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Driving in Paphos: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You'll need your driving licence, passport and a credit card to rent a car in Paphos.
Most visitors can use their regular licence. You may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your licence isn't in English, so check with your rental company before booking. Bring ID that matches your reservation details.
Navigating city driving
Road signs are clear, and main routes are easy to follow.
Driving in Paphos is simple, with light traffic outside the harbour. Coastal roads can slow during busy holiday periods. Roundabouts are common, and navigation apps help you move easily between the old town, beaches and nearby villages.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
There are no toll roads or emissions zones in and around Paphos.
Cyprus has no motorway tolls, so you won't pay extra to use main routes. Some beaches and historic sites have small parking fees, but everyday driving across the region is free and straightforward.
Parking your car in Paphos
Parking is usually easy, especially outside the harbour area.
Many streets have free spaces, and hotels often include parking. The harbour gets busy in summer, so public car parks are a safer choice. Always check signposts for paid zones or time limits before leaving your car.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find, and EV charging stations in Paphos are limited.
Petrol stations sit along main roads and near the town centre. Electric drivers will find only a few charging points in the area, so apps like PlugShare help you check availability before longer journeys.
Local driving style and tips
Drivers are relaxed, and traffic feels calm across most of Paphos.
Village and coastal roads can be narrow with sharp bends. You may see scooters in busier areas, so keep a steady speed and leave extra room when passing parked cars or approaching blind corners.
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The most popular car rental companies in Paphos

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Hiring a car in Paphos: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAutorent Cyprus
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price71 €
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Paphos

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Paphos that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Paphos for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Paphos avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Paphos, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Paphos car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Paphos will set you back around 71 € per day or 64 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Paphos is a compact SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Paphos are currently Flizzr and Alamo.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Paphos is currently January.
On average, around 64 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Paphos is 62 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Paphos for a whole month is 807 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Paphos, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Paphos that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Paphos.
Most places – Paphos included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 19 € per day. The average price per day is around 71 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Autorent Cyprus, Get Your Car and Aercar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Auto-Union as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Paphos.