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Car hire in Paphos is the western half of Cyprus on a single tank: the UNESCO archaeological park in the centre of town, Aphrodite's Rock 20 minutes away, the wild Akamas peninsula 1.5 hours up the coast. PFO airport sits 6.5–15 km from the city — about 20 minutes on the B6, with no long transfer drives.
Paphos is the most British-feeling city on the island. easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and British Airways all fly here from across the UK; there's a long-standing British community around Coral Bay, Peyia and Polis, English on every road sign, and pubs of the proper kind.
Paphos drives gently. Less traffic than Limassol, most sights within a half-hour radius — easy for families, and a forgiving start for anyone meeting left-hand traffic for the first time.
In low season, economy cars start near 26 USD a day, and Paphos prices usually sit a touch below LCA for the same category.
Picking up at PFO airport
PFO is a compact single-terminal airport, the second-largest on Cyprus. To the centre of Paphos it's 6.5–15 km and around 20 minutes on the B6 — none of the cross-island transfers other airports involve. International-chain desks sit in the arrivals hall; our local partners stand alongside, or meet you at the exit.
A couple from Manchester landed at PFO on a 7:10 morning Jet2 flight. Keys in hand by 7:35, late breakfast at Coral Bay by nine. No queue, no shuttle, no waiting on a transfer to a remote car park.
Local partners typically operate meet-and-greet: a representative meets you at the terminal exit with a sign, then drives you to a nearby office one or two kilometres from PFO. Pick-up takes ten to fifteen minutes. Local partners don't usually charge an airport surcharge; the international chains add 10–20 USD.
PFO occasionally has weather or flow delays. We track your flight by its number and wait as long as it takes — local partners don't bill a late-arrival fee. If you've flown into LCA but you're staying in Paphos, one-way LCA → PFO is offered by most partners with a 30–60 USD fee.
Volkswagen Polo in Cyprus
The service is super, all the workers are responsive !)
Toyota Yaris in Cyprus
It actually suzuki swift but efficiently done
Toyota Yaris in Cyprus
everything was good
Toyota Auris in Cyprus
it was perfect, no complaints whatsoever, 10/10. Thank you!
Ford Fiesta in Cyprus
All went well no issues very happy.
Nissan Note in Cyprus
everything went perfectly, they drove and picked it up on time, there were no nitpicks, formalities were at a minimum. There were no complaints about the car.
Nissan Micra in Cyprus
Everything was absolutely great with the car renting, we received the car on time, didn’t have to wait a single minute and it was in perfect conditions. The guys were very nice and made everything easy! I definetly recommend it! Thank you very much!!
Ford Focus in Cyprus
Everything went perfectly. People immediately got involved, they decided how they would bring the car! Well, in general, everything went great! Oh, the only thing is, the site says 1.6 diesel, but there is gasoline. And my friends have already advised you too)
Chevrolet Spark in Cyprus
Everything went great!))) We were very pleased with the car! However, like the weather, and Cyprus)))
Toyota Yaris in Cyprus
Everything thing went fine, easy pick up and no issues with the car. The only problem was the Y1 car park at the airport was not accessible when we had to drop off the car. If we had been in a rush then it could have been a problem. I know this is nothing to do with the car rental, however maybe a plan should be communicated in case this happens in the future. Many thanks!
Nissan Note in Cyprus
Convenient car in a very comfortable package. Brought directly to the apartment even ahead of schedule. I liked everything)
Toyota Auris in Cyprus
All was in order! There was no car right away on the desired day. But they reported that it would appear in two days. And so it was. In general, the condition of the car was fine. We didn't have any breakdowns, accidents or other troubles.
Nissan Note in Cyprus
Nice car in very good condition. Quality service. Timely meet-up at arrival and departure, fast paperwork. A nice bonus - child seat and 2nd driver free of charge. Thanks to Victor and Elias.
Parking in Paphos
After Limassol, Paphos feels like a holiday from parking: more spaces, cheaper rates, plenty of free options away from the centre. The headline tourist zones — the Kato Paphos harbour, the Tombs of the Kings, Coral Bay — each have their own logic.
The harbour at Kato Paphos has a blue zone: 1–2 USD per hour in business hours, payable by meter or the easyPark app. The archaeological park has a dedicated car park, usually free or close to it. The Tombs of the Kings has a free car park of 100+ spaces — no queues even in summer.
Coral Bay is the one spot in Paphos where parking gets tight in summer. Arrive before 11 or after 4; at midday the nearby car parks are full and circling is no fun.
On Sundays and public holidays nearly all blue zones are free. Double yellow means no stopping — enforcement is particularly tight around the harbour and the castle, with fines around 95 USD plus towing.
If you're staying in Kato Paphos, the simplest plan is to leave the car at the hotel and walk. Archaeological park, harbour and seafront are 10–15 minutes on foot.
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Why our Paphos booking is easier
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Met at PFO arrivals by flight number
Your representative is at the terminal exit; keys in your hand within five to ten minutes.
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4×4 hire with off-road cover for Akamas
Tick the "4×4 + off-road" filter at booking so Lara Beach and Avakas Gorge don't become a financial trap.
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Free delivery along the west coast
Your hotel in Coral Bay, Peyia, Latchi or Polis, with no airport surcharge.
Akamas and the standard-insurance trap
Akamas is why most Paphos visitors book a 4×4. It's the national park at the island's western tip: Lara Beach where loggerhead turtles nest (laying May–July, hatching August–September), Avakas Gorge, the Blue Lagoon and the Baths of Aphrodite.
What to know in advance
The road to the park entrance is tarmac and works for any car. Inside, the surface turns to dirt and loose stone: Lara, Avakas Gorge and Fontana Amorosa aren't reachable in a saloon without risking damage. Standard CDW does not cover off-road incidents — scrape the underbody on a rock and it's on you.
The most expensive Paphos mistake is a compact in Akamas. A stone through the sump guard or a shredded off-road tyre is the full repair bill — no insurer will look at it.
The no-4×4 alternative
The Blue Lagoon is nicer from the water anyway. Boat trips from Latchi (50 minutes on tarmac) run 25–40 USD per person, sail along the Akamas cliffs and stop in the lagoon for swimming.
If Akamas and turtles are in the plan, book a 4×4 with off-road cover. If it's only the Blue Lagoon, a compact and a Latchi boat ticket get the job done.
Frequent Questions
Yes — there's a free car park of 100+ spaces, with no queueing even in summer. The site entry ticket is around 3.50 USD. The same goes for the Peyia sea caves and the Edro III shipwreck — generous free parking right at the viewpoints.
About 6.5–15 km and 15–20 minutes on the B6. PFO is a compact single-storey airport — terminal exit to keys takes five to ten minutes after baggage. If you're staying in Coral Bay add another 25 minutes north on the E701; for Polis it's about an hour.
easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com and British Airways operate to Paphos from London (Gatwick, Stansted, Luton), Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Belfast and Dublin. By UK volume, PFO is Cyprus's main British gateway. Book the car at the same time as the flight — in summer the fleet is taken a month or two ahead.
For the park entrance and tarmac approaches, no. For Lara Beach, Avakas Gorge and Fontana Amorosa you do — those are dirt and loose stone inside the park. Standard CDW does not cover off-road incidents. If you want to see the whole peninsula by car, book a 4×4 with explicit off-road cover.
Boat trips run 25–40 USD per person, lasting 2.5–4 hours including a swimming and snorkelling stop in the lagoon itself. It's a sensible alternative to a 4×4: the road to Latchi is tarmac (50 minutes from Paphos), the boat handles the wild stretch.
Egg-laying runs May to July; hatching August to September; peak interest June and August. Access is 4×4 only, on a marked track from the car park, and viewing is at distance. No torches and no closer than five metres — WWF volunteers manage the site through the season.
Astromeritis-Zodia, in the west — about 80 km and 1.5 hours north-east on the A6 plus the B9. It's the nearest car checkpoint from Paphos. The alternative is Metehan in Nicosia (about 130 km, 2 hours), better for trips to Kyrenia. Buy the Turkish policy at the checkpoint before crossing.
About 25 km and 20 minutes south-east on the B6. The best time is sunset: park 30 minutes before, walk down to the viewpoint, watch the rock catch the last light. The car park is free and large, with a kiosk and toilets.
Around 15 km and 20 minutes north on the E701. Coral Bay is Paphos's main family beach — golden sand, sun-loungers, restaurants. Summer parking is the busiest in the area: arrive before 11:00 or after 16:00. The Peyia sea caves are five minutes further north.
Yes — one-way PFO → LCA is a popular pattern, with a fee of around 30–60 USD depending on the car. A neat itinerary: arrive into Paphos, tour the west and Troodos, hand the car over in Larnaca before flying home. Tick the one-way option at booking — high-season availability is sometimes capped.
Yes — it's one of the gentler starts on the island. Traffic is lighter than in Limassol, the main routes are wide, and signs are in English. PFO to Coral Bay is a forgiving first stretch — twenty minutes of an uncomplicated road, after which you're settled.
Kato Paphos is the walkable choice — archaeological park, harbour, restaurants. Coral Bay is family-friendly, with a strong British feel and the beach a short walk away. Polis and Latchi are the quietest, ideal for the Blue Lagoon and Akamas. A car is essential in all three, and a 4×4 if you're really aiming for Akamas.
About an hour north on the B6 and the mountain road. Omodos and the southern Krasochoria villages are shared with the Limassol pages, but from Paphos the drive is longer. If wineries are the main goal, basing in Limassol is a better fit, or plan an overnight in a village and drive back the following morning.
Technically yes, in practice it's not worth it. Narrow one-way lanes, limited parking, summer congestion. Leave the car in the blue zone along Apostolou Pavlou or at the archaeological park and walk in: the harbour, castle and seafront restaurants are 5–10 minutes on foot.
In most cases yes — third-party UK excess policies (iCarhireinsurance, Questor, Worldwide Insure and similar) cover Cyprus and Paphos by extension. They reimburse the excess after the supplier has charged you, rather than replacing the supplier's CDW. Carry a printout, check the territory list, and remember the policy doesn't extend to the TRNC.