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Cyprus Car Hire Services

In addition to being the third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus offers a wealth of picturesque destination points to explore. One of the most breathtaking spots is Nicosia where the last remaining divided capital is unveiled. There is also the beautiful Paphos resort located on the south west side of the island.

Cyprus is widely known for its beautiful beaches that offer endless miles of sandy beaches and crystal clear ocean waters. Some of the most notable beaches include Konnos, Fig Tree and Makronissos. South end island beach locations worth mentioning are along the Akamas Peninsula Polis and Latchi.

The mythological goddess of love, Venus, began life on the island of Cyprus. This exudes a feeling of love and romance over the entire island. Mountain ranges, beaches and local quaint cafes and shopping centers all play into this feeling. Everywhere a visitor turns in Cyprus, there is no doubt going to be a remarkable sight to hold. One of the best ways to explore all the beauty and wonder that is the island of Cyprus is with a Cyprus car hire service. This affords guests the luxury of exploring the island in a manner that suits personal interest as opposed to pre determined guided tours.

With the luxury of hire cars, travelers are free to explore such locations as the Troodos Mountains or one of nine Byzantine churches scattered about Cyprus. These churches are world renowned for the fabulous interior architectural aspects.  Cyprus car hire services rates average from 23€ to 56€ per day depending on the rental location and the duration of the car hire rental period.

Many car hire service locations are available at the Cyprus international airport. Additional locations can be found throughout the island. Large fleets of rental cars are made available making car hire services in Cyprus economical and effortless.

When making use of a car services in Cyprus, there are a few things to keep in mind. Cyprus maintains four main roadways that connect the major cities of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Ayia, Napa and Paphos to one another. These roadways all span out from these cities to smaller, outlying destinations perfect for a Cyprus car hire day trip. 

To rent a car in Cyprus a driver will need to provide a drivers license from a home location, a passport or identification card and a valid credit card to pay for the service. The practice of utilizing mobile phones will driving is strictly prohibited in Cyprus. The only exception to this rule is when a driver elects to use a ‘hands free’ communication device.

General traffic rules in Cyprus require drivers to drive on the left side of the road. When going through a roundabout, the traffic right of way rests with cars to the right of the driver. Roadway signs are presented in English and Greek languages. Posted speed limits are 50 km/h inside a city, 80 km/h on a regional roadway and 100 km/h on the motorways. Gas stations are open 24 hours a day and sell premium, unleaded and diesel fuels. Above all else, always remember to drive safe when on the roadways of Cyprus.
 
 

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