Car Hire in Cyprus
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Paphos Airport
Mini
Suzuki Alto
or comparable
£7.07
per day
Larnaca Airport
Economy
Nissan March
or comparable
£8.01
per day
Paphos Airport
Compact
Nissan Note
or comparable
£11.62
per day
Ayia Napa West
Mini Elite
Citroen C1
or comparable
£13.96
per day
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Paphos Airport
Intermediate
Mazda 3
or comparable
£17.90
per day
Larnaca Airport
Standard
Opel Insignia
or comparable
£22.68
per day
Larnaca Airport
Full-size
Hyundai i30 STW
or comparable
£27.05
per day
Larnaca Airport
Oversized
Mazda Premacy
or comparable
£33.23
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:09 on 09/12/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
Greek, Turkish, English
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+357
Average car hire price
£18 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
65 - 100 km/h or 40 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.16 per litre or £4.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.12 per litre or £4.25 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.28 per litre or £4.85 per gallon
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.
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
- Convertibles - starting at £28 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £14 per day
- Large cars - starting at £14 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £11 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £23 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £64 per day
- Small cars - starting at £7 per day
- SUVs - starting at £14 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.
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Cyprus the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Cyprus fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cyprus
The best month to hire a car in Cyprus is February — when the average price for a hire is £10.88 per day. This is 40% less than the yearly average and 60% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £26.96 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cyprus?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 8 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Cyprus
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Cyprus?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Cyprus, September is the most popular, while January is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Cyprus Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 24 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular suppliers | AutoRent Cyprus, Aercar, Get Your Car, Elephant Rent A Car, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £7 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Elephant Rent A Car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoRent Cyprus | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Elephant Rent A Car | Suzuki Alto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Aercar | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| AutoRent Cyprus | Nissan Micra | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Aercar | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| AutoRent Cyprus | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| AIDA | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Get Your Car | Citroen C1 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AutoRent Cyprus | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| AutoRent Cyprus | Skoda Fabia | 4 | 2 | 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 the 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.
MD
United Kingdom
Fiat 500 Cabrio
28/11/2024
Waterfalls, Carol Beach, Paphos, Paralimni! Good fuel consultation! 
JS
United Kingdom
Suzuki Alto
20/11/2024
Pafos is beautiful. Lots and nice hikes.
YO
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
16/11/2024
Did lots of hiking in the mountains and long walks along the coastline
DM
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
18/10/2024
All was great.
RR
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
12/10/2024
Great weather, great small family run hotel, Great bakery Zigma for coffees cakes, ice cream and all meal snacks open 24/7. Paggio lovely evening meals.
CW
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
11/10/2024
Cyprus is an amazing place, we go every year. Lots to see and the most amazing restaurants, will continue returning.
AN
United Kingdom
Opel Astra Sedan
08/10/2024
Stayed for. Week in Sandy beach hotel in Larnaca , great Location. visited friends and family in Limassol Lefkara and Protaras . Great food . Being on a day cruise 
RM
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
01/10/2024
Have been to Cyprus many years running so know what I am doing and places I want to go. This time went to lady’s mile beach, stunning setting. Previously been up Trodos mountains. No many restaurants and beaches, never fails.
LW
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
29/09/2024
Amazing holiday, blue lagoon, the beaches, Argo restaurant is a must!
HP
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
25/09/2024
We had a nice apartment in Polis, with easy access to beaches and restaurants, particularly Kanallis in Pomos. We didn't use the waterspouts available in Latchey, but there was plenty available. Our main reason for being there was a wedding. Our only negative issue was when someone threw something at the car when returning from the wedding, narrowly missing the drivers window.
MV
United Kingdom
Nissan Pixo
18/09/2024
Renovating my home in Cyprus and visiting family
CR
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
10/09/2024
Amazing beaches, good quality wine and delicious mese.
SE
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
03/09/2024
We have visited many time before
LA
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
22/08/2024
Use of a car hire meant our adventures were endless
Cruised the whole southern coast of Cyprus, catching some amazing views
GS
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
15/08/2024
Fantastic weather, locals were very friendly, very clean beaches, temperature of the sea was incredible!
SS
United Kingdom
Kia Ceed
12/08/2024
Visited Cyprus for the first time and loved how warm and relaxing it is.
MR
Slovenia
Mazda 3
26/07/2024
I cannot really imagine how we could experience Cyprus without having a car because most places worth visiting are not accessible by public transport. A car can take you anywhere. The general driving culture is good. In a week, operating a right-side-steering-wheel car and driving on the left becomes natural.
JB
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
10/07/2024
Excellent restaurants. Best beaches ever.
Friendly Cyprus people.
PO
United Kingdom
Nissan Pixo
03/07/2024
We just love western Cyprus, Polis & Latchi as it's so laid back and peaceful.
CB
United Kingdom
Nissan Note
01/07/2024
Had a great week in Cyprus. Visited many places. Renting a car helped a lot and because the cars are RH drive and driving is on the left, same as UK, it's a doddle.
DB
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
25/06/2024
Only possible issue was the low bumper and all the speed bumps.
DD
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
22/06/2024
Regular visitors just come to relax and enjoy the weather. Anesi and Neos in Peyia always worth a visit great food.
AS
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
21/06/2024
Great afternoon boating/snorkeling of Northwest coast and aphrodite rock.
Great drive across the Akamas Mountains and dirt track roads on a sports buggy hired from Polis.
Nice meal at Sea Caves Restaurant, plus amazing sunset.
Fun evening out with live music, in Coral Bay. 
GJ
United Kingdom
Suzuki Alto
20/06/2024
Perfect vehicle, easy to use, clean and tidy
RT
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
14/06/2024
Nothing to say really it’s just coming back to Cyprus
SM
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
07/06/2024
We stayed in Paralimini....went on a bus tour up to the Turkish border on original red bus tour.very informative...eat out in many restaurants...all of which had fantastic service and great food
BD
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
31/05/2024
Stayed local.. Paphos then Larnaca
DF
United Kingdom
Nissan Pixo
31/05/2024
We have been coming to Cyprus twice a year for 20 years so we have done most things several times, now we just relax by our pool and enjoy the weather
SB
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
26/05/2024
Same as usual, regular visitors to Cyprus
NC
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
13/05/2024
Excellent trip, plenty to see, friendly local staff and people.
Sea caves are amazing, Paphos ruins excellent 👌
WC
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
06/05/2024
I love Cyprus. Larnaca feels like a second home.
NG
United Kingdom
Nissan Note
27/04/2024
A great opportunity to visit family independently with the hire vehicle. 
GB
United Kingdom
Nissan Pixo
26/04/2024
We got married up at liopetro so we had 16 days. Lots of meze! Went gokarting at paphos Gokart track, played mini golf, went on the glass bottom boat. Just enjoyed exploring paphos in our Kia Rio!
JC
United Kingdom
Suzuki Alto
21/04/2024
Driving into the tripods mountains was the highlight
IM
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
16/04/2024
Got to travel upto cape greko to watch the sunset which was amazing!!
JH
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
24/03/2024
We were in Cyprus to see friends so always a good trip
JD
United Kingdom
Skoda Octavia
20/03/2024
Amazing cycling
DG
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
19/03/2024
Paphos Zoo was lovely and we also liked the Pottery in Lemba village 
TK
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
28/02/2024
Visited family
CC
United Kingdom
Toyota Passo
27/02/2024
Having a car for part of our holiday meant we could go and see what we wanted to see, when we wanted to to. We were not reliant on tour companies and crowded coaches, so could spend as much time as we wanted at the sites we visited
AC
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
22/02/2024
Visiting family 
SK
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa Hatchback
21/02/2024
It was a pleasant trip with lots that got covered as car was to hand
ML
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
19/02/2024
Cyprus is a beautiful island amazing beaches and mountains and countryside as well as nice clean cities
SB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Alto
05/02/2024
A great trip visiting the family
IM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Alto
28/01/2024
Coast and mountains plus historical sites. All good and all in the sunshine!
ML
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
16/01/2024
Cyprus is a beautiful country to explore lots of beautiful sites including beaches and mountains
SM
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
01/01/2024
Stayed in Larnaca, but it was so easy to travel we made the most of the salt lake and Finikoudes Beach, and also travelled the whole island to paphos and aphrodites rock(our favourite!) and up to Ayia napa which was only a 40 minute drive!
Hobos on the Finikoudes waterfront was our favourite spot but there was a really good range :)
IS
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua
29/10/2023
Larnaca has everything we need, from great beaches to fabulous restaurants. A perfect family holiday destination. 
ZZ
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
26/10/2023
The only experience on return on my trip. Whizz air not trusted and Never to travel with them again.
RH
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
23/10/2023
Just enjoying the sun.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Carwiz
9.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Hertz
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
414
Total rental companies
35
Average daily price
£17.69
Lowest daily price
£7.07
Total cars available
2702
Top 35 suppliers in Cyprus in 2024
Carwiz
4 locations
£13 - £434
AIDA
2 locations
£9 - £405
Alamo
2 locations
£9 - £100
Optimo Rent
1 location
£13 - £114
Elephant Rent A Car
3 locations
£7 - £65
GreenMotion
6 locations
£11 - £107
Aercar
5 locations
£8 - £221
ABBYCAR
3 locations
£9 - £47
Get Your Car
6 locations
£9 - £50
SIXT
8 locations
£13 - £261
EXER
3 locations
£13 - £77
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£11 - £16
Enterprise
3 locations
£9 - £157
Avis
4 locations
£21 - £127
Flizzr
6 locations
£11 - £226
Goldcar
2 locations
£12 - £43
Thrifty
7 locations
£14 - £20
AutoRent Cyprus
4 locations
£9 - £165
CYPRUS-CARRENTALS
3 locations
£14 - £47
Autounion
10 locations
£9 - £278
OTOQ
2 locations
£11 - £233
Keddy
8 locations
£19 - £122
Europcar
10 locations
£22 - £139
RightCars
2 locations
£21 - £34
CTT Car Rentals
8 locations
£17 - £92
Budget
1 location
£24 - £77
Alma Car Hire
5 locations
£10 - £39
Payless
2 locations
£10 - £14
Firefly
5 locations
£10 - £14
Surprice
3 locations
£10 - £14
U-Save
2 locations
£12 - £36
Cargini
2 locations
£16 - £84
Street Rent A Car
1 location
£16 - £84
WheeGo
3 locations
£16 - £84
Hertz
6 locations
£17 - £23
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