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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Paphos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Paphos

With a population of 35,961, Paphos is the largest city in Paphos, Cyprus by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paphos has to offer.

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When to visit Paphos

Paphos in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£30
2 travellers
Flight to Paphos
3 nights at hotel
Paphos in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£30
2 travellers
Flight to Paphos
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Paphos in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Paphos, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Paphos

Plane

When flying to Paphos, you’ll arrive at Paphos (PFO), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Paphos include Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Paphos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Paphos is to pick up a car hire from Larnaca, which is about 70 miles from Paphos. You’ll find branches of Autorent Cyprus and Get Your Car, among others, in Larnaca.

Plane

When flying to Paphos, you’ll arrive at Paphos (PFO), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Paphos include Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Paphos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Paphos is to pick up a car hire from Larnaca, which is about 70 miles from Paphos. You’ll find branches of Autorent Cyprus and Get Your Car, among others, in Larnaca.

Airports near Paphos

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PFOPaphos
LCALarnaca

Airlines serving Paphos

Lufthansa
Good (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,964 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,976 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,371 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paphos

From 5-star hotels such as the Venus Beach Hotel to great affordable options like the Regency Boutique Hotel Holiday Suites, Paphos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £179 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Axiothea Hotel and Pyramos Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Paphos, with prices from £12 to £1,033 per night. Kato Paphos is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Paphos are about 30% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Paphos by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Paphos

Most booked hotels in Paphos

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Elysium
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£238+
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Ivi Mare - Designed for Adults by Louis Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£200+
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Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£156+
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Theo Sunset Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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King Evelthon Beach Hotel & Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Capital Coast Resort And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Paphos

Hiring a car in Paphos costs £23 per day, on average, or £137 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, 35% more expensive than at Paphos.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Paphos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.93 and £21.24. The most frequently booked car type in Paphos is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paphos costs £23 per day, on average, or £137 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, 35% more expensive than at Paphos.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Paphos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.93 and £21.24. The most frequently booked car type in Paphos is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Paphos

Europcar

Europcar

Dollar

Dollar

Avis

Avis
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