Car rental in Nicosia
Being in the capital of Cyprus, we recommend traveling around the surroundings. The ideal option is to rent a car. There are several ways.
Car rental in Nicosia directly from rental companies
If you already have a trusted rental company in mind, we recommend visiting their website and checking if Cyprus is listed among the countries. Most likely, it will be there.
The pros of renting directly: many companies have loyalty programs that allow you to start saving on rentals after a while. There are also airline mile programs available when booking with certain companies.
The cons: the choice of models is limited to the fleet of a specific company, and the cost is often higher than through search aggregators.
Top car rental companies:
- Alamo
- Thrifty
- Budget
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Europcar
- Sixt
Car rental in Nicosia through aggregators
Booking through search aggregators is often more convenient than through a specific company — small players appear in the search offering more attractive prices. Moreover, you have access to the fleet of several rental companies, which means more choice, even when compared to larger rental businesses.
The principle of operation is similar to hotel search engines. You need to enter the city or airport, rental start and end dates, start time, and apply various filters at the search stage.
After the results appear, you need to click on the car’s card, read the detailed terms, fill in your details, and make a prepayment. The main amount is paid on-site when signing the contract.
Aggregators differ in the number of rental companies, interface, and overall usability, as well as in additional incentive programs and other "bonuses".
Car rental in Nicosia through Localrent
Localrent is a popular aggregator lately, with Russian roots and a limited set of countries, cooperating with small rental companies. Cyprus is included in the list of countries. An obvious advantage is that you can make a prepayment through the website using a Russian card.
Car rental in Nicosia through Economy Bookings
One of the pioneers in finding budget options, there are often very attractive deals available.
Car rental in Nicosia through Auto Europe
A search engine with a very large database of offers with over 24 thousand pick-up points across all the countries it operates in.
Car rental in Nicosia through Discover Cars
After rebranding in 2019, this aggregator was recognized as the third fastest-growing car rental company in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions about transport and car rentals in Nicosia
What are the traffic rules in Nicosia?
The traffic rules in Nicosia are the same as in the entire Republic of Cyprus. You can familiarize yourself with them through this link.
How to get to Nicosia from Cyprus airports?
Nicosia itself does not have a civilian airport, so to explore the capital, you should fly into Larnaca or Paphos. Read how to get from these air hubs:
How to pay fines?
If a police officer stops you in Nicosia or anywhere else in Cyprus, they will issue a fine — the police do not take any money on the spot. You may also receive fines from cameras for speeding violations. In most cases, the fines will be deducted from your deposit, but depending on the rental company or rental duration, in some cases, you may pay them online yourself, here is how you can do it.
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Born and raised in Yekaterinburg, visited more than 40 countries, lived in the USA for some time, and in 2022, moved to Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (now Ural Federal University), Faculty of Political Science and Sociology. Professional Experience: Since 2008, worked in the…
