A Guide To Car Hire Paphos Airport
Car hire from Paphos airport is a popular choice with many passengers landing at Paphos International Airport. This is simply because it can be a very cost effective means of transfer, especially if you are travelling in a small group.
Why Hire A Car In paphos:
Although public transport has improved in Cyprus over the past few years, having a car has many benefits. The public transport network in Paphos is actually very efficient. The public buses in Paphos provide a regular service throughout the region and connect passengers to and from the airport. However, if you are wanting to explore the island of Cyprus a little more, then car hire is certainly worth considering. Having a car for the duration of your stay allows you to explore the places further afield that are not accessible via public transport. Not only this but is also provides quick and convenient transfers to and from the airport.
Car Hire Companies At Paphos Airport
There are now several car hire companies that have desks inside the airport terminal itself. These car rental desks are located in the main Arrivals Lobby. As you enter the main Arrivals Lobby from the Baggage Reclaims area, the car rental desks are situated to the left. If you have pre-booked your Paphos car hire in advance (which is always advisable), you should make your way to the appropriate car rental company desk upon arrival.
Please Note: You should ensure that you have the correct paperwork and documentation required before collecting your car. As a result, this will enable you to collect your car upon arrival at the airport smoothly.
Documentation Required:
There are several document that you will need to have when collecting your rental car at Paphos Airport. These generally include:
- Driving Licence
- Paperwork and receipt for booking
- Voucher slip (if applicable) and a bankers/credit card for your deposit.
Please Note: Some car rental companies operate a ‘Full to Empty’ policy on their car hire. Consequently, this means that they provide a full tank of fuel with the car and you do not have to return the car with a full tank of fuel. They will charge you for a full tank of fuel when you collect the car and you can drop the car of empty on your return. However, you will not receive any refund for any amount of fuel that is left in the vehicle when you return the car, even if you do not use all the fuel.
Check your policy before you book! This does not work out too bad if you intend using the car a lot during your stay. If you cover a large amount of miles and you use all the fuel you will be OK, However, if you don’t, you will have paid for a full tank of fuel and not used it!
Local Tax: Most companies will charge you a local tax when you collect the car.
Collection:
Collection of your vehicle is relatively straight forward. After presenting the appropriate documentation to a member of staff at the car rentals desk, you will be issued with your keys. You will then be directed to the location to where your car is parked. Usually, all the car hire vehicles are parked in numbered bays opposite the airport terminal at the far end of the car park. Simply exit the airport terminal and walk straight forward crossing the road. Walk down the middle of the Palm trees towards the car park and you will see the car hire vehicles in the bays on your left.
Why Choose To Rent A Car In Paphos
Hiring a car from Paphos Airport has many advantages and benefits. It provides you with total freedom from the moment you arrive at the airport, allowing you to dictate your own schedule. If you are landing at Paphos Airport and are wanting to travel to any of the other resorts in Cyprus, car hire is worth considering. Especially, if you need to get to Ayia Napa, Limassol, Larnaca or Protaras, then car hire could be your best option. Catching a taxi or shuttle bus to any of the above resorts can be a costly exercise. To be honest, car hire can work out cheaper, especially if there are several people travelling in your party.
For example: A taxi from Paphos airport may cost between 125 euros and 150 euros (one way, at the time of writing). This is depending on the time of day and may even be more at night. A shuttle bus from Paphos Airport to Larnaca will cost 20-30 euros per person (one way at the time of writing). When you consider, that you can hire a car from Paphos Airport for a week for less than £150 (depending on time of year), it really is a no-brainer!
3 Added Bonuses Of Hiring A Car At Paphos Airport
1. Many people when traveling abroad don’t want to hire a car for many reasons. However, one of the main reasons is that they don’t feel confident driving on the opposite side of the road. If you are normally nervous about driving whilst abroad, don’t worry about this in Cyprus. In Cyprus, they drive on the same side of the road as in the UK (the left).
2. Another added bonus about hiring a car in Paphos for your transfer, is that you then have transport for the duration of your holiday. The car is then there if you want to visit the many attractions that Cyprus has to offer such as:
- Troodos mountains
- Aphrodites Baths
- Aphrodites Rock,
- Nicosia,
- Famagusta and many more.
3. The third added bonus of hiring a car from Paphos Airport is that you do not have to wait around. As a result, it eliminates having to wait for other passengers at the airport. This is especially beneficial if you have a late night flight or you are travelling with children. In addition, it also means you don’t have to wait around on your return to Paphos International Airport. Once again, it cuts out you having to wait around at the hotel or apartments to be collected upon your return journey. As a result, you do not have to set off hours before you need to be at the airport.
Collecting A Car At Paphos Airport And Dropping It Off At Larnaca Airport
Many people fly into Paphos Airport and need to get across to Larnaca Airport. There are several reasons for this but usually it is because they either:
- Have a connecting flight
- Simply choose to fly back home from Larnaca Airport.
The distance from Paphos Airport To Larnaca Airport is approximately 78 miles (126klms). As a result, the drive time is approximately 1hr 30mins.
It is now possible to collect a car from Paphos Airport and then drop it off at Larnaca Airport. This is a popular choice with passengers who need to get to Larnaca Airport form Paphos in the shortest time possible, without relying on public transport.
Finding The Best Car Hire Paphos Airport
There are thousands of websites on the Internet offering car hire Paphos airport. As a result, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming when faced with the task of searching. Not only that but it becomes a complete nightmare surfing each one individually and trying to find the best deals.
In my time visiting Cyprus, I have hired a number of cars from both Paphos and Larnaca airport. I generally use a couple of car hire companies that I find consistently offer good deals on car hire from Paphos Airport.
The Easy way:
Using one of the many car hire comparison websites is often the quickest way to ensure you find the best deals. These will allow you to find deals for the period you wish to purchase car hire in Paphos.
To the top right of this page you will see a search box that you can use to search all the major car hire companies in seconds. Using the comparison engine will enable you to find the cheapest car hire deals for Paphos. I have also provided a few other links below to the companies that generally offer good deals on car hire from Paphos Airport. Obviously, you can shop around but I normally find that the companies listed offer the best deals.
Remember:
Please remember that all car hire companies terms and conditions vary. Each company has their own policies and it is advisable to check them before making a booking. Also, it is advisable to pre-book any extras that you may need such as child seats, roof racks etc… This will then ensure that your request will be fulfilled and will avoid disappointment at the airport.
Don’t forget to pack all the required documents before you travel such as booking voucher and driving licence. You will be required to present these documents to the car hire company in the Paphos airport arrivals area once you land.
I hope that this page and the information on it, helps you in choosing and finding the best deals on car hire Paphos airport to suit your requirements and budget.