Corinth Canal, Mystras, the Mani Peninsula, and the Diros Caves.

Driving in the Peloponnese can be an exciting and interesting experience. It is essential to be familiar with the local driving style and culture to drive safely on the roads of the Peloponnese. One of the distinctive features of driving in the Peloponnese is the narrow and winding roads in some parts of the region. Additionally, there are several toll roads in the Peloponnese, which mainly cover the major highways connecting different regions of the peninsula. Some of the most commonly used toll roads in Peloponnese are Olympia Odos, Korinthos-Tripoli-Kalamata Highway, and Rion-Antirion Bridge.

To hire a car in the Peloponnese, drivers must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driving licence. However, some car hire companies may require drivers to be older, such as 25 years or older, to hire specific types of vehicles or hold a licence for a certain number of years. It is also common for car hire companies in Peloponnese to charge additional fees for younger drivers under the age of 25. Drivers also need to have a full driving licence from their home country or an international driving licence.