Ayia Napa car hire

Ayia Napa is Cyprus’s iconic party capital. Located on the island’s east coast, this vibrant destination has gorgeous beaches to keep you busy during the day and lively bars to entertain you by night. For an extra dose of adventure, pick up a hire car to explore your surroundings whenever you want.

The stunning Cape Greco National Forest Park is ten minutes away by car. Visit for incredible nature trails, caves and glittering coastal views. Keep driving, and in another five minutes you’ll reach two of the park’s highlights: the must-see Cape Cavo Greco and the bright waters of the Blue Lagoon.

• Min. age required to hire a car: 21
• Which side of the road: Left
• Credit card requirements: Credit cards preferred
• Any additional requirements: Drivers under 25 may have to pay a surcharge

Hiring a car in Ayia Napa is easy, with plenty of local and global providers dotted around the centre of the resort town. They include:

• Astra: +35 722 558 170
• Champion: +35 723 721 700
• Force Rent a Car: +35 723 722 620
• Green Motion: +35 795 965 304
• Hertz: +35 723 923 002
• Rainbow Rentals: +35 723 721 878

For the best deals and the widest choice of rental cars in Ayia Napa, compare offers online and book in advance rather than picking up and paying on the day. This will also speed up the collection process.

As holiday driving destinations go, Cyprus is as good as it gets – roads here are very similar to those in the UK. What’s more, motorists also drive on the left-hand side of the road in Cyprus.

One major difference is how speed limits are signposted. In Cyprus, limits are displayed in km/h rather than mph. Unless otherwise stated, standard speed limits are 50km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas, 65km/h (40 mph) on country roads and between 65km/h and 100km/h (62 mph) on motorways.

Rules around headlights also differ significantly from the UK. In Cyprus, it’s mandatory to keep dipped headlights switched on whenever you’re driving, no matter the time of day or season.

For road trips in your hire car from Ayia Napa, set off on the A3 to get to beachy Larnaca in around 40 minutes. Continue on the A5 and A1 to reach historic Limassol, which is approximately one hour and twenty minutes away.

Paphos, on Cyprus’s southwest coast, is a two-hour drive away. Highlights here include the Tombs of the King and the Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos.