Car rental service in Cyprus gains popularity each year. In Protaras, a relatively small tourist resort, a hire car will help you not only get from hotel to beach in comfort but also explore a fascinating part of the world. This quiet family resort is located relatively far from the main tourist destinations — just 13km from Ayia Napa and 71km from Larnaca. And you will get there by car before you know it.
You get the best of two worlds — recreation at a quiet place and all entertainments of a popular resort. And, of course, you'll be able to visit one-of-a-kind caves and see the nearby windmills located about 10km from the town. Car hire in Protaras enables you to explore the Windmill Valley without putting your body to the test of two things — hot weather and buses — that can be tolerated separately but are hardly tolerable together.
We recommend that you book a car in Cyprus in advance online. Many car hire companies on the island do not guarantee either availability of a suitable vehicle by the time of your arrival or good terms and conditions. Booking a car on our website will guarantee you both.
Car hire prices in Protaras
The average cost of a one-day car rental. The number is calculated based on the bookings of the previous three years. It takes into account the rental of cars across all classes.
Who can rent a car and which documents are required
To sign a rental agreement, you’ll need your bank card, ID or passport, and driving license.
There are several standard car insurance options.
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The demand for car rental services in Protaras
The occupancy rate of the car rental fleets by month. For example, most cars are being rented in August, which means that this month has the smallest amount of available vehicles. The higher the percentage of the car fleet workload, the earlier it is worth booking a car to choosing the best option at the best price.
Driving in Protaras
Driving in a quiet resort town, such as Protaras, is very easy, even though it uses left-hand traffic. Exiting parking lots and turning at intersections can be a bit of a challenge, but not a problem. When driving is second nature to you, you have to focus so that your hands do not steer the car to the right-hand lane instead of the left-hand lane “automatically”.
Apart from that, road surface, marking, and traffic signs are just fine.
Filling stations in Protaras
Fuel stations sell Unleaded 95, Super Unleaded 98 or Euro Diesel. There’s an EKO petrol station on the Pernera to Protaras road.
Filling stations are open:
- Mon - Fri: 6am - 6pm
- Sat: 6am - 4pm
- Sun: Closed
Automated filling stations work 24/7. Refuelling your car in Protaras should not be a problem.
However, please note that when you pay by card, an amount of €60 will be temporarily blocked, irrespective of the actual fuel cost. If you are not okay with it, you can pay in cash.
Parking in Protaras
Protaras has both paid (about €0.5 per hour) and free parking spaces.
Free parking is available near supermarkets, churches, and landmarks during opening hours.
Cars must be parked only in the direction of travel at all parking facilities in Protaras. The penalty for violation of this rule is a sizeable fine of €100.
Mobile service
You can buy a SIM card literally anywhere. Tourists should not go for the cheapest SIM cards and should opt for special tourist SIM cards sold at €10-15.
Is insurance included in the rental price? If not, what is the additional cost?
Hello! The TLP insurance is included in the rental price for all cars on our website. The CDW or SCDW insurance is not available for some cars or is offered at an additional cost. On the car’s page, you can find the insurance details and cost for the entire rental period.
Good afternoon. Can I change the car after booking?
Hello! To change your booking details, please send an email to [email protected] with your voucher number in the subject line. In the body of your email, please explain which details you would like to change.
Hello! Are rental cars equipped with navigation systems?
Hello! No, navigation is optional equipment. The rental company will only provide it if this equipment is included in your booking.
Good afternoon. When booking a car on your website, can I make an advance payment from my card and pay the remaining amount in cash? Is the deposit blocked on the card used to pay for the booking?
Hello! Advance payment is a part of the rental price, which you pay on our website by card only. When booking a car, you only make an advance payment of 15-20% of the rental price. And you will pay the remaining amount when you pick up your car. The bank card details you used to pay the deposit are not linked to the booking. So, you can pay the deposit with a different card when you pick up your car. In the profile of each car, you will find the information on how you can pay the deposit and the remaining amount. You will also see the terms and methods of returning the deposit in cash.
Can I return the car later than my original drop-off time?
If you need to return the car later than your original drop-off time, please, get in touch with car rental company (contact information you can find in your car rental voucher) or with Localrent Customer Support Team.
Hello, is it easy to drive in Cyprus?
For experienced driver it should not be a problem, but anyway it will require all your attention before you start to adopt (usually within a day, but it is pretty much individual). For non-experienced drivers we suggest to choose low traffic roads until you feel you are safe to drive. It may take 2-3 days to get used to traffic.
Hello, Will I have to leave a deposit when I pick up the car?
Hello. It depends on the car you have chosen. The amount and method of deposit's payment also depend on the car. This information is indicated in the car car booking form. The deposit is refunded to you in full amount if the car is not damaged and all rental conditions are met. To select a car without a deposit, use the appropriate filter in the search bar. The site will automatically show you all cars without a deposit.
How do I return my rental car?
Hello. Car rental company representative will come to meet you and to pick up the car at the location which you specified in your booking. Sometimes you can agree directly with car rental company that you just leave the keys on reception of your hotel, or leave the car at airport parking lot - but this is an exception and must be preliminary agreed with car rental company.