Cheap Car Hire in CyprusFinding cheap car hire in Cyprus is pretty easy and if you want to see as much of the island as possible, the best way to do so is by car. The only thing you need to hire a car in Cyprus is a driver’s licence so it really is a very quick and simple process. You must be 21 to legally rent a car in Cyprus and if you are under 25 you will need to take out extra insurance. Local companies are often cheaper but holiday hire cars in Cyprus can sometimes be in a dreadful state, so it is always a good idea to think about taking a test drive before signing anything. Especially look out for problems with the brakes and indicators. For this reason, and especially if you are in a hurry, you may want to go with one of the bigger internationally-recognised rental companies. This way you can usually book from home before flying out for your stay too, but this option is only available for south Cyprus. How to Find Cheap Car Hire in CyprusIf you are staying in a hotel, the best place to look is at your hotel reception, where you will find access to reliable local hire companies. To get cheap car hire in Cyprus bear remember that the longer you book the car for, the cheaper the rates will be generally. It is quite rare for Cyprus holiday car hire vehicles to be rented out for just one day, and not without a scowl!There are also local rental agencies looking for business outside all the Cyprus airports – Larnaca, Paphos and Ercan, and with many of them you can haggle for the best deal. Drive in CyprusTo be able to drive in Cyprus, you will need to have a valid national or international license. Thanks to the British colonial history on the island, driving in Cyprus is always on the left hand side of the road unlike most European countries.Road signs in the south are all written in both Greek and English and use the same symbols as the UK. In the north you will notice that most place names are written in Turkish. If you are trying to reach Kyrenia, look out for road signs to Girne, and to go to Famagusta, follow signs to Magusa. To get to the capital Nicosia, don’t forget that it is called Lefkosia in the south and Lefkosa in the north. It’s a tradition to use your horn to signal to oncoming cars when you are going around sharp ends. This is especially necessary when driving on Cyprus mountain roads where it is very difficult to see oncoming vehicles. See also:
Our guide on how to travel Cyprus on public transport
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