No trains, one summer ferry, cheap fuel and a bus card that works on every bus on the island. Here is how Cyprus actually moves, with the real 2026 fares.
This page is for anyone who needs to move around Cyprus: holidaymakers weighing a hire car against the bus, new arrivals working out the Motion card and the school bus, locals commuting between towns, couples planning wedding transport, and anyone landing at Larnaca or Paphos wondering what the taxi will cost. We checked every fare, phone number and rule against the operator or the government source on 5 September 2026, including the national bus ticketing policy that took effect on 3 August 2026, the official taxi tariff, the e-scooter age limit that rose to 17 in May, and today's fuel prices. Where a company does not publish prices we say so rather than guess. Start with the guide below, then use the directory to find who to call.
One operator per district, national fares since 3 August 2026, and the Motion card that works on every bus on the island.
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The green InterCity Buses link every main town centre for 5 to 10 EUR, no booking needed.
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Shared shuttles from 9 EUR, local buses for 2 EUR, or a metered taxi from the rank: how to get from Larnaca and Paphos airports.
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The official Road Transport Department tariff, urban versus rural taxis, and how not to get overcharged.
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Bolt works in six cities, CABCY dispatches licensed taxis at the meter rate, and Uber does not exist here.
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Licences, ages, deposits, excess and the red plates: what to check before you sign the rental agreement.
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Vintage Beaufords, Rolls Royces, horse and carriage and open-top guest buses, with the few published prices we found.
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Pre-booked drivers who meet you at arrivals, executive cars for business, and accessible minibuses.
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nextbike share schemes, bikes on buses, and the e-scooter law that changed on 19 May 2026.
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The summer Limassol to Piraeus ferry and Limassol's licensed sea taxi.
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Blue Lagoon, Cape Greco and Akamas cruises from the harbours at Protaras, Ayia Napa, Paphos and Latchi.
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Left-hand traffic, free motorways, speed and drink limits, today's fuel prices, EV charging and parking.
See the listCyprus has no trains, trams or metro, so buses are the public transport. Each district has one contracted operator, fares are set nationally by the Ministry of Transport, and every operator takes the Motion Bus Card (a rechargeable plastic smart card) or sells paper tickets on board. A new national ticketing policy took effect on 3 August 2026, so ignore any site still quoting 1.50 EUR singles. Nicosia and Larnaca districts are both run by Cyprus Public Transport; Limassol is EMEL, Paphos is OSYPA, and the free Famagusta area (Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paralimni, Deryneia) is OSEA. For stop-by-stop routes see our live routes and timetables.
| District | Operator | Single (04:00 to 21:00) | Night single (21:00 to 04:00) | Day ticket | 7 day pass | 30 day pass | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia and Larnaca | Cyprus Public Transport | 2.70 EUR cash, 2.00 EUR on Motion card | 4.70 EUR cash, 3.50 EUR card | No 1 day ticket: 4 trips 8.70 EUR, 2 days 17.40 EUR, 3 days 26.10 EUR (paper Motion card) | 46.80 EUR, or 33.40 EUR personalised | 93.60 EUR, or 66.90 EUR personalised | 668.50 EUR personalised only |
| Limassol | EMEL | 2.00 EUR | 3.00 EUR | 6.00 EUR, valid to 04:00 next day | 25.00 EUR | 45.00 EUR | 450.00 EUR personalised only |
| Paphos | OSYPA | 2.00 EUR | 3.00 EUR | 6.50 EUR | 25.00 EUR personalised, 35.00 EUR anonymous | 50.00 EUR personalised, 60.00 EUR anonymous | 500.00 EUR |
| Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paralimni | OSEA | 2.00 EUR | 3.00 EUR | 6.00 EUR (5 days 20.00 EUR) | 25.00 EUR | 50.00 EUR | 500.00 EUR |
| All five operators | Island-wide ticket | Not sold as a single | 20.00 EUR (10.00 EUR discount) | 75.00 EUR | 225.00 EUR | Not offered | |
InterCity Buses, the green coaches, has held the inter-urban concession since 2010. Services run city centre to city centre, there is no seat reservation, luggage is free, and you pay the driver in cash for a single or use a Motion card for returns and passes. Prices below have applied since 1 April 2025.
| Route | One way (cash on bus) | Return (Motion card) | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia to Larnaca | 5 EUR | 9 EUR | 40 EUR | 90 EUR | 900 EUR |
| Nicosia to Limassol | 6 EUR | 11 EUR | 55 EUR | 120 EUR | 1,200 EUR |
| Nicosia to Ayia Napa and Paralimni | 6 EUR | 11 EUR | Ask at the sales office | ||
| Nicosia to Paphos | 8 EUR | 15 EUR | 75 EUR | 160 EUR | 1,600 EUR |
| Limassol to Paphos | 5 EUR | 9 EUR | 40 EUR | 90 EUR | 900 EUR |
| Limassol to Larnaca | 5 EUR | 9 EUR | 40 EUR | 90 EUR | 900 EUR |
| Larnaca to Ayia Napa and Paralimni | 5 EUR | 9 EUR | 40 EUR | 90 EUR | 900 EUR |
| Ayia Napa and Paralimni to Paphos | 10 EUR | 19 EUR | 100 EUR | 210 EUR | 2,100 EUR |
| Larnaca to Paphos | 10 EUR | Single only | |||
Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO) are the only airports in the Republic and both are run by Hermes Airports. There are no domestic flights between them (about 140 km apart by motorway), so your choice is a shared shuttle, a local bus, a pre-booked transfer or the taxi rank.
| Service | Route | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapnos Airport Shuttle | Larnaca Airport to Nicosia (Kapnos station, Kyrenias Avenue, free parking) | 9 EUR adult one way, children up to 12 free | Roughly hourly around the clock: from Nicosia 01:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00 then hourly 07:00 to 23:00; from the airport 02:15, 03:45 then hourly to 23:55. About 40 to 45 minutes. Timetable dated December 2025. |
| Kapnos Airport Shuttle | Paphos Airport to Nicosia and Larnaca | 18 EUR adult, 12 EUR student, children up to 12 free | Several departures daily, may involve a short stop or vehicle change. Also serves Ayia Napa and Protaras. |
| Limassol Airport Express | Limassol (Agios Georgios Havouzas station, free parking) to Larnaca Airport or Paphos Airport | 10 EUR adult, 5 EUR child, one way, luggage included | Daily including holidays, timed to flights, free Wi-Fi. The Larnaca route also stops in the tourist area opposite St Raphael Hotel. |
| Cyprus Public Transport routes 425 and 429 | Larnaca Airport to Finikoudes seafront and Larnaca centre | 2.70 EUR cash, 2.00 EUR Motion card (night 4.70 EUR / 3.50 EUR) | Standard urban bus. Check current frequency on publictransport.com.cy. |
| OSYPA route 612 | Paphos Airport to Kato Paphos Harbour station via Geroskipou and Poseidonos Avenue | 2.00 EUR | About 30 minutes. |
| OSYPA route 613 | Paphos Airport to Karavella station via Timi, Acheleia and Koloni | 2.00 EUR | About 40 minutes. Older pages still say 1.50 EUR; the OSYPA price list says 2.00 EUR. |
Taxis are licensed and price-regulated by the Road Transport Department. Urban (city) taxis work within and from the main towns, run 24 hours, carry a roof sign and must use the meter. Rural taxis are based in villages, do not use meters, charge fixed rates by distance and may not pick up at airports or ports unless pre-booked in writing for a named customer. The official urban tariff card is dated valid from 1 August 2022 and, as of 5 September 2026, it is still the only tariff the department links to. Third-party sites quoting a lower per-kilometre rate are not the official card.
| Tariff | Hours | Initial charge | Per km | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 06:00 to 20:30 | 3.80 EUR | 0.95 EUR | 17.00 EUR per hour |
| Night | 20:30 to 06:00 | 4.80 EUR | 1.10 EUR | 19.00 EUR per hour |
Uber does not operate in Cyprus: its own global cities list has no Cypriot city, so do not open the app expecting a car. Bolt is the only ride-hailing app at scale in the Republic, and its rides are provided by licensed taxis and hire-with-driver vehicles at an upfront price shown in the app.
A hire car is the default for most visitors and plenty of residents. Driving is on the left, distances are short, motorways are free and fuel is among the cheapest in the EU. Hire cars carry red number plates, a system in use since 1973; until 2013 every hire plate began with Z, and older cars still show it, which is how locals spot tourists.
| What to check | The rules (Hertz Cyprus terms unless stated) |
|---|---|
| Licence | UK photocard, EU and EEA licences are accepted. Paper UK licences need updating or an International Driving Permit. Non-EU licences not in English or Greek generally need an IDP alongside the home licence. Bring your passport as ID, but never leave it as a deposit: the UK Foreign Office warns this is not permitted. |
| Age | Hertz: minimum 25 for all groups; 21 to 24 allowed on small groups with a licence held at least 1 year and a young driver surcharge of 12 EUR per day (maximum 15 days); 71 to 79 pay 12 EUR per day extra and 79 is the maximum. Local firms commonly quote a minimum of 21, licence held 3 years, young driver surcharge 5 to 20 EUR per day, and 23 or 25 for larger or luxury cars. |
| Price | The cheapest aggregator listings on 4 September 2026 were about 10 to 13 EUR per day for a manual mini or economy car for a September week. July and August cost far more; get a live quote. Petsas advertises VAT included, unlimited kilometres, free roadside assistance and free SCDW on rentals of 7 days or more. |
| Insurance and excess | Third-party and fire cover is included by law. Collision Damage Waiver leaves an excess of 800 to 2,000 EUR depending on group, reducible to 250 to 600 EUR for 12 to 30 EUR a day, or zero with Super Cover. Nothing covers underside, tyres, glass, mirrors, interior, clutch, wrong fuel, lost keys, drink or drug driving or unauthorised drivers. |
| Deposit | 300 to 950 EUR held on a credit or debit card. |
| Fines | Re-charged to the renter plus an admin fee (Hertz: 30 EUR per case). |
| The north | Every mainstream contract bans taking the car into the northern part of the island or off the island. Do it and every cover is void (see the last section). |
Airport pickup: the majors (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Budget) and locals such as Petsas, Astra and Leos have desks or meet-and-greet at Larnaca and Paphos. Off-airport suppliers are cheaper but add a shuttle wait.
Cyprus is a major wedding destination, Paphos, Ayia Napa and Protaras above all, and a niche of specialist suppliers exists for bridal cars and guest transport: decorated Mercedes, Beauford convertibles, Rolls Royces, London taxis, VW Beetles, open-top double deckers and horse and carriage. Most are small family firms that quote on request. The published prices we found are below; everyone else is in the directory with a phone number.
| Supplier (Paphos) | Vehicle or package | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Wedding Transport | Open-top executive bus, 64 to 74 seats, one way in Paphos | 195 EUR (229 EUR to outlying venues such as Aphrodite Hills or Cap St Georges) |
| Exclusive Wedding Transport | Open-top bus 1 hour champagne tour | From 270 EUR |
| Exclusive Wedding Transport | Horse and carriage | 449 EUR |
| Exclusive Wedding Transport | Beauford "Royal Belle", 2 hour tour with champagne | 325 EUR |
| Exclusive Wedding Transport | London taxi | 185 EUR for 30 minutes, 250 EUR for 1 hour |
| Exclusive Wedding Transport | "Bonnie the Beetle" VW | 99 EUR for 30 minutes, 150 EUR for 1 hour |
| Jack and Sons Transport | Package 1: guest bus plus one of three vintage bridal cars | From 400 EUR |
| Jack and Sons Transport | Package 2: bus plus limousine and BMW 7 Series | From 570 EUR |
| Jack and Sons Transport | Bridal party: vintage car plus BMW 7, E-Class and S-Class | From 360 EUR |
| Jack and Sons Transport | Chrysler limousine package | From 495 EUR |
A pre-booked transfer with a named driver at arrivals is the usual alternative to the taxi rank, at a fixed price agreed online. The same firms offer executive chauffeur hire for meetings, events and VIP work.
E-scooters are regulated by the 2018 personal mobility devices law, tightened in 2022 and again in 2026. Parliament voted on 16 April 2026 to raise the minimum age from 14 to 17, and the change took effect on 19 May 2026. A proposed total ban in public spaces was rejected.
Public bike share has run in Limassol since 2012 and in Nicosia (Nicosia, Strovolos, Agios Dometios, Engomi and Aglantzia municipalities); the company also lists Paphos, Larnaca, Famagusta and villages, with city bikes, e-bikes and mountain bikes. Rent through the nextbike app, up to 4 bikes per account.
| nextbike tariff | Price |
|---|---|
| Pay as you go, conventional bike | 3 EUR for the first 60 minutes, then 1.50 EUR per additional 60 minutes |
| Pay as you go, e-bike or mountain bike | 3 EUR per 30 minutes |
| Monthly | 25 EUR, 120 free minutes a day (30 on e-bikes) |
| Annual | 150 EUR, same daily allowance |
The only scheduled passenger ferry to or from the Republic is the summer Limassol to Piraeus service, state-supported and run since 2022 by Scandro Holding. There is no ferry to Israel, Lebanon, Egypt or Turkey from the Republic, and no domestic flights either.
Limassol's licensed boat taxi links Limassol Marina, the beachfront hotels (Four Seasons, Amara, Parklane, Crowne Plaza, St Raphael), Ladies Mile restaurants, beach clubs and private villa docks. Base fare 50 EUR plus 12 EUR per nautical mile (3 miles = 86 EUR), up to 8 passengers, card payment before boarding, adults only unless accompanied.
Protaras Cruises runs 14 or more daily cruises from Ayia Napa and Protaras harbours (Blue Lagoon and turtle, lazy day, sunset party, fishing, boat safari) plus 6 private charter boats; shared Blue Lagoon or Cape Greco cruises typically cost 25 to 60 EUR per person. Similar operators work out of Paphos harbour and Latchi for Akamas and its own Blue Lagoon. Sightseeing helicopter flights also run from Paphos; check current prices with the operator.
Cyprus drives on the left in right-hand-drive cars, roundabouts go clockwise with priority to traffic from the right, and the motorways (A1 Nicosia to Limassol, A6 Limassol to Paphos, A2 and A3 to Larnaca and Ayia Napa, A9 Nicosia towards Troodos) are free: there are no toll roads anywhere in Cyprus. Fines are heavy for seatbelts, phones, helmets and drink driving, and road deaths per head are higher than in the UK.
| Road | Limit |
|---|---|
| Motorway | 100 km/h maximum, 65 km/h minimum |
| Open road | 80 km/h |
| Towns | 50 km/h |
| Signed residential and pedestrian zones | 30 km/h |
| Drink-drive limit | 0.05 percent blood alcohol (50 mg per 100 ml blood, 22 micrograms per 100 ml breath) |
Visit Cyprus states that transport around the island can be arranged for wheelchair users with prior notice, that buses with low-gradient ramps, safety belts and air conditioning exist, and that specially modified taxis carry passengers seated in their wheelchair. In practice the newer urban bus fleets are low floor but ramps on rural routes are not guaranteed, so book ahead.
School buses are contracted routes run under the district operators plus about 40 private coach companies, inspected each summer by the Road Transport Department. For 2026/27, 761 buses passed inspection (about 600 are needed) and 40 failed. Fares were reset for 2026/27 at a heavily subsidised flat rate.
| School transport 2026/27 | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly, on a personalised student Motion card | 5 EUR |
| Whole school year | 30 EUR |
| Cash one-way school ticket | 1.20 EUR |
| Large families (5 or more members, or 4 plus children with a POP/POPO card), three-child families in secondary school, guaranteed minimum income households, children under Social Welfare care | Free |
| Primary pupils on OSYPA school routes (Paphos) | Free |
The Green Line can be crossed with a vehicle at Agios Dometios (Nicosia), Pergamos/Pyla, Strovilia, Deryneia, Astromeritis/Zodia, Limnitis/Yesilirmak and Lefka/Apliki, with passport or EU ID checks on both sides. Republic of Cyprus car insurance is not valid in the north, so third-party cover must be bought at the insurance kiosk just past the Republic's checkpoint.
Bus companies, shuttles, taxi and transfer firms, hire companies, wedding cars, bike share, ferry and boat operators, each verified on the date below.
Paphos Transport Organisation: urban routes, airport routes 612 and 613, and its own intercity products.
Tip: Journey planner at livebuses.com/osypa shows live positions.
Limassol's operator, with live tracking in the Cyprus Bus app and automatic daily, weekly and monthly fare caps on personalised cards.
Tip: Personalised cards are free here; load the e-wallet and let the caps do the work.
Same operator and fares as Nicosia; routes 425 and 429 link Larnaca Airport with Finikoudes and the centre.
Tip: Buy a Motion card at the airport ticket office on arrival if you will use buses more than a couple of times.
The district operator since July 2020, urban and rural routes with live arrivals and card top-up in the Pame app.
Tip: Two free transfers within 60 minutes on the card e-wallet cap a cross-town trip at 2.00 EUR.
The free Famagusta area operator, cash only on board (maximum 20 EUR note), with 5 day and pan-Cyprus tickets useful for holidaymakers.
Tip: Bicycle ticket 1.50 EUR by day, 2.00 EUR at night.
The green coaches between every main town centre, no reservation, luggage free, 27 weekday departures on Nicosia to Limassol alone.
Tip: Live positions at livebuses.com/intercity.
Shuttle between Limassol and both airports, timetables aligned to flights, free Wi-Fi, luggage and VAT included.
Tip: The Larnaca route also stops in the tourist area opposite St Raphael Hotel.
Running since 2008, roughly hourly around the clock between Larnaca Airport and Nicosia, plus Paphos Airport, Ayia Napa and Protaras services and private coach charter.
Tip: Book online up to 60 minutes before departure; on the bus it is card only.
Larnaca taxi and transfer firm since 2001: fixed-price airport runs, business chauffeur, executive limousines, minibuses and wedding cars.
Tip: The driver meets you at Flavours cafe in Larnaca arrivals.
Wheelchair-accessible taxis for airport transfers and island-wide trips, one of the few operators set up for it.
Tip: Give your flight number and chair dimensions when booking.
The only ride-hailing app at scale in Cyprus: licensed taxis and hire-with-driver cars at an upfront in-app price.
Tip: Not Uber. Uber has no Cyprus city and will not find you a car.
Cypriot taxi app that dispatches licensed, in-person vetted drivers at the official meter rate, on demand or pre-booked, with flight tracking.
Tip: Expansion to Paphos and the Famagusta area has been announced; check the app for coverage.
Local firm whose August 2026 guide sets out the typical local rules: minimum 21, licence held 3 years, 23 or 25 for larger and luxury cars.
The major with the clearest published terms: minimum age 25 (21 to 24 on small groups), excess 800 to 2,000 EUR reducible, and a firm ban on the north.
Tip: Drivers 71 to 79 pay 12 EUR per day extra; 79 is the maximum.
Local major with VAT included, unlimited kilometres, free roadside assistance and free SCDW on rentals of 7 days or more.
Tip: Rentals of 7 days or more get the SCDW thrown in, which is where the majors charge most.
Aggregator comparing majors and locals at both airports, with meet-and-greet and free-shuttle variants shown separately.
Tip: Off-airport suppliers are cheaper but add a shuttle wait; check the pickup type before you book.
Bridal cars from decorated white Mercedes to Beaufords, Rolls Royces and horse and carriage; guest transport from 4-seat Mercedes to 55-seat coaches, open-top double deckers, London taxis, convertible Beetles and a VIP coach with bar.
Tip: UK line 07851 643523 if you are planning from Britain.
Open-top executive buses seating 64 to 74, horse and carriage, the Beauford "Royal Belle", a London taxi and "Bonnie the Beetle", listed with prices on Best of Cyprus Weddings.
Tip: Outlying venues such as Aphrodite Hills or Cap St Georges cost 229 EUR for the bus.
Package operator pairing a guest bus with vintage bridal cars, a Chrysler limousine or BMW 7 Series and Mercedes saloons, listed with prices on Best of Cyprus Weddings.
Wedding transportation from the Larnaca transfer firm: Mercedes S-Class and V-Class, minibuses and stretched Chrysler, Porsche Cayenne and Hummer limousines.
Planner with over 20 years on the island arranging a decorated white Rolls Royce, Jaguar Mk IX, 1961 Pontiac, 1939 Chrysler Windsor, 1959 Cadillac, 1948 Mercedes, stretch limo, VW Kombi and Beetle, a traditional Bedford bus, horse and carriage, even a helicopter.
Tip: Some classics only work near their home town or must be trucked to the venue at extra cost.
Marketplace claiming 54 cars in Paphos district from vetted local owners (Rolls Royce, Bentley, VW campervans, limousines, convertibles) with an instant quote by date; it does not name the underlying suppliers.
Mercedes saloons, Mercedes Vito Tourer and Toyota HiAce for 7 to 13 passengers, meet and greet with flight tracking, child seats on request.
Tip: Second number +357 99059231.
Wheelchair-accessible Citroen Dispatch, Fiat Ducato and Mercedes Sprinter conversions where passengers stay in their own chair, for airport, port and hotel transfers and excursions.
Luxury 7-seat vans, VIP chauffeur, close protection, airport and hotel transfers, corporate and event transport.
Public bike share running in Limassol since 2012 and across five Nicosia municipalities, with city bikes, e-bikes and mountain bikes rented through the app.
Tip: A subscription gives 120 free minutes a day, 30 on e-bikes, and up to 4 bikes per account.
Operator of the state-supported summer ferry to Greece, sailed in 2026 by the ro-pax AF Marina with cabins, lounge seats, restaurant, cafe and casino.
Tip: Electric and plug-in hybrid cars board with no more than 40 percent charge.
Agent selling the Limassol to Piraeus ferry for passengers, vehicles and pets.
Licensed boat taxi between the marina, Four Seasons, Amara, Parklane, Crowne Plaza and St Raphael, beach clubs and private villa docks, up to 8 passengers.
Tip: Adults only unless accompanied.
14 or more daily cruises (Blue Lagoon and turtle, lazy day, sunset party, fishing, boat safari) plus 6 private charter boats.
The Ministry of Transport department that licenses taxis, sets the taxi tariff, inspects school buses and handles road tax and vehicle matters online.
Petrolina's EV fast-charging brand on its forecourts, with the island's first 150 kW ultra-fast unit at Larnaca GSZ and plans for the biggest network.
Live fuel price observatory covering more than 300 stations, so you can find the cheapest unleaded near you before filling up.
Charger map listing about 341 EV charging locations across Cyprus with connector types and user reports.
Details checked 5 September 2026 against each business's own website or listing. Hours and prices change: confirm before you travel. Spotted an error? Tell us and we fix it the same day.
No. Uber's global cities list has no Cypriot city. Bolt is the ride-hailing app that works here (Ayia Napa, Famagusta free area, Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos), and CABCY dispatches licensed taxis at the official meter rate in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and both airports.
A single is 2.00 EUR in Limassol, Paphos and the Famagusta area, and 2.70 EUR cash or 2.00 EUR on a Motion card in Nicosia and Larnaca, under the national policy that took effect on 3 August 2026. Night singles (roughly 21:00 to 04:00) cost 3.00 EUR, or 4.70 EUR cash and 3.50 EUR by card in Nicosia and Larnaca. Children under 6 travel free.
Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs roughly hourly around the clock to its station on Kyrenias Avenue for 9 EUR one way, children up to 12 free, taking about 40 to 45 minutes. A metered taxi from the rank uses the official tariff (3.80 EUR plus 0.95 EUR per km by day), and pre-booked private transfers are priced per car.
There is no official fixed airport fare; taxis at the rank must run the meter. As a benchmark, Larnaca operator Acropolis quotes fixed prices for a 4-seat car from 59 EUR to Ayia Napa and from 65 EUR to Limassol or Protaras. Between 20:30 and 06:00 the night tariff applies on metered rides.
Not under any mainstream rental contract. Hertz Cyprus terms void every cover, including third party, if the car is driven into the northern part of the island, and the other firms apply the same rule. Park on the Republic side and walk across at Ledra Street, or hire a separate car in the north. Private cars can cross at seven checkpoints but need separate third-party insurance bought at the kiosk past the Republic's checkpoint.
Yes, a UK photocard licence is accepted. Paper UK licences need updating or an International Driving Permit. EU and EEA licences are accepted, and non-EU licences not in English or Greek generally need an IDP alongside them. Hertz sets a minimum age of 25 (21 to 24 on small cars with a 12 EUR per day surcharge); local firms often start at 21 with 3 years' driving.
Yes, in summer only. The Limassol to Piraeus ferry ran from 29 May to 1 September in 2026 with 22 round trips on the AF Marina, about 31 hours each way, from 40 EUR per passenger one way. A 2027 season on a similar pattern is expected but not yet announced. There is no ferry from the Republic to Israel, Lebanon, Egypt or Turkey.
Only from age 17. The minimum age rose from 14 to 17 on 19 May 2026, and a scooter ridden under age, on a pavement or ordinary road, or capable of more than 25 km/h can be fined on the spot and temporarily confiscated. Adults who let an under-17 ride are fined too. A helmet is required, with lights and a reflective vest at night.
Yes, and it is famously straightforward: Cyprus is the easiest legal wedding destination in Europe. Civil ceremonies take place at town halls such as Ayia Napa, Paphos, Peyia, Geroskipou and Polis Chrysochous, and many hotels and venues are licensed for civil ceremonies too.
It varies hugely by venue and season. As a general guide, expect anywhere from a few hundred euros for a simple town hall ceremony to several thousand for a full venue wedding, and prices change year to year. Venues quote on enquiry, so ask us and we will get you the real, current numbers for free.
Ayia Napa Town Hall is the most popular civil ceremony venue in Cyprus, with the sea right next door. It is quick, simple and legal, which is exactly why so many couples choose it.
Absolutely: bare feet in the sand with the turquoise sea behind you is the simplest and most romantic option of all. Beach ceremonies run at resorts such as Anassa, Columbia Beach Resort and Coral Beach, and at dedicated beach venues like Atlantida Beach. Take the sunset slot if you can.
Yes. Couples wanting tradition can have an Orthodox blessing in the mountains at Kykkos Monastery, with the civil ceremony done separately. There are also whitewashed chapels like the Agioi Anargyroi Chapel at Cape Greco, the classic Cyprus elopement photo spot, and Anassa has its own Byzantine-style chapel.
Yes. You can say your vows on a private yacht or catamaran, on charters of two to six hours with buffet or sit-down dining and DJ options, running out of Paphos and Latchi. The open sea and a sunset no venue can match.
Our directory lists 98 wedding venues across the island, from five-star icons and clifftop decks to wineries, village inns, beach gazebos and the town halls where the paperwork happens. Every venue quotes on enquiry and prices move season to season, so ask us and we will get you the real numbers and honest advice for free.
