Compare Paphos airport car hire

Car hire in Paphos is easy and highly recommended.

The main reason to go for car rental in Paphos is to reach the places poorly serviced by public transport, especially the quieter beaches outside of the centre, the surrounding villages and the beautiful Troodos Mountains.

Rent a car in Paphos in 2025 and you'll have all the island's treasures within easy reach, without having to wait for buses, which sometimes offer a less-than-regular service to the less-visited attractions.

Language: Greek | Currency: Euros (€) | Avg. Flight time: 4 hrs 40 mins

Book car rental at Paphos Airport (PFO) and collect your keys as soon as you arrive. Booking in advance of your arrival, after comparing prices online, nets you the cheapest deals and allows you to choose from the widest range of vehicles.

Booking in advance also cuts down the time you’ll need for paperwork at the desk, giving you the chance to go over the small print at home.

Most of the main car hire companies operate at Paphos Airport, including Europcar, Budget and Hertz.

It's fairly easy to drive in Paphos, with Cypriot drivers being more considerate than those in many other European countries.

Cars drive on the left, while the motorways are well built, and the roads tend not to be overwhelmingly busy. All in all, there are far worse places than Paphos for car hire in 2024.

If you do rent a car in Paphos, bear in mind that moped riders tend to zip around cars at will, so while driving be sure to watch out for overtaking on either side.

In Paphos itself, you probably won't find much need for a car as it's easy to walk around the relatively compact centre.

Beyond Paphos, well-maintained motorways connect the main cities. Tracks leading up into the mountains and to old villages are a bit worse for wear, though few are bad to the point of being dangerous.

Car hire comes into its own when trying to reach out-of-the-way beaches that buses just don’t go near. You’ll be kicking your flip-flopped heels when you discover a stretch of sand to call your own.

Another thing to remember if you opt for car hire in Paphos is that not all car rental companies give you a permit to cross the Green Line and enter Northern Cyprus.

You're better off crossing the border on foot and hiring a car on the other side if you’re desperate to adventure further into the north.

1. Given how hard some of the partying is here, the temptation to risk going over the limit when driving can be high, but do not drink-drive. The limit in Cyprus is much lower than in the UK, and there’s a very high number of random police checks.
   
   

1. Although one of the biggest attractions in hiring a car is having access to remote places, many car rental companies do no cover certain roads that are in poor condition. Ask for a map from the rental office to be sure.
   
   

1. Beware of roundabouts. Cypriots tend to make it up as they go along on these, so be prepared for anything!

Fair fuel policy

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