Car Hire in Cyprus

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Larnaca Airport Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Aercar
£ 11.13 per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
Ford Fiesta
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 12.38 per day
Larnaca Airport Car Hire
Compact
Suzuki Baleno or comparable
Suzuki Baleno
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
EXER
£ 15.04 per day
Paphos Airport Car Hire
Standard
Opel Insignia or comparable
Opel Insignia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 23.00 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Larnaca Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
AIDA
£ 23.85 / per day
Larnaca Airport Car Hire
Oversize
Mazda Premacy or comparable
Mazda Premacy
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
RightCars
£ 28.22 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Mini Elite
Citroen C1 or comparable
Citroen C1
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Autounion
£ 39.43 / per day
Larnaca Airport Car Hire
Minivan
Mazda Premacy or comparable
Mazda Premacy
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Optimo Rent
£ 41.21 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 18:30 on 2023-03-17.
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Travel Information

Language
Greek,
Turkish,
English
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
357
Average car hire price
£ 41.09 / per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 km/h
50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.34 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.62 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.16 / 1 liter

Why hire a car in Cyprus?

Best known for its long and idyllic coastline, the Mediterranean island of Cyprus is a surprisingly diverse destination if you scratch beneath the surface. Inhabited since antiquity and equidistant from three different continents, it boasts fascinating culture, architecture, and cuisine that is a joy to explore.

Note: This article is about the Greek-speaking southern part of the island. It doesn’t include information about the de-facto independent Northern Cyprus, the Turkish-speaking part of the island.

Cyprus Car Hire

Top ways to enter Cyprus

  • Larnaca Airport. The busiest in Cyprus, Larnaca Airport handled 8.2 million travellers in 2018. The airport is especially active during the summer months when it has flights by more than 40 million airlines.
  • Paphos Airport. Located in the island’s southwest and serving the city of the same name, Paphos is the other international airport of Cyprus. As Larnaca, it is especially active during the summer months. The airport is popular with low-cost carriers like Ryanair and easyJet.

Top cities and places to visit

  • Nicosia. Although not located on the coast and not having an international airport, the capital of Cyprus is the most interesting city in the country. The city’s many heritage sites and well-preserved architecture create a special atmosphere, and there are also a number of interesting cultural spaces like the Byzantine Museum, Natural History Museum, Cyprus Folk Art Museum, and Municipal Arts Center.
  • Paphos. Considered to be the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite, Paphos has been inhabited since antiquity. The city’s archaeological park is the largest in the country and boasts two impressive Roman villas while the Tomb of the Kings archaeological site will impress even those who do consider themselves lovers of history. On a more recent and family-friendly note, Paphos also has a large water park.
  • Larnaca. You wouldn’t guess it from the city’s developed coastline and industrial prowess, but Larnaca is often named as one of the longest continually-inhabited cities in the world. A number of interesting historical sites remain, although nowadays most people visit for one of the beautiful nearby beaches, diving to explore the sunken ship of Zenobia, or Larnaca Salt Lake, where you can sometimes spot flamingos.

Most popular hire car

The most hired car in Cyprus is the Suzuki Alto, followed by the Volkswagen Up and the Toyota Aygo. The most popular car types are mini, economy, and compact.

Driving licence requirements

  • The Republic of Cyprus recognizes foreign driving licences if they are written in either the Greek or a Latin alphabet and if you’re visiting on a trip that’s shorter than six months. If you’re visiting on a longer trip or if you’re a permanent resident of Cyprus, you need to acquire a local driving licence.
  • If your driving licence is in another alphabet (e.g., Cyrillic or Arabic), you need to have an International Driving Permit (IDP).
  • Even if you have an IDP, you still need to also provide your valid driving licence from your country
  • You must carry your driving licence, not a copy of it, with you at all times. 
  • You need to have had your driving licence for at least two years.
  • Some car suppliers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
  • There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and category, so make sure to check the car hire conditions before booking.

Crossing Borders

The Republic of Cyprus, which this article is about, is a European Union member and consists of the southern half of the island of Cyprus. Its only neighbour is Northern Cyprus, a political entity that is only recognized by Turkey but is a de facto independent state. Depending on your citizenship, you may or may not need a visa to visit Northern Cyprus (even if you didn’t need a visa for entering the Republic of Cyprus), so it’s a good idea to consult your Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance.

Most car suppliers in the Republic of Cyprus do not permit taking a vehicle to Northern Cyprus. You might find a few that do (always ask in advance), but even in this case, you won’t be able to drop off the car in Northern Cyprus — you will have to return to Cyprus and drop off your car there.

Top driving routes

  • The Troodos Mountains. Despite being both quite small and an island, Cyprus boasts more impressive mountains than a good number of European countries. The forested highland region is known for its beautiful hikes and drives, authentic village life, and, naturally, stunning views of the island and the sea below.
  • The Akamas Peninsula. Taking up the westernmost part of the island, the Akamas Peninsula is another great nature destination. Home to long beaches that are significantly more relaxed than those at the main tourist resorts, the region is also known for its beautiful gorges, coastal walks, and a wide variety of flora and fauna. 
  • Limassol. The largest coastal city in Cyprus, Limassol’s biggest tourist attraction is its well-preserved old town. Strongly influenced by its former Crusader, Ottoman and British rulers, it boasts a number of notable churches and palaces. There are also interesting nearby day-trip destinations such as the Kuorion amphitheatre to the west and the former royal site of Amathus to the east.

Car Hire Prices

  • Station wagons - starting at £ 52 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 55 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 30 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 83 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 159 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 25 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 104 per day

How can I save money on my hire car?

There are several good methods to find a cheaper car for hire:

  • Compare rates of different car hire providers
  • Book your vehicle well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit in the month when the prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Cyprus is the cheapest in March when hiring a car is about 20% cheaper than the yearly average and a whole 38% cheaper than hiring a car in December.
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Top 5 Most Popular Cities in Cyprus

  1. Car Hire in Larnaca starting at £ 12.14 per day
  2. Car Hire in Paphos starting at £ 13.71 per day
  3. Car Hire in Limassol starting at £ 18.82 per day
  4. Car Hire in Ayia Napa starting at £ 15.67 per day
  5. Car Hire in Protaras starting at £ 24.03 per day

Top 5 Most Popular Destinations in Cyprus

  1. Car Hire at Larnaca Marina starting at £ 12.14 per day
  2. Car Hire in Paphos with Delivery starting at £ 13.71 per day
  3. Car Hire in Larnaca with hotel delivery starting at £ 25.44 per day
  4. Car Hire at Limassol Port starting at £ 29.21 per day

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Cyprus?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Cyprus fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Cyprus
£ 14.95
January
£ 14.04
February
£ 15.06
March
£ 27.75
April
£ 27.67
May
£ 26.55
June
£ 31.21
July
£ 33.89
August
£ 28.46
September
£ 29.16
October
£ 17.43
November
£ 16.41
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cyprus is February with prices starting at £ 14.04 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is August with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 33.89. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 24. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cyprus?

Hirers picking up a car in Cyprus keep them for an average of 10 days during in July, while those picking up their cars in January keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length in Cyprus
6
January
7
February
7
March
8
April
8
May
8
June
10
July
9
August
9
September
8
October
7
November
7
December

What time of year is most favoured for hiring a car in Cyprus?

Though Cyprus is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in August. in December is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Cyprus Compared to the Yearly Average
53%
January
69%
February
76%
March
98%
April
107%
May
119%
June
131%
July
154%
August
154%
September
136%
October
56%
November
48%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 18
Airport locations 2
Popular suppliers Aercar, AutoRent Cyprus, Get Your Car, CTT Car Rentals, Autounion
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers, SUVs
Lowest price £ 11 per day
Cheapest supplier Aercar

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Aercar Toyota Yaris 5 1 Small cars
Aercar Volkswagen Up 5 2 Small cars
AutoRent Cyprus Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
AutoRent Cyprus Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Elephant Rent A Car Nissan Pixo 5 1 Small cars
Aercar Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
AIDA Toyota Aygo 4 2 Small cars
AutoRent Cyprus Chevrolet Aveo 4 2 Small cars
AutoRent Cyprus Nissan Micra 4 1 Small cars
Get Your Car Nissan Micra 5 1 Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
13 February 2023
Buffavento Castle is not just one of the best walks in cyprus, but the best in Europe
United Kingdom
Nissan Note
29 January 2023
Lovely beaches and food, easy to drive around and well sign posted
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
26 January 2023
We drove to the capital from Paphos and stopped off at an archaeological site half way. Choir-something. It was a lovely place to stretch legs.
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
1 November 2022
Remember that speed signs are kph not mph! Police have speed cameras... Some places like Adonis Falls are a challenge as
United Kingdom
Renault Megane
27 October 2022
Overall it was a great holiday
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
21 October 2022
Discovered the Aiya Nappa sculpture park this trip and it was well worth the visit. Free too!
United Kingdom
Nissan Pixo
19 October 2022
Great company to rent a car from
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
19 October 2022
It's a paradise ❤
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
14 October 2022
Unfortunately because it was mainly a business trip, I did not have hardly any time to go sightseeing and/or visiting places of interest!
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
13 October 2022
Visited Omodus, Limassol, Paphos. All lovely places to see. Relaxed and welcoming.
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
7 October 2022
Culture and history.
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
7 October 2022
Loved Cyprus and the people.
United Kingdom
Nissan Note
30 September 2022
To many to share, but loved the whole holiday and the car added to this.
United Kingdom
Nissan Note
30 September 2022
Family visit
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
29 September 2022
Cyprus is a great island.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
22 September 2022
Lovely country to visit
United Kingdom
Toyota Rush
21 September 2022
Blue lagoon boat trip was amazing. Also enjoyed Pafos Zoo and the villa we had rented was fantastic. Not to mention the lovely locals and incredible weather!
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
6 September 2022
I would hire a bigger safer vehicle next time!
United Kingdom
Nissan Serena
23 August 2022
Great car. Great hotel. Great weather. Lovely people. Good food. Some sightseeing in Paphos (Tombs of the Kings) and Limassol (Kolossi Castle) and the amphitheatre at Kourion.
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
31 July 2022
Old town is definitely worth a visit if you area looking for a nice place to visit with fewer tourists, plus great restaurants and bars there.
United Kingdom
Honda Jazz
31 July 2022
We arrived at Paphos, travelled to Protaras-the car served us the whole 10 days. We went to different parts of the island and no discomfort. Would use again.
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
8 July 2022
Try the taverns in Tochni.
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
2 June 2022
Sea You Beach Bar, Oniro, Porto Antico all excellent. Penguinos and Martikas Kitchen in particular as they are aware of and cater for gluten free diners. Ageos Neofitis Monastery Cafe, Tala is a beautiful spot and super friendly staff.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Alto
1 June 2022
Loved exploring Cyprus with my rental car. Most places are within good distance and petrol is affordable.
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
28 May 2022
Get out and see the island, both north and south of the boarder. There’s so much to see and do and the island is just about small enough that you can drive to almost any part of it and back in a day.
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
23 May 2022
Lachi, Omodos and Coral Bay are favourites.
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
19 May 2022
Larnaca back streets for live music. Beaches at Konos and Nissi.
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
23 April 2022
Cyprus is a lovely place to visit with friendly people, a lovely climate and plenty to do and see.
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
18 April 2022
Protaras Cyprus great place and wonderful weather in early April
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
30 March 2022
We went everywhere from mountains to harbour. You definitely need a car if you are going to Paphos
United Kingdom
Suzuki Alto
22 March 2022
Sightseeing in Cyprus? Hire a car.
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail 4x4
21 March 2022
Spent a month touring round Cyprus. The Nissan X-trail provided was absolutely what we needed, especially when some roads change from smooth tarmac to a rocky, dusty and boulder covered track in just a few metres.
United Kingdom
Skoda Octavia
2 March 2022
Recommend it
United Kingdom
Nissan Note
14 February 2022
Great food, friendly people, history everywhere
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
30 November 2021
Hiring a car for the duration of the trip allows independent travel to the resort and surrounding areas. It is a bonus that in Cyprus, they drive on the left, as in the UK.
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
24 November 2021
a fantastic island and wonderful people
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
9 November 2021
Cyprus is a fantastic Country with so many places to visit.
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
13 October 2021
After 19 years of getting old run down cars from other rental places in Cyprus we finally got a really decent car and at a good price too. The whole experience was easy and l didnt feel anxious about it at all.
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
6 August 2021
Was a nice experience
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
31 July 2021
Definitely get an hire car to see all of Cyprus
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
18 May 2021
Went all over the island, great holiday!!!!

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
AIDA
9.62 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
8.26 / 10
Total number of reviews
266
Total rental companies
31
Average daily price
£ 41.09
Lowest daily price
£ 11.13
Total cars available
1769

Top 31 Hire Companies in Cyprus in 2023

AIDA
AIDA
Remarkable 9.6 / 265 reviews
2 locations
£ 17 - £ 228
Elephant Rent A Car
Elephant Rent A Car
Remarkable 9.5 / 145 reviews
3 locations
Optimo Rent
Optimo Rent
Remarkable 9.4 / 41 reviews
1 location
£ 16 - £ 60
Carwiz
Carwiz
Remarkable 9.4 / 50 reviews
5 locations
£ 13 - £ 301
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9.3 / 246 reviews
2 locations
£ 13 - £ 123
Get Your Car
Get Your Car
Remarkable 9.3 / 470 reviews
6 locations
£ 15 - £ 37
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Remarkable 9.3 / 310 reviews
6 locations
£ 12 - £ 47
Aercar
Aercar
Remarkable 9.1 / 911 reviews
6 locations
£ 11 - £ 236
SIXT
SIXT
Remarkable 9.1 / 100 reviews
7 locations
£ 21 - £ 215
Global Rent a Car
Global Rent a Car
Remarkable 9.1 / 602 reviews
6 locations
AutoRent Cyprus
AutoRent Cyprus
Outstanding 8.9 / 981 reviews
4 locations
£ 19 - £ 282
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.9 / 25 reviews
3 locations
£ 16 - £ 181
RightCars
RightCars
Outstanding 8.9 / 333 reviews
4 locations
£ 16 - £ 68
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.8 / 15 reviews
3 locations
£ 30 - £ 105
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.8 / 38 reviews
9 locations
£ 26 - £ 229
CYPRUS-CARRENTALS
CYPRUS-CARRENTALS
Outstanding 8.7 / 177 reviews
3 locations
£ 15 - £ 52
CTT Car Rentals
CTT Car Rentals
Outstanding 8.7 / 487 reviews
8 locations
£ 20 - £ 92
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Outstanding 8.7 / 32 reviews
3 locations
£ 15 - £ 58
Autounion
Autounion
Outstanding 8.6 / 294 reviews
10 locations
£ 16 - £ 206
Goldcar
Goldcar
Outstanding 8.6 / 51 reviews
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 94
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.6 / 108 reviews
8 locations
£ 22 - £ 195
Flizzr
Flizzr
Outstanding 8.6 / 3 reviews
6 locations
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.5
3 locations
Surprice
Surprice
Outstanding 8.5 / 29 reviews
2 locations
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.5 / 67 reviews
5 locations
£ 17 - £ 20
EXER
EXER
Outstanding 8.5 / 23 reviews
1 location
£ 12 - £ 22
National
National
Outstanding 8.5
2 locations
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.4 / 1 reviews
5 locations
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.3 / 124 reviews
5 locations
£ 19 - £ 23
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Outstanding 8.3
2 locations
Interrent
Interrent
Outstanding 8.3
2 locations
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