Car Hire at Larnaca Airport

Airport travel guide

One of the three main cities of Cyprus, Larnaca is also a famous beach hub. But while its Mediterranean coastline is well-known, the city— and the surrounding area — is home to a number of equally interesting attractions which you can easily reach if you’ve hired a car. Here are a few of them:

• Architecture. Inhabited for more than 3,300 years and ruled by various famous empires during different periods of time, Larnaca boasts a large number of impressive buildings. These include the eclectic Church of St. Lazarus and the Catacomb of Phaneromeni Church (dating back to the 9th and 8th centuries, respectively), the Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque, the Kamares Aqueduct, and even a marble bust of Zeno, the famous Stoic philosopher who was a native of the area. 
• Diving. Cyprus is one of the scuba diving hubs of Europe, and once you’re in the country, Larnaca is one of the best places to do it. Some divers are attracted by the shipwreck of MS Zenobia, a Swedish ferry that sank just off Larnaca in 1980 (luckily, there were no casualties). Others enjoy exploring the rich underwater flora and fauna. There are a number of diving shops and schools in and around Larnac with options for everyone from professionals to first-timers.
• Nicosia. Although it is the capital and the largest city of Cyprus, Nicosia gets relatively little attention from international travellers. The city is located inland and also doesn’t have its own international airport. But, located just a 50-minute drive north of Larnaca, it makes for a great destination for a day-trip. Sophisticated and picturesque, Nicosia is home to a number of interesting museums and galleries, well-preserved architecture and according to many, a more authentic atmosphere than the beach hubs of the country.
• Paphos. The location of the other international airport of the Greek-speaking Cyprus, but, more importantly, an excellent place to visit, Paphos is about a 90 minute drive west of Larnaca. Significantly more historical than Larnaca or Limassol, the city is known for its many ancient sites, eclectic architecture, and prominence in Ancient Greek mythology. If you continue driving northwest of Paphos, in the opposite direction from Larnaca, you can also quickly reach some of the country’s most beautiful nature areas such as Paphos Forest and the Akama peninsula and its national park.

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Main airlines

Cobalt Air, Blue Air, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Tus Airways, and Wizz Air

Terminals

There is a single main passenger terminal. Flights arrive on the upper level and depart from the ground level. VIP Terminal is used for government visits, private aviation, and cargo.

Location

Larnaca Airport is about 4 km (2.5 miles) from Larnaca city center and about 52 km (32 miles) from the national capital, Nicosia. Motorway B4 is the main road connecting the airport to Larnaca.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at £12 per day
• Large cars - starting at £22 per day
• Medium cars - starting at £19 per day
• SUVs - starting at £22 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £23 per day
• People Carriers - starting at £39 per day
• Convertibles - starting at £75 per day
• Premium cars - starting at £108 per day

Car hire desks

Most are located inside the arrivals hall.

Services and facilities

Larnaca Airport is quite small, but you’ll find a couple of cozy gift shops and stores, an ATM, a café, and a restaurant in the departures area. There’s also a lounge, baby care facilities, and a luggage storage area on level 2. The airport offers assistance to travelers with reduced mobility, but you should contact your airline in advance if you need this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest petrol station

Petrolina, located at Timiou Prodromou, Dromolaxia, can be reached in about five minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other petrol stations near the airport and on the way to Larnaca or Nicosia.

Popular one-way hires

• Paphos (133 km / 83 miles)
• Nicosia (47 km / 29 miles)
• Limassol (67 km / 42 miles)
• Protaras (60 km / 37 miles)