Ayia Napa car hires from £19/day

Given the densely populated tourist areas, the unpredictable traffic and the maze-like smaller side streets, your choices when it comes to Ayia Napa car hire can quite easily be narrowed down. For the sake of convenience if you’re going to spend a lot of time in the resort areas, choose the smallest vehicle that is still comfortable. A modern, fuel-efficient small city car will be ideal if there are only one or two of you, while a compact MPV will be ideal for larger groups and families. However, if you’re exploring more of this corner of the island, then choose something more rugged, like an SUV or 4x4.

In the central built-up areas that make up the vast majority of Ayia Napa, the speed limit is 50km/h (about 30mph). Remember that all the signs are inkm/h as Cyprus uses the metric system. It’s not the kind of mistake you want to make. On the other roads outside the town, the speed limit is 80km/h (just under 50mph), and on the motorways you can travel at 100km/h (about 60mph).

You’ll find many car parks in Ayia Napa but you’ll have to pay for all of them. In the centre of town drive to the one on Archiepieskopou Makariou, which will cost around €1 (about £0.86) per hour for three hours’ worth of parking. The largest free parking is at Nissi Bay, open 24/7, which will give you close walking access to the quieter beaches too.

On average a car hire in Ayia Napa costs £37 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Larnaca airport include Autorent Cyprus, AERCAR, Get Your Car, Budget, Right Cars, Exer Rent a Car, Autounion Car Rental, 7777 Rentcar, Cargini and Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Larnaca airport to off-airport locations include AERCAR, Get Your Car, Budget, Right Cars, Autounion Car Rental, Hertz, AbbyCar Car Rentals, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Payless.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Ayia Napa costs £21 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Ayia Napa costs £113 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Ayia Napa costs £27 per day, on average.

In Ayia Napa, cars are most frequently hired at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL Larnaca Airport (23 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Ayia Napa offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Ayia Napa, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

If you plan on hiring a car in Ayia Napa, it's recommended that you inquire with your hire company about their policy regarding driving to Northern Cyprus. While some Ayia Napa car hire companies permit driving to Northern Cyprus, their insurance policy may not cover it. Nevertheless, you have the option to purchase additional insurance when crossing the border.

In order to hire a car in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, you have to be at least 21 years old. You are also required to have had a driving licence for at least 3 years. Expect a small additional charge for young drivers who are under the age of 25, as well as drivers over 70.