Car Rental Patras

Patra (also called Patras) is a bustling city considered as one of Greece's biggest urban areas. It is likewise Western Greece's regional capital as is located to the north of Peloponnese, on the foothills of Mount Panachaikon. It overlooks the Gulf of Patras. Travelers who want to explore the surrounding attractions can arrange car hire in Patra Downtown.

Patra's Achaia region has many landmarks that can be reached with car rental in Patra Downtown. There are major museums, here such as the Patras Archaeological Museum plus the unique Museum for the Sacrifice of the people of Kalavrita.

Also a popular attraction is the Achaia Clauss wine tasting center, which is on Petroto's outskirts, easily reachable with cheap car hire in Patra Downtown. This wine tasting centre is more than century old and is one of Greece's celebrated wineries.

The many Byzantine and Ancient Greek monuments are also easily to access with a vehicle. Drive to the Fortress of Patras, the Roman Odeum, and the Castle of Rio.

For a nice walking tour, do not miss the Psilalonia Square some 1.5 kilometers from Patras downtown, by Gounari Street. Have a look at the Germanos of Patras, a statue standing on the square's northern end, and the memorial plaque for casualties of the Axis occupation on the southwestern end. There are many shops, cafes, and restaurants surrounding the square.