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.
Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 25 miles 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 30m.
Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 94 miles from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Elephant Rent A Car, among others, in Paphos.
Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Protaras costs £23 per day, on average, or £138 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, 9% more expensive than at Larnaca.
Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.07 and £21.43. 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 Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.