Car rental in Cyprus

Cars from local rental companies in 57 pick-up places

  • No credit cardA debit card or cash works
  • 6–54% no depositdepending on the city
  • Free cancellationon 62–100% of offers, depending on the city
  • Pay 15–20% nowThe rest at pick-up, in cash or by card

How booking works

1

Choose a car

Compare offers from local rental companies and check the deposit, insurance and mileage before you book.

2

Pay a small part online

Usually about 15–20% of the rental price is paid when you book; 62–100% of offers can be cancelled for free in the cities we compare.

3

Pay the rest at pick-up

The rest is paid to the supplier when you collect the car: cash is accepted for 97–100% of cars and card payment for 95–100% in the cities we compare. No credit card is needed.

Cheapest cars in Cyprus right now

Lowest 7-day prices from local suppliers.

Across 2,237 offers in 8 cities for 2–9 Nov: $13.48–$500 per day.

Nissan March 2018

Nissan March 2018

2018 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$13.48per day · $94.31 for 7 days
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Nissan Note 2014

Nissan Note 2014

2014 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$13.48per day · $94.31 for 7 days
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Mazda Demio 2021

Mazda Demio 2021

2021 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredUnlimited km
$13.48per day · $94.31 for 7 days
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Nissan March 2020

Nissan March 2020

2020 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredUnlimited km
$13.48per day · $94.31 for 7 days
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Hyundai i10 2021

Hyundai i10 2021

2021 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredUnlimited km
$13.48per day · $94.31 for 7 days
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Nissan March 2020

Nissan March 2020

2020 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$14.33per day · $100 for 7 days
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Nissan March 2023

Nissan March 2023

2023 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$14.60per day · $102 for 7 days
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Nissan Note 2017

Nissan Note 2017

2017 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredUnlimited km
$14.60per day · $102 for 7 days
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Mazda Demio 2016

Mazda Demio 2016

2016 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredUnlimited km
$14.60per day · $102 for 7 days
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Suzuki Celerio 2023

Suzuki Celerio

2023 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$14.72per day · $103 for 7 days
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Mazda Demio 2021

Mazda Demio 2021

2021 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$15.32per day · $107 for 7 days
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Mazda 2 2021

Mazda 2 2021

2021 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$15.32per day · $107 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2023

Suzuki Swift

2023 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$16.20per day · $113 for 7 days
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Nissan Note 2016

Nissan Note 2016

2016 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$16.84per day · $118 for 7 days
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Dacia Sandero Stepway 2022

Dacia Sandero Stepway

2022 · Manual · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredUnlimited km
$16.84per day · $118 for 7 days
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Mazda 2 2023

Mazda 2 2023

2023 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$17.36per day · $122 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2017

Kia Picanto 2017

2017 · Manual · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$17.94per day · $126 for 7 days
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Nissan Note 2019

Nissan Note 2019

2019 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$17.97per day · $126 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2020

Kia Picanto 2020

2020 · Manual · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$18.12per day · $127 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2017

Kia Picanto 2017

2017 · Manual · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$18.12per day · $127 for 7 days
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Toyota Aygo 2017

Toyota Aygo 2017

2017 · Manual · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$18.12per day · $127 for 7 days
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Volkswagen Up 2017

Volkswagen Up

2017 · Manual · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$18.61per day · $130 for 7 days
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Toyota Aygo 2019

Toyota Aygo 2019

2019 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$18.61per day · $130 for 7 days
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Fiat Panda 2017

Fiat Panda

2017 · Manual · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$19.09per day · $134 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2019

Kia Picanto 2019

2019 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$19.09per day · $134 for 7 days
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Hyundai i10 2019

Hyundai i10 2019

2019 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$19.09per day · $134 for 7 days
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Citroen C1 2019

Citroen C1

2019 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$19.09per day · $134 for 7 days
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Nissan Note 2020

Nissan Note 2020

2020 · Automatic · 5 seats · Larnaca · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$19.27per day · $135 for 7 days
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Toyota Vitz 2019

Toyota Vitz

2019 · Automatic · 5 seats · Paphos · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$19.65per day · $138 for 7 days
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Nissan March 2022

Nissan March 2022

2022 · Automatic · 5 seats · Paphos · 2–9 Nov

Deposit requiredFree cancellationUnlimited km
$19.65per day · $138 for 7 days
See conditions →

How much does it cost to rent a car in Cyprus?

Renting a car in Cyprus starts at $13.48 a day for a 7-day rental: the lowest price across the 57 pick-up places we compare. Depending on the city, a typical car costs $50.52–$68.01 a day. Depending on the city, 6–54% of cars need no deposit at all.

Key numbers in Cyprus
Pick-up places57
Lowest / typical price per day$13.48 / $50.52–$68.01
Cars with no deposit, range by city6–54%
Compact carfrom $13.48 a day
SUVfrom $26.27 a day

Larnaca, Paphos or Limassol: choosing where to collect the car is the first part of the booking. Compare the pick-up locations below, then look beyond the daily price. The deposit, insurance and return arrangements belong in the same decision.

Car hire in Cyprus by city: prices and deposits

Number of cars, daily prices and conditions in 57 pick-up locations.

Other pick-up locations (57)
Pick-up cityCarsFrom / dayNo deposit
Agios Theodoros97$26.1718%
Agros13$87.3192%
Alaminos82$31.2521%
Anogyra34$40.5835%
Aphrodite Hills22$36.7755%
Apsiou15$39.3480%
Argaka35$4746%
Ayia Napa318$21.5032%
Chloraka98$21.3145%
Choirokoitía82$34.4621%
Coral Bay117$21.3138%
Dali95$21.3518%
Dhekelia144$18.1412%
Dhrousha48$43.7958%
Episkopi144$30.3224%
Erimi88$34.526%
Gourri67$47.317%
Kakopetria13$84.0992%
Kalavasos21$39.340%
Kapparis137$26.1718%
Kissonerga83$21.3139%
Kouklia79$30.9530%
Larnaca456$13.4831%
Lasa19$40.580%
Latchi63$43.7946%
Limassol337$13.4827%
Mandria83$26.6534%
Maroni19$40.630%
Mazotos62$26.1719%
Meneou17$31.790%
Moni39$14.4513%
Nicosia170$26.3110%
Pano Lefkara15$39.3480%
Paphos416$19.6534%
Paralimni153$24.7022%
Parekklisia20$14.4525%
Peristerona32$4738%
Perivolia62$22.9619%
Pernera127$26.1713%
Peyia85$21.3133%
Pissouri129$39.3414%
Platres13$96.9492%
Polis49$43.7927%
Pomos32$50.2138%
Protaras243$24.7039%
Psematismenos13$58.4192%
Pyla15$18.140%
Pyrgos21$14.4581%
Skarinou13$55.1992%
Sotira41$22.9629%
Tala82$26.0154%
Tersefanou28$26.1743%
Tochni13$61.6292%
Troulloi15$18.140%
Xylofagou15$19.750%
Yermasoyia48$14.4535%
Yeroskipou84$21.3152%

Deposit, payment and cancellation in Cyprus

6–54% of cars need no deposit, depending on the city

97–100% of cars can be paid for in cash at pick-up, depending on the city

95–100% of cars can be paid for by card, depending on the city

62–100% of offers can be cancelled free of charge, depending on the city

98–100% of cars can be rented without a credit card, depending on the city.

69–100% of cars have an automatic gearbox, depending on the city.

$12.66 per day when renting by the month.

12% less per day when renting by the month, compared with the weekly price.

Renting without a deposit in Cyprus

In the cities we compare, 6–54% of cars can be rented with no deposit at all. Nothing is blocked on your card. The “No deposit” button above the search shows only these cars. Deposit terms appear in the booking conditions before confirming.

Car hire prices in Cyprus

Prices by month in Cyprus

Lowest and typical (median) price per day for a 7-day rental starting mid-month, as currently listed. Months far ahead have fewer cars listed yet.

  1. Oct$61.82from $20.23 · short notice
  2. Nov$48.33from $12.37
  3. Dec$47.21from $12.37
  4. Jan$47.05from $12.37
  5. Feb$46.57from $12.37
  6. Mar$47.05from $12.37
  7. Apr$47.21from $12.37
  8. May$47.21from $13.49
  9. Jun$53.79from $14.62
  10. Jul$55.08from $22.48
  11. Aug$68.72from $48.49
  12. Sep$68.72from $48.49

Typical / dayLowest / day

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MonthLowest / dayTypical / dayCars
October 2026$20.23$61.82319
November 2026$12.37$48.33489
December 2026$12.37$47.21512
January 2027$12.37$47.05523
February 2027$12.37$46.57507
March 2027$12.37$47.05497
April 2027$12.37$47.21229
May 2027$13.49$47.21227
June 2027$14.62$53.79226
July 2027$22.48$55.08218
August 2027$48.49$68.7239
September 2027$48.49$68.7241

Prices by car class in Cyprus

Lowest price per day for a 7-day rental in each class and the number of cars currently listed.

ClassCarsFrom / dayTypical models
Economy & compact244$13.48Nissan March, Nissan Note, Mazda Demio
Mid-size & family82$16.84Dacia Sandero Stepway, Honda Shuttle, Toyota Corolla Axio
SUV & crossover87$26.27Vauxhall Crossland, Honda WR-V, Kia Stonic
Minivan & 7+ seats61$33.68Nissan Serena, Toyota Sienta
Premium43$52.77Volvo V60, Audi A3, BMW 420

A car can belong to several classes and is then counted in each of them.

Best prices found by date

Prices found for the rental dates shown below.

CarDatesFrom / day
Nissan Note2014 · Larnaca20–27 Oct$20.23$142 for 7 days
Kia Picanto2020 · Larnaca15–22 Nov$12.37$86.54 for 7 days
Kia Picanto2020 · Larnaca15–22 Dec$12.37$86.54 for 7 days
Kia Picanto2020 · Larnaca15–22 Jan$12.37$86.54 for 7 days
Kia Picanto2020 · Larnaca15–22 Feb$12.37$86.54 for 7 days
Kia Picanto2020 · Larnaca15–22 Mar$12.37$86.54 for 7 days

When to book a car in Cyprus

Cars still available and prices for a week's rental, by how soon you pick up.

Pick-upCarsFrom / day
In 3 days22 Oct334$21.02
In 7 days26 Oct393$20.06
In 14 days2 Nov456$13.48
In 30 days18 Nov490$12.35
In 60 days18 Dec405$12.35

In the week starting 2 Nov, the starting price is the same whichever day you pick up the car: $12.30 a day for a week's rental.

How much will your trip cost?

Estimate from the lowest prices currently listed in Cyprus. Your exact price appears in the search for your dates.

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Car hire prices in Cyprus

Use the country-wide starting price as a reference, rather than a quote for every location or date. Set your own pick-up place and rental dates before choosing a car.

A low daily rate does not settle the whole bill. The rental total can grow with a delivery charge, an additional driver, a child seat or a different return location. Keep the same dates when comparing offers.

Where to collect a car: Larnaca, Paphos or Limassol

Larnaca, Paphos and Limassol are among the pick-up locations in the table. Start with the place where you actually need the car. Then compare it with the other locations if your arrival and accommodation leave that choice open.

An offer uses an office, a meeting point or delivery, and the exact address is arranged before arrival.

Renting a car in Cyprus without a deposit

Separate the rental price from the money held as security. The offer states the deposit amount, the accepted payment method and how the money is returned. A deposit and an insurance excess are different parts of the agreement.

For a booking without a deposit, choose an offer that states this condition. Do not assume that every car in a location has the same terms or that paying the rental in cash also lets you leave the deposit in cash.

Across the 29 of 57 pick-up places with enough cars to compare, 6–54% of listed cars need no deposit.

Cash, cards and the balance at collection

The reservation payment, the balance at collection and the deposit can have different requirements. The card may need to be in the main driver's name.

Cash or a debit card may be accepted for the rental balance but not for the security deposit. Get the answer for the car you intend to reserve, rather than relying on a general description of the destination.

In those places, 97–100% of listed cars accept cash for the rental payment and 95–100% accept card payment.

Insurance and excess: what to compare

Read the insurance terms alongside the price. Look for the excess, the exclusions and the procedure if the car is damaged. Additional cover can change the excess and still leave exclusions in place.

A larger car or an extra insurance option is not permission to use every road. An unpaved section is allowed only where the agreement permits that road, and cover there can differ.

Returning the car in another city

Motorways connect Nicosia with Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and Ayia Napa. A journey between the coastal cities and a drive onto a forest track are different parts of the route; agree any restricted roads with the supplier.

A trip can begin in Larnaca and end in Paphos, or include a stay in Limassol. A different return location works only where the offer accepts those exact collection and return points. Do not build the itinerary around an unconfirmed one-way booking.

Outside the stated opening hours, the handover follows the supplier's own arrangement.

Planning stops around your rental

Write down the places you want to stay before choosing the collection point. If your trip includes Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Ayia Napa or Protaras, put your stops in order to see where you will need the car.

Leave room in the plan for collection and return. Driving estimates from a map do not include a vehicle inspection or the handover, and an itinerary should not depend on an unconfirmed delivery address.

Dates, road conditions and your choice of car

Surfaced roads link towns; forest tracks may be unpaved. Wet weather calls for extra care on those tracks. A shortcut on the map can therefore mean a different kind of road from the one you left.

Troodos gets snow in winter. Rental restrictions apply to mountain routes as well. Choose the car for the roads, luggage and passengers; a larger vehicle does not remove those restrictions.

Driving in Cyprus: road rules and documents

Cyprus drives on the left. Seat belts are compulsory in front and rear seats, and holding a mobile phone while driving is prohibited. Children need a restraint appropriate to their weight.

The supplier sets which driving licence and identity documents it accepts, whether your licence needs an International Driving Permit and what driver age and experience the offer requires. At the handover, take time to find the controls before joining the road.

Crossing the Green Line in a rental car

The Green Line separates the government-controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus from the north. Use a designated crossing. Ledra Street and Ledra Palace in Nicosia are pedestrian crossings; Agios Dometios accepts vehicles.

Rental insurance from the Republic often excludes the north. Correct insurance documents are required at the crossing; some checkpoints sell northern cover. Taking this particular car across needs the supplier's permission, and the offer sets the cover there.

Car hire in Cyprus: FAQ

Booking & payment

Can I rent a car without a deposit?

Yes: across the 29 of 57 pick-up places with enough cars to compare, 6–54% of listed cars need no deposit.

Can I pay in cash or with a debit card?

Across the 29 of 57 places with enough cars to compare, 97–100% of listed cars accept cash for the rental payment and 95–100% accept cards. The type of card and the deposit requirements differ by offer.

When should I book?

Compare cars once your dates and collection point are known. Read the cancellation terms before reserving; do not assume an offer can be cancelled without a charge.

Prices

How much does car hire in Cyprus cost?

The current country-wide starting price is $13.48 a day, checked on . Your own pick-up location and dates give the rental total, before extras and return charges.

Documents & drivers

Is insurance included?

Each offer lists its insurance, the excess and the exclusions, and what any additional cover changes.

Do I need an International Driving Permit?

It depends on your licence: current official guidance and the supplier set the requirement. Bring the identity and driving documents required by the offer.

What is the minimum driver age?

Use the age and driving-experience requirements of the selected offer. They apply to every driver who will use the car.

Pick-up & return

Can I return the car in another city?

Yes, where the offer accepts your exact collection and return locations; a one-way trip can carry a return charge.

Roads & trips

Do I need a larger car for my route?

Luggage space and passengers decide the size; a larger vehicle does not lift the supplier's road restrictions.

Can I add a child seat or another driver?

The offer shows availability and the charge for each extra; an additional driver needs the same documents and eligibility.

Other questions

Where should I collect the car?

Compare Larnaca, Paphos and Limassol with the place where you need the car. The handover address matters as much as the city.

Can I take a rental car to northern Cyprus?

The Green Line has designated crossings; Ledra Street and Ledra Palace are for pedestrians. A car needs the supplier's permission and insurance for the north.

What should I check when collecting the car?

Compare the car with the handover record, note existing damage and agree the fuel and return terms. Keep the incident contact and the agreed return address with the booking.

How we check prices

Illustration of a white rental car on a blue and yellow road

Prices, car counts and rental terms are based on offers from local rental companies. The date above shows our latest check. Unless stated otherwise, example prices cover a week from 2 Nov. The total for your dates and extras appears in the search before payment.

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