Car Rental in Protaras
Car rental services are offered by both large international companies (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Sixt) and small (up to a dozen cars) Cypriot firms. There is no shortage of cars even in "high season" - you can not book a car in advance. At the same time, the farther away from large hotels and crowds of tourists, the more inexpensive will be the car rental in Protaras.
Tourists from 21 to 70 years old can rent a car (up to 25 years will take a surcharge) with 3 years of driving experience. An international driver's license is not required, a national driver's license is sufficient. Local companies can lower the age requirement to 18 years old and the driving experience to 2 years.
The price of car rental in Protaras depends on the season, the length of the rental (the longer the rental period, the cheaper the rental in Protaras), insurance, the cost of fuel, and additional services such as a child seat or navigator. The average price of a middle-class car is from 30 EUR to 35 EUR per day. Bargaining in Cyprus is appropriate - you can "bargain" 5-10% discount from the original price. Most rental companies rent cars for at least three days.
The local companies in Protaras can rent a car without a deposit. Drivers should be aware that Cyprus is a left-hand drive country, and right-hand jamming does not work here. Driving with a phone in your hand is subject to a fine of 85 EUR, and driving with a seatbelt on is 100 EUR.
Parking in Protaras is not a problem even in summer. Parking lots are marked with Parking signs or white stripes on the asphalt and can be municipal (1 hour - 1 EUR, for non-payment there is a fine of 9 EUR) or private (2-3 EUR). Parking is prohibited in yellow striped areas.
