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📍 Paphos International Airport (PFO): on the west coast of Cyprus, a short drive east of Paphos, with a motorway towards Limassol and the east.
Why Rent a Car at Paphos Airport
The west coast is more spread out than it first looks: the old harbour and archaeological park at Kato Paphos, the villages of the hills, the beaches at Coral Bay and the wild Akamas peninsula are all separate drives. Buses are slow and infrequent outside the town, and taxis add up over a week. A rental car gives you the freedom to start early and avoid the beach crowds.
Our advice: pick up at the airport if you land in daylight and are comfortable on the left, or ask the provider to deliver it to your hotel in Paphos or Peyia. Book for the days you explore rather than the whole stay if you will spend several days at the pool.
Drive Times from PFO
Times are approximate and change a lot with the hour and the season; use a live navigation app for the real figure.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Paphos (Kato Paphos) | ~12–15 km | about 15–25 min |
| Peyia / Coral Bay | ~25–30 km | about 30–40 min |
| Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou) | ~25–30 km | about 30–40 min |
| Limassol | ~65–70 km | about 55–70 min |
| Polis / Latchi | ~55–60 km | about 1–1.25 hours |
| Troodos (Platres) | ~85–95 km | about 1.5–2 hours |
| Larnaca Airport (LCA) | ~140–150 km | about 1.5–2 hours |
Picking Up at PFO: Meeting Points and Late Arrivals
How the car is handed over depends on the agency: some meet you in the arrivals area, some in the car park, some at a nearby yard with a shuttle, and many deliver to a hotel in Paphos, Peyia or Coral Bay. Use the "Specify location" option in the search to choose, and do not rely on a named counter unless it is written on the car card. If your flight is late, give the provider your flight number.
Late arrival? Paphos Airport has fewer flights than Larnaca, so late arrivals can leave you with few other options. Give the provider your flight number, confirm the meeting point and any out-of-hours fee, and check that the number on your voucher answers messages.
Documents and Age
- Valid driving licence, usually held for at least a year; minimum age is typically 21 (23 or 25 for larger or premium cars)
- Your national driving licence and, depending on where it was issued, an International Driving Permit (IDP) — licences from the EU and the UK are generally accepted for visitors, while other licences may need an IDP, so ask the agency what it requires before you travel
- Passport and the booking voucher
- A payment method that matches the offer: many agencies block the deposit on a credit card; use the No deposit or No credit card filter if you need an alternative
What Affects the Price of a Rental at PFO
We do not quote a fixed price here, because rates for the same car change with dates and availability. Look at the live search for your exact days. The main factors:
- Season: July and August are the hottest and busiest months, and Easter and the school holidays also push prices up; spring and autumn are milder and usually cheaper, and winter is quiet on the coast
- Car class: an automatic SUV or pick-up costs clearly more than a compact car
- Rental length: weekly and longer rentals usually lower the daily rate
- Insurance level: full coverage adds a daily amount but often removes the deposit
- Pick-up and return place: airport and out-of-hours pick-up, delivery and one-way returns can carry fees
When you compare, look at the total with full coverage, not the base rate alone.
Cyprus Insurance and Deposit Explained
With basic insurance the excess — your share of any damage — can be large and the agency blocks a deposit. Full coverage brings the excess close to zero and, with many local agencies, means no deposit. Typical exclusions are tyres, glass, the underbody, interior damage and lost keys, and the cover is not valid off-road. Fines and parking are billed separately, and cover usually does not extend to the northern part of the island. Photograph the car with the agent at pick-up and return and make sure all damage is in the acceptance document.
Coast Roads and the Akamas Peninsula
The road from the airport to Paphos and on to Peyia is paved and busy in summer. The Akamas peninsula to the north has a good road to the edge of the national park, but beyond that the tracks are rough, and insurance is not valid on unpaved roads — use a licensed boat or jeep tour for the Blue Lagoon and Lara areas rather than driving the tracks. Check the weather before mountain drives, and fill the tank before leaving the coast.
Driving Near PFO: Roads and Habits
The A6 and the coast road join Paphos to Limassol and the west coast villages; the roundabouts are clockwise and drivers move quickly. In the old part of Paphos and at the harbour, parking is limited in summer. In the hills above the coast, roads are narrow with sharp bends and few barriers; take them slowly.
- Traffic drives on the left, as in the UK; look right when pulling out and take roundabouts clockwise
- Speed limits are signed (typically 50 km/h in towns, around 80 km/h on main roads and up to 100 km/h on motorways); speed cameras and police checks are used, so follow the signs
- Strict drink-driving limit with heavy penalties — the safest rule is zero alcohol before driving
- No handheld phone; seatbelts are compulsory and children need a suitable seat
- Mountain roads in the Troodos can be icy or snowy in winter, and heat and fatigue are a risk on summer drives
- Do not take the car off the paved road, onto beaches or onto rough forest tracks: insurance is not valid there
- Crossing to the northern part of the island is allowed only with the agency's permission and extra insurance, which is often not covered — ask first
- A rental car stays on the island; it cannot be taken abroad or on a ferry
- The Akamas tracks are not covered by insurance; do not drive them in a standard rental car
Best Day Trips from Paphos Airport by Car
Car Rental at Other Cyprus Pick-Up Points
If your trip starts elsewhere, pick up closer to your first night and save a long drive after landing.