Protaras travel guide
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You're Going to Love Protaras
With a population of 20 230, Protaras 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Protaras has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Protaras
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Other activities
When to visit Protaras
How to Get to Protaras
Plane
Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 41 km from Protaras. 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 Protaras from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 151 km from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Elephant Rent A Car, among others, in Paphos.
Airlines serving Protaras
Where to stay in Protaras
Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Protaras
Most booked hotels in Protaras
Hiring a car in Protaras
Hiring a car in Protaras costs £23 per day, on average, or £140 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Larnaca.
Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.84 and £21.12. The most frequently booked car type in Protaras is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.