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Search car hire at Cyprus airports and resort locations, compare prices and choose a car that suits your budget. You’ll also find practical information about left-hand driving, speed limits, mountain roads and insurance when crossing into northern Cyprus below.

Popular Cyprus collection points

Location	Useful for
Larnaca Airport	Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Protaras, Nicosia and eastern Cyprus
Paphos Airport	Paphos, Coral Bay, Polis and western Cyprus
Limassol	Limassol, Troodos Mountains and central south coast
Nicosia	Nicosia and inland Cyprus
Ayia Napa	Ayia Napa, Cape Greco and eastern beaches
Protaras	Protaras, Paralimni and Cape Greco

Toll roads in Cyprus

Motorways	There are no toll-charged motorways in Cyprus.
Other roads	Cyprus does not currently operate toll-charged public roads.
Toll tags	No motorway vignette, toll tag or electronic road-toll account is required.
Rental cars	There are therefore no domestic road toll charges to arrange with the rental provider.

Cyprus driving rules

Drive	On the left
Built-up areas	General limit 50 km/h unless signs show otherwise.
Other roads	General limit 80 km/h unless signs show otherwise.
Motorway maximum	100 km/h.
Motorway minimum	65 km/h.
Seat belts	Compulsory for occupants in front and rear seats.
Mobile phones	Drivers must keep their hands free while driving.

Taking a rental car into northern Cyprus

Rental permission	Check whether the rental provider permits the car to cross from the Republic of Cyprus into the north.
Insurance	Cars hired in the Republic of Cyprus often do not have valid insurance cover in the north.
Crossing point	You must have the correct insurance documents to take the vehicle through an authorised crossing.
Additional insurance	Insurance for driving in the north can be available at some crossing points.
Damage to rental car	Additional local third-party insurance may not provide the same protection for damage to the rental vehicle itself.
Before travelling	Confirm the rental provider's permission and insurance terms before crossing.

Do not assume that buying insurance at a crossing makes every part of your Republic of Cyprus rental agreement valid in the north.

Road conditions and Troodos driving

Main roads	Cyprus has a good surfaced road network linking the main cities and resorts.
Motorways	Four-lane motorways link Nicosia with Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and the Ayia Napa area.
Troodos Mountains	Mountain roads can be narrow, steep and winding. Allow more time than on the motorway network.
Minor and forest roads	Some remain unsurfaced and require extra care, particularly in wet weather.
Rental restrictions	Check the rental agreement before using unsurfaced roads, tracks or routes where normal road-car use may be restricted.

Useful Cyprus driving information

Rental-car plates	Self-drive rental cars are commonly identifiable by red registration plates.
Roundabouts	Traffic circulates clockwise because Cyprus drives on the left.
Fuel	Petrol and diesel are widely available around towns and main roads.
Mountain fuel stops	Refuel before spending a long day on smaller Troodos or rural roads.
Summer driving	Bright sun and high temperatures can affect visibility and comfort. Sunglasses and water are useful on longer journeys.
Emergency number	Call 112 in an emergency.

Driving licence requirements

EU driving licences are recognised in Cyprus. Visitors from other countries may also be able to drive using a valid licence issued in their home country, depending on the applicable recognition rules.

Carry your original valid driving licence and identification. If your licence is not in English or Greek, check whether a translation or International Driving Permit is required by the rental provider or for your particular licence.

Official Cyprus driving information

Road conditions, crossing arrangements and rental-company restrictions can change. Check current official information and your rental provider's terms before travel.