Car Rental Chios

Chios is the name of the administrative capital of the island of Chios in Greece's eastern Aegean Sea. The town is nestled on the island's eastern coast just adjacent to the coastal town of Cesme in Turkey. Locals also refer to this town as “Kastro” or “Chora” to distinguish it from the island of Chios.

Chios used to be an ancient settlement and it eventually developed into a walled town with a Medieval history to match. The current settlement is a restored version of the older one but built in neoclassical style. As you roam around with car hire in Chios Downtown, you can also notice the outskirts and the quayside areas to be more modern than the center.

The town is forever expanding with many suburbs in its outlying areas. Cheap car hire in Chios Downtown makes sense if you wish to visit those suburban areas when taking a break from the local attractions in the city center.

Downtown Chios is the best place to get started on sightseeing around this city. The area is centered around the castle and the port, and within that section lies several museums, municipal gardens, and the street of Aplotaria where you can go shopping. While in Chios, be sure not to miss other attractions like the Museum of Nea Moni and the Byzantine Museum.

The other cities on the island can be accessed with car rental in Chios Downtown. The island itself is big so a car gives better access to anywhere around it. From Chios, you can consider visiting Pyrgi, which you can reach in about 30 to 35 minutes of driving on the Chiou-Armolion route or on the Vesson-Chalkeiou.