Car Hire in Tala: Sea Views and Village Life Above Paphos
Tala is a hillside village above Paphos, popular with residents and long-stay visitors who want cooler air, sea views and a quieter pace than the tourist strip. It is close enough to Paphos to reach in minutes but high enough to feel like a different world. The trade-off is that the village is on a slope, with limited public transport, so a car makes daily life much easier. CHMI Rentals delivers cars to Tala and can take you straight to your home or villa when you rent with us.
Why Residents and Visitors in Tala Choose CHMI
- Delivery to your door, free of charge when you rent with us.
- A ride to your home or villa at the start of your rental, free of charge. It is not only the shop.
- Monthly plans for winter visitors and people settling in the area.
- No credit card needed. You can pay in cash.
- Over 23 years of local knowledge, including the best routes up and down the hillside.
Many customers in Tala stay for weeks or months. That is why we also offer long-term rental and leasing, which cost less per month than daily rates.
Delivery and Pick-Up in Tala
We deliver to Tala. 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. Tala has narrow village streets, so if your address is hard to find, send us a map pin or call the shop.
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 for Tala
| Your stay | Best choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Couple, mainly local trips | Compact automatic | Handy on narrow streets and slopes |
| Family or regular longer drives | SUV or crossover | Comfort on the hill roads and the coast |
| A family with a lot of luggage | Nissan X-Trail | Our roomiest car, with a large boot |
| A season or longer | Long-term rental | Lowest cost per month |
Directions and Distances From Tala
From our shop on Tombs of the Kings Avenue, Tala is about 17 minutes (roughly 10.6 km) by car, following Empas Avenue up the hillside. The village sits above the coast, with the sea visible from many streets. Empa is on the way, and Kato Paphos harbour is a short drive back down. Use the map below to see how the shop relates to where you are staying.
| From Tala | By car | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our shop, Tombs of the Kings Avenue | About 17 minutes | Open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm |
| Empa and Mesa Chorio | On the road down | See Empa & Mesa Chorio |
| Kato Paphos harbour | A short drive down | See Kato Paphos |
| Chloraka and Kissonerga | A short drive towards the coast | See Chloraka & Kissonerga |
Things to Do Near Tala
- Tala village square: cafés and tavernas with a local feel.
- The Monastery of Agios Neophytos: a historic monastery nearby, known for its cave hermitage and frescoes.
- Views over Paphos and the sea: many village streets look out over the coast.
- A drive down to the coast: beaches and harbour restaurants are only minutes away.
- Walks in the countryside: quiet paved lanes around the village.
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 Tala Rental
Browse the fleet or call the shop on +357 99 655104. To see everywhere we serve, visit the Areas We Serve page.