Book a car in Limassol through Localrent to reach the Troodos mountains, coastal villages, and archaeological sites across the island.
Limassol has no airport of its own. Most visitors land at Larnaca (LCA), 65 km away, or Paphos (PFO), 70 km in the opposite direction. Both take 50 to 60 minutes by highway. The Localrent widget above displays offers from local companies that serve both airports, the city center, hotels along the coast, and the old port area.
You enter your pick-up point - airport terminal, hotel address, or a company office - and the system filters vehicles available for that location. Payment works as an advance online, and the balance goes to the rental company at pick-up as stated in the voucher. The voucher will list the exact pick-up procedure: some suppliers meet you in the arrivals hall with a name board, others run a shuttle to a nearby lot, and a few deliver directly to hotels in tourist zones.
Delivery to addresses along the coast usually adds a service fee, spelled out during booking. For monthly stays or longer trips around Cyprus, ask the company if they offer mileage packages - details appear in the terms section before you confirm.
No airport in Limassol. LCA 65 km east, PFO 70 km west, both 50-60 min.
Left-hand traffic. Right-hand-drive cars.
A1 to Nicosia 1 hour, A6 to Paphos. Free motorways.
Troodos and Mount Olympus (1952 m) 1 hour via B8. Ski lifts Jan-Mar.
Coast: 15-20C, rarely below 10C. Troodos: snow cover January to March.
Enter dates and pick-up location in the widget. The system shows cars from local companies listed on Localrent.
Each offer shows the vehicle class, advance payment amount, and what you will pay at pick-up. Mileage, insurance, and deposit requirements are in the terms drop-down.
You pay a booking advance online. The remaining balance is paid to the rental company at pick-up as stated in the voucher.
The voucher arrives by email with pick-up instructions, the company's contact number, and the rental agreement reference.
| Class | Typical models | Suits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Fiat Panda | Solo or couple, coast routes | Manual, petrol, narrow old-town lanes |
| Compact | Toyota Yaris, Nissan Micra, Renault Clio | Pair or family of three, day trips | Boot space for two suitcases |
| SUV | Suzuki Vitara, Nissan Qashqai, Dacia Duster | Mountain roads, Troodos in winter | Higher clearance for B8 and forest tracks |
| Sedan | Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia | Longer trips, motorway comfort | Four adults, three large bags |
| Minivan | Opel Zafira, Ford Tourneo, Volkswagen Caddy | Groups, ski equipment | Seven seats, rear fold flat |
For winter trips to the Troodos ski area, an SUV handles icy patches on B8 above 1200 meters. Snow chains are rarely required but sometimes recommended by the company; the voucher will state if they are included. Compact and economy classes work fine on the coast and for runs to Larnaca or Paphos.
| Destination | Distance | Time | Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troodos / Mount Olympus ski lifts | 45 km | 1 h | B8, paved, some curves above 1000 m |
| Kourion archaeological site | 19 km | 20 min | B6 coast road |
| Larnaca | 65 km | 50 min | A1 motorway |
| Paphos | 70 km | 1 h | A6 motorway |
| Nicosia | 85 km | 1 h | A1 north |
| Omodos village | 42 km | 50 min | B8 mountain route |
The Troodos range offers four ski lifts on the north face of Mount Olympus between January and March, snow permitting. The drive takes an hour on B8, which climbs through pine forest and stone villages. Chains are rarely mandatory but check morning reports if you go during a cold snap.
Kourion sits on a cliff above the sea, 20 minutes west. The Greco-Roman theatre and mosaics are open year-round. Omodos, a wine village halfway to Troodos, has cobbled alleys and a monastery; many tasting rooms stay open in winter.
Some local companies listed on Localrent offer no-deposit rental terms, replacing the usual hold on your card with an insurance package. The trade-off is a higher advance payment and coverage that may carry an excess. The voucher will spell out what is included and what remains your responsibility in case of damage.
If you prefer a traditional deposit structure, most suppliers block a sum on a credit card at pick-up and release it a few days after return, provided the car comes back undamaged and with a full tank. Either way, the exact terms appear in the offer details before you confirm the booking through Localrent.
You need a full driving licence held for at least one year. Visitors from outside the European Union must carry an international driving permit alongside their national licence. Minimum age is usually 21, though some vehicle classes - SUVs and minivans - require the driver to be 23 or 25. The voucher will state age restrictions and any young-driver surcharge.
At pick-up you present the voucher, both parts of your licence, a credit card in the driver's name for the deposit, and your passport. The rental agreement is signed on the spot, and the company representative walks you around the car to note existing scratches on a condition report.
"Picked up a Yaris at Larnaca airport and drove to Limassol the same afternoon. The company met me in arrivals, car was clean, and the deposit came back four days after I returned the keys. Used it for a day trip to Troodos - road was fine even in January."
"Booked a Duster for two weeks to explore the island. Hotel delivery in Limassol cost extra but saved the taxi fare from the airport. Drove to Paphos, Nicosia, and the mountains without any trouble. Left-hand traffic took an hour to get used to."
"Monthly rental, picked up at the old port office. The company suggested an unlimited-mileage package which turned out cheaper than the standard allowance. Kept the car for five weeks, visited every corner of Cyprus. No issues at return."
Cyprus drives on the left. Roundabouts flow clockwise, and priority belongs to traffic already inside the circle. Speed limits are 50 inside towns, 80 on rural roads, and 100 on motorways, all in kilometers per hour. Police use fixed cameras on the A1 and A6, and mobile units appear on B roads near villages.
In the city center, on-street parking uses pay-and-display meters between 08:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday, with a two-hour maximum in the busiest zones. The old port area has open-air lots that charge by the hour; arrive early in summer, though winter is quieter. Hotels along the tourist strip usually include parking, sometimes underground, sometimes in a surface lot behind the building.
Fuel stations cluster along the highways and on major approach roads. Most accept card payment at the pump. In mountain villages like Platres or Omodos, stations are fewer - fill up in Limassol before heading into the Troodos range if your tank is below half.
Night driving on B8 toward the mountains requires attention: the road narrows, curves tighten above 800 meters, and you may encounter fog between November and March. Locals drive briskly, so use lay-bys if faster traffic stacks up behind you.
Yes, one-way rental is available through some local companies on Localrent. The system will show a one-way fee during the search if you select different pick-up and drop-off points. The charge varies by distance and company policy, and it appears in the offer summary before you pay the booking advance.
Most rental cars in Cyprus run on all-season tires year-round. Snow chains are rarely mandatory but can be recommended if heavy snow falls on B8 above Platres. The rental company will tell you at pick-up if chains are in the boot, and the voucher will state whether they are included or available on request.
The deposit amount is set by each local company and varies by vehicle class and insurance option. It is blocked on a credit card at pick-up and released after return. The exact figure appears in the terms section of each offer in the Localrent widget before you confirm the booking.
Yes, most companies allow an additional driver for a daily supplement. The second driver must meet the same age and licence requirements as the primary renter and needs to be present at pick-up with their documents. The cost appears in the extras menu during booking or can be added at the counter.
Each offer states the daily mileage allowance in the terms. Some include unlimited kilometers, others set a cap - common limits are 200 or 300 km per day. For longer stays or island-wide touring, look for unlimited packages or ask the company about bulk-kilometer add-ons; the voucher will confirm what you purchased.
Winter is quieter than summer, but booking two to three weeks ahead gives you a wider choice of vehicle classes and pick-up options. Last-minute availability exists, especially for economy and compact categories, though airport delivery slots and no-deposit offers fill up faster during school holidays in February.
Compare live offers from local companies in Limassol, book through the Localrent widget, and collect your car at the airport or your hotel to explore the Cyprus coast and mountains.
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