Ayia Napa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ayia Napa
With a population of 2,798, Ayia Napa is a must-see destination in Famagusta, Cyprus. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ayia Napa has to offer.
When to visit Ayia Napa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ayia Napa in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ayia Napa, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Ayia Napa
Plane
Although Ayia Napa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 36 km from Ayia Napa. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ayia Napa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Ayia Napa is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 146 km from Ayia Napa. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Elephant Rent A Car, among others, in Paphos.
Airlines serving Ayia Napa
Where to stay in Ayia Napa
Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ayia Napa
Most booked hotels in Ayia Napa
Hiring a car in Ayia Napa
Hiring a car in Ayia Napa costs £30 per day, on average, or £149 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Larnaca.
Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Ayia Napa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.66 and £20.88. The most frequently booked car type in Ayia Napa is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan March or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.