The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Greece traditionally include the following vehicles: Hyundai Elantra, Mercedes C Class, Toyota Avensis, Hyundai Sonata, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Kalamata borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Kalamata might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Kalamata!
Rental process FAQ
Roads of Crete are considered among the most complex and dangerous roads in the country. On the north coast, highways have quite a good quality. The majority of roads have two lanes. The closer you move to the south coast, the narrower and more winding roads you will have to cope with. Many road sections have the so-called blind bends.
There are many roads covered with gravel in mountain regions. As a rule, there are no boards or road signs on such roads. Before starting a ride on such roads, foreign drivers are recommended to consult local people or ask a travel agency for help in order to find out all necessary information.
It is very problematic to travel in serpentine roads of Crete with children. The motion is likely to make them seek. In order to avoid troubles, tourists are recommended to make frequent stops along the route. Of course, in this case the ride to the place of destination will take a lot more time. Bracelets from motion sickness and special medications that help to deal with seasickness will also be of a great use.
