Transport in North Cyprus
Finding your way around North Cyprus is normally very simple, whether you decide to go it alone or use public transport. In Cyprus, towns and villages are well signposted so if you are finding your own way round it’s quite difficult to get lost; you can always use the mountains, which run east-west, to get your bearings!
When you first travel to North Cyprus it’s a good idea to buy a local map, hire a car and explore the area; it’s amazing the things you can discover!
Public transport in Cyprus
If you don’t fancy hiring a car then there are plenty of taxis or you can jump in a Dolmus, which is a kind of shared taxi (It will always have ‘dolmus’ indicated on it). These are much cheaper than hiring a private taxi and they run between and around all towns and villages.
There are no scheduled bus services. Instead minibuses with set routes written on them travel between towns and villages and will stop whenever someone flags them down. These buses are very cheap; for example a journey of 15km can cost as little as 2 Turkish Lire (about 80p). So, when trying to get around North Cyprus, these transport systems offer a cheaper alternative to car hire.
If you have children attending a local school, you will find that most provide school buses similar to the American school bus system. Some schools include the cost of this service within their fees, whilst others charge extra. School buses are normally very flexible and drop the children very close to their homes.
North Cyprus car hire
Northern Cyprus car hire is simple and inexpensive. You need to be 25 and have a valid UK or international driving licence. Driving is on the left, the same as the UK, and traffic laws such as the use of mobile phones whilst driving, drink driving and the use of seat belts are strictly enforced.
Prices range from £15 to £30 per day according the season and type of car hired. Luxury cars such as Mercedes are also available at a premium rate. There is normally a 3 day minimum rental period. Hire cars are easy to identify as they all have red number plates.
So, there are plenty of options available for you to find your way around North Cyprus – car rental offers a cheap option if you are travelling long distances and public transport is great for everyday use.
A range of car hire companies
Acmenya, Riversade Road, Alsancak, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8212736
- acmenya@superonline.com
Arizona Rent a car, Ecevit caddesi, vakıflar çarşısı, Blok B/11, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8151355
- 0090 524 8518127
- info@arionarentacar.com
Green Rent a car, Karaoğlanoğlu avenue, Alsancak, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8218837
- info@greenrentacar.com
Sun Rent a car, Abdi ipekçi Avenue, No10, Nicosia
- Tel
- 0090 392 2272303
- 0090 392 2278787
- info@sunrentacar.com
Abant Rent a car, P.O. Box 299, 12 İskenderun Street, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8154524
Gunray Rent a car, Dursun Ozsarac Street No 23, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8154255
- gunrayrentacar@hotmail.com
Kıbrıs Travel Services Ltd., P.O. Box 358, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8157555
- 0090 392 8158089
Pe-To Car Rentat, Alsancak, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 5428518377
- 0090 3928213088
- Car-rental@pe-to.com
Canlı Balık Rent a Car, 38 Kordon boyu cad., Liman önü, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8152128
- 0090 392 8152480
- info@canlibalikrental.com
Pacific Rent a car Ltd, 23 Ecevit Avenue, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 542 8521920
- info@pacific-rentals.com
Başpınar Rent a Car, Mayas apt.D.2, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8157106
- info@baspinar-rentals.com
Access Car Rental, 23 Ecevit Ave., Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 533 8611920
- info@cyprus-car.net
Karapasha & Sons, Opposite Mosque, Ozankoy, Kyrenia
- Tel
- 0090 392 8152079
Cyprop are experienced North Cyprus property developers and estate agents offering excellent investment property to buy in North Cyprus. If you are interested in buying a property here, why not take a look at our list of apartments and villas for sale in North Cyprus?