International car rental companies in Northern Cyprus
In Northern Cyprus, international rental companies that are realistically available include Avis and Budget — both are represented at Ercan Airport (check-in at the counter after collecting your luggage). If there are no available cars for your dates on the websites, use alternatives: local rental companies (with red license plates) and aggregators that show offers for the northern part of the island.
- Avis in Northern Cyprus
- Budget in Northern Cyprus
- Alternative Options
- Frequently Asked Rental Questions
Avis in Northern Cyprus
The international company Avis operates in Northern Cyprus, but you can usually rent a car only at Ercan Airport: either via the website or upon arrival at the counter after collecting your luggage.
On the website, you can enter either Ercan or Kyrenia — the airport location in the system may be linked to Kyrenia rather than Nicosia.
Example of options shown on the rental website for a two-week rental:
After confirming the booking, you usually need to go to the counter — the manager will bring the car to the airport entrance.
Budget in Northern Cyprus
The company Budget is also present at Ercan Airport and shares a counter with Avis. However, for some date combinations, Budget’s website may not show available vehicles — in practice, this does not always mean there are no cars, as the brands are linked and conditions and fleets may overlap.
Alternative Options
Local Rental Companies
Local rental companies are available both at the airport and in cities. For a selection of companies and contacts, use this resource: car rental in Northern Cyprus — companies, prices, and tips.
If you arrive at Ercan and rent a car directly there, a separate guide may be useful: car rental at Ercan Airport.
Aggregator Platforms
You can book a car in Northern Cyprus through aggregators that show offers for the northern part of the island. For searches in Kyrenia, usually enter Kyrenia, for the airport — Ercan.
Telegram Forum
On the largest Northern Cyprus Telegram forum in the "Car Rental" section, you can find many offers (mostly from Russian-speaking agencies). However, it is advisable to avoid renting from private individuals with white license plates — details: can you rent a personal car in Northern Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Rental Questions
What to pay attention to when renting a car in Northern Cyprus?
Check the color of the license plates: cars officially for rent usually have red license plates — they are registered in the rent-a-car registry and have third-party liability insurance. Additionally: what the colors of car plates mean in Northern Cyprus.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Northern Cyprus?
Price guidance from practice: from 40 EUR per day, occasionally from 35 EUR. Cheaper options are often older, less fuel-efficient, and more worn.
Can a hotel provide a car rental?
Usually yes: the hotel offers services through a partner rental company. This is easier to organize but usually more expensive due to the intermediary commission.
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