Driving in Cyprus: rules, speed limits, licence and fines

Cyprus drives on the left. Speed limits: 100 km/h on motorways (minimum 65 km/h), 80 km/h on main roads, 50 km/h in towns and 30 km/h near schools. Alcohol limit 0.05% BAC (0.02% for new drivers). No toll roads. Emergency number 112. Most Latin-script licences are accepted; otherwise bring an International Driving Permit.

Driving in Cyprus: rules, speed limits, licence and fines — key facts

Driving in Cyprus: rules, speed limits, licence and fines — questions and answers

Which documents do I need to rent a car in Cyprus?

A valid driving licence held for at least one year, a passport or ID, and a payment method. Licences in Latin script (EU, UK and most countries) are accepted; licences in Cyrillic or other non-Latin scripts need an International Driving Permit alongside them.

Do they drive on the left in Cyprus?

Yes, Cyprus drives on the left, British style. Speed limits are 100 km/h on motorways, 80 km/h on main roads and 50 km/h in towns, and there are no toll roads in the Republic of Cyprus.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Cyprus?

MAS Cars rents from age 19 with no driving experience required. Drivers aged 19–24 pay a young-driver fee of €10 per day, capped at €90 per rental.

Is car rental insurance included in Cyprus?

At MAS Cars full insurance (CDW, Theft Protection and Super CDW) is included in the price, with zero excess options available, so there is no forced upsell at the counter.

Do you deliver cars to Larnaca and Paphos airports?

Yes. Delivery and meet & greet at Larnaca Airport and Paphos Airport are free. Delivery to hotels and apartments anywhere in Cyprus is also free; only pickups between 23:00 and 08:00 carry a €50 out-of-hours fee.

What customers say — Google 5.0★ / 98+

First time driving on the left in Cyprus — the MAS Cars team walked me through everything and even took a short drive with me to build my confidence. Full insurance, no deposit, and the exact car I booked was waiting at the airport.

Anna K., United Kingdom — 2026-05-14, 5/5

Rented for 4 months while working in Limassol. Long-term rate was excellent, insurance and servicing included, and the team swapped the car when I needed a bigger one. Zero stress.

Maria G., Greece — 2026-01-25, 5/5

Booked via WhatsApp in 5 minutes. No credit card needed, no deposit, nothing blocked on the card. Car was clean, brand new automatic. Delivered right to Larnaca Airport arrivals — very smooth.

Dmitry S., Russia — 2026-04-22, 5/5

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MAS Cars, Limassol, Cyprus — WhatsApp +357 99927387, reservationsmascars1@gmail.com. Last updated 2026-08-17. Source: https://mascars.co/driving-guide.