Car Rental in Kyrenia (Girne), North Cyprus
Kyrenia — Girne in Turkish — is the prettiest harbour town in North Cyprus and the base most visitors pick for exploring the northern coast, the Beşparmak mountains and the Karpaz panhandle. Sur Car Hire has been renting cars in North Cyprus since 1979 and delivers to Kyrenia hotels, the marina and the city centre. You don't need to taxi to a depot — we bring the car to where you're staying. Free delivery covers the full Kyrenia city limits including Karaoğlanoğlu, Alsancak, Lapta and Çatalköy, plus the major hotels along the seafront: Merit Royal, Cratos, Acapulco, Lord's Palace and the harbour-side Mercure. Kyrenia sits 35–45 minutes from Ercan Airport via the new dual carriageway through Lefkoşa and roughly 60 minutes from Gazimağusa over the eastern coast road. From here St. Hilarion Castle is a 20-minute climb up the Beşparmak ridge and Bellapais Abbey is 10 minutes uphill from the seafront — both signposted from the harbour.
How Kyrenia delivery works
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Choose Kyrenia as your pickup point and add your hotel or address in the booking note.
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We agree a meeting window (typically a 30-minute slot) and confirm by WhatsApp.
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Our driver delivers the car, walks you through it, takes the paperwork and leaves — no extra delivery fee inside the Kyrenia city limits.
Why rent in Kyrenia with us
- Free hotel/marina delivery anywhere in the Kyrenia city limits.
- Locally owned — direct WhatsApp line to the office, not a call centre.
- Honest pricing in GBP, no surprise extras at handover.
- Roadside support across North Cyprus, including the Beşparmak passes.
Our Kyrenia fleet
We keep economy cars for couples and weekend trips, mid-size SUVs for the mountain roads up to Bellapais and St. Hilarion, and minivans for group transfers between Kyrenia hotels and Ercan Airport. All cars are right-hand drive (UK style) and serviced in-house.
Nissan March
Nissan Note
Nissan Latio
Nissan Wingroad
Mazda Demio
Toyota Ractic
Kyrenia car hire FAQ
Do you deliver to Kyrenia hotels free of charge?+
Yes. Delivery to any hotel inside the Kyrenia city limits — including Merit Royal, Cratos, Acapulco, Lord's Palace and the harbour area — is free. Drop-off back at the same point is also free.
How long does it take to drive from Kyrenia to Ercan Airport?+
Around 35–45 minutes via the new dual carriageway through Lefkoşa. We recommend leaving Kyrenia 2 hours before international departure.
Are the mountain roads to St. Hilarion and Bellapais safe to drive?+
Yes — the roads are paved, narrow but well-maintained. We recommend a small SUV (Duster, Yeti or similar) if you plan to visit several mountain villages, but any of our cars can handle the main routes.
Can I cross the Green Line from Kyrenia into Larnaca or Paphos?+
TRNC-registered hire cars normally cannot enter the Republic of Cyprus because TRNC vehicle registration is not recognised on the southern side. If you need to combine North and South Cyprus, ask us before you book — we can discuss cross-border options.
Reserve a car in Kyrenia
Pick your dates, tell us your hotel and we'll meet you there. No upfront payment required — pay at handover in GBP cash or by card.