Where to rent a car in Northern Cyprus?
Public transportation in Northern Cyprus is not well-developed, so if you need freedom of movement, a car is essential on the island.
Due to the unique status of the republic, well-known rental companies do not enter the market, and it is also impossible to find a car through aggregators. However, there are several ways to rent a car and explore the island.
How to Rent a Car in Northern Cyprus?
- Use the services of rental companies
- Rent a car from a private individual
- Book a car through your hotel
- Find a car for rent on forums
Car Rental Companies in Northern Cyprus
There are several relatively large companies on the island that can provide officially rented cars - they will have red license plates (for information about color differentiation of license plates in Cyprus, read here), and you will sign a contract with them.
- Peto rentacar
- Fly rent a car (RU)
- Baspinar rentals
- Atoll rentacar
- Dark and blue
- British rentacar
- Ayaz rentacar
- Oscar rentacars
- Bellapais rentacar
- Niz rentacar
- Serim rentacar
- Green rentacar
- Sun rentacar
- Koc rentacar
- Nurel rentacar
- GM Cyprus rentacar
- Green Valley rentacar
- Kibris Tatilin
Renting a Car from a Private Individual
Many private individuals rent out their cars, but we do not recommend this option, especially if the car has white license plates. In this case, your legal protection will be extremely low, and insurance will not cover expenses when operated by a third party. For more information on this, read here.
Booking a Car through Your Hotel
Reception managers at large hotels will be happy to offer you a rental car from one of the companies they collaborate with. However, the cost will be higher due to intermediation.
Finding a Car for Rent on Forums
On the largest Telegram forum in Northern Cyprus in the "Rent a Car" section, you will easily find numerous offers, mostly from Russian-speaking agencies. It is worth clarifying the insurance details and ensuring that the car has red license plates.
Frequently Asked Questions about Car Rental in Northern Cyprus
How much does car rental cost in Northern Cyprus?
Prices on the island start from 30 euros per day, and with some luck, you can find options for 25 euros. However, cheaper rental cars are often older, less fuel-efficient, and may have defects, so saving money may not be worth it in the end.
What should I pay attention to when renting a car in Northern Cyprus?
It is important to check the color of the license plates. Only cars with red license plates are officially rented out. They are registered in a special registry and have insurance coverage that applies to third parties.
Can I rent a convertible or luxury car?
Yes, such offers are available. It's worth noting that in this case, the rental cost will be significantly higher. You can search for such offers on rental company websites (list provided above) or on the Telegram car rental forum.
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Born and raised in Yekaterinburg, visited more than 40 countries, lived in the USA for some time, and in 2022, moved to Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (now Ural Federal University), Faculty of Political Science and Sociology. Professional Experience: Since 2008, worked in the…