Car Hire in Cyprus

Most of the heavier traffic in Cyprus is concentrated in the northern region of the island, around the capital city of Nicosia, and on the southern coast in the area of Limassol. Within the cities, the rush hours are milder than those of the UK. Outside of those times, it's easy to get around and find parking. The highway linking Nicosia with Limassol is the busiest road where you’re most likely to get hampered by traffic. Other than that, there aren’t any regions of the island where you can expect anything more than light traffic, and it’s a very relaxing driving experience all round. As a consequence, you can choose pretty much any of the rental cars on offer. It’s not necessary to restrict yourself to a compact car as you won’t encounter any real congestion besides what we’ve mentioned above.

To enjoy an iconic Mediterranean road trip that combines natural attractions with good roads and classic sea views, collect your car hire and set off on the route from Troodos to Akamas. You’ll travel with the forested Troodos mountains on one side and Chrysochou Bay on the other. Just before you get to Akamas, stop at the bay known as Blue Lagoon. You can park here and take a boat trip on the famously clear water. To experience the traditional fishing culture of the island’s little hamlets, take the drive from Pomos to Pachyammos. Along the way, you’ll find the Dragon’s Cave of local legend, and when you arrive in Pachyammos, you can visit Agios Rafael, one of the most impressive old churches on the island. Just be aware that petrol stations are mostly concentrated in the cities, so make sure you fill up your tank at every opportunity, especially on longer road trips.

People drive on the left in Cyprus. If you are travelling to Cyprus from a country that drives on the opposite side of the road, then this may take some getting used to, especially if you intend to hire a car during your stay.

The road network in Cyprus has been scored 5 for its quality (1 lowest, 7 highest). This puts it at 31 in the world out of 137 other countries. Roads will vary significantly within the country’s different regions, so use scores as a rough guide or reference for comparison.

The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Cyprus is 2.38 mg/l. However, it’s important to check regional or local city laws because sometimes this limit might be different. The BAC in Cyprus may also vary based on age, driving experience, and whether or not you are driving a commercial vehicle. Be aware that 17 is the legal drinking age in Cyprus, and there are strict laws that prohibit drivers under this age from drink driving.

Travellers to Cyprus usually opt to hire a Mini as their car of choice. This may be due to the weather during their stay, the activities they have planned, or their budget. In the past 30 days, 33% of our users rented a Mini for their trip to Cyprus at an average cost of £10 per day.

Petrol in Cyprus costs £1.57 per litre as of last week. If you plan on hiring a car in Cyprus, then set aside a budget for the cost of petrol based on how much driving you imagine doing. According to our data, Cyprus has neither the most expensive nor the cheapest petrol prices in the world. Algeria currently has the least expensive at £0.27 per litre, while Hong Kong has the most expensive at £2.47 per litre. Keep in mind that petrol prices change regularly and may be different during your travel dates.

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Yes, simply select the fair fuel policy filter after performing a search for hire cars in Cyprus on momondo.

Yes, car hire in Cyprus with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.

momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car hire in Cyprus.