Car Hire in Empa and Mesa Chorio: Quiet Villages Minutes From Paphos
Empa (Emba) and Mesa Chorio are two villages on the hillside inland from Paphos, close enough to reach town in a few minutes but far enough away to feel peaceful. Both are mainly residential, with houses, villas and a strong community of long-term residents. Because the villages are not on the tourist strip and are not always well served by public transport, a car matters here. CHMI Rentals delivers to both and can take you straight home when you rent with us.
Why Residents and Visitors Choose CHMI
- Close to our shop. Empa is about 13 minutes away and Mesa Chorio about 17 minutes.
- Delivery to your door, free of charge when you rent with us.
- A ride to your home or villa at the start of the rental, free of charge. It is not only the shop.
- Monthly plans for long-stay visitors and residents.
- No credit card needed. You can pay in cash.
Many of our customers in these villages are residents between cars, people who have moved here recently and are still deciding what to buy, and visitors renting a house for a season. If that sounds like you, the long-term rental and leasing pages explain the monthly options.
Delivery and Pick-Up in Empa and Mesa Chorio
We deliver to Empa and Mesa Chorio. When you rent with us, we can also take you straight to your hotel, villa or home, free of charge. It is not only the shop. Car delivery to hotels, villas and apartments here is free too, and we ask you to book 24 hours before. If your house is on a small lane, send a map pin or call the shop and we will agree the easiest meeting point.
Going further afield?
Outside our free delivery area, we can still deliver for an extra charge. Call the shop on +357 99 655104 for the price.
Choosing a Car
| Your stay | Best choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One or two people, local trips | Compact automatic | Easy on village lanes and in town |
| Family or longer drives | SUV or crossover | Comfort on hill roads and coast drives |
| A family with a lot of luggage | Nissan X-Trail | Our roomiest car, with a large boot |
| A season or more | Long-term rental | Lowest cost per month |
Directions and Distances
From our shop on Tombs of the Kings Avenue, Empa is about 13 minutes (roughly 6.4 km) by car, following Empas Avenue, and Mesa Chorio is about 17 minutes (roughly 8.7 km). Both villages are north-east of Paphos, with Tala a little further up the hillside. Use the map below to see how the shop relates to where you are staying.
| From our shop | By car | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Empa | About 13 minutes | Open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm |
| Mesa Chorio | About 17 minutes | Through the residential streets north-east of town |
| Tala | About 17 minutes | See Tala |
| Chloraka and Kissonerga | A short drive towards the coast | See Chloraka & Kissonerga |
Things to Do Nearby
- Panagia Chryseleousa church in Empa: a 12th-century Byzantine church, one of the notable churches of the Paphos district.
- Village tavernas and cafés: simple, local places away from the tourist strip.
- Tala and the Monastery of Agios Neophytos: a short drive up the hillside.
- The coast: beaches and harbour restaurants are minutes away by car.
- Everyday errands: shops, markets and services in Paphos.
Before You Book
- You can pay in cash or by credit card, so a credit card is not required. See renting without a credit card.
- Your passport is left as security and returned with the car, as set out in our terms.
- Vehicles carry third-party insurance, and the renter is liable for damage or theft subject to the excess limits.
- Use paved roads only. Off-road driving, the Akamas region and Northern Cyprus are not permitted.
Book Your Rental
Browse the fleet or call the shop on +357 99 655104. To see everywhere we serve, visit the Areas We Serve page.