Northern Cyprus Car Hire — Your Complete Guide
Northern Cyprus (officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, TRNC / KKTC) sits on the northern third of the island of Cyprus and is one of the most rewarding self-drive destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Sur Car Hire has been renting cars in North Cyprus since 1979. This page is the central hub for everything you need to know about renting a car in northern Cyprus: where to pick up, what to expect on the roads, how distances work between the main towns, and which fleet category fits your trip.
The geography in five minutes
Northern Cyprus is small but varied — you can drive from the western tip near Yeşilirmak to the eastern Karpaz peninsula in roughly four hours without rushing. The five main bases for visitors are: Kyrenia (Girne) on the north coast, with its Venetian harbour and the Beşparmak (Five-Finger) mountain range as a backdrop; Nicosia (Lefkoşa) inland, the world's only divided capital and the seat of TRNC government; Famagusta (Gazimağusa) on the east coast, with its medieval walls and the ghost-town of Varosha just south; Iskele (İskele) and the Long Beach hotel strip further north on the east coast, home to most of the new resort developments; and Ercan Airport (ECN), the main entry point — though Larnaca Airport (LCA) in the south of Cyprus is also used by some travellers via the border crossings.
Why a hire car is the right choice for North Cyprus
- Public transport is limited — long-distance buses cover the main triangle (Girne / Lefkoşa / Mağusa) but reach the Karpaz peninsula, Yeşilirmak, or specific beaches infrequently.
- Distances are short — Ercan Airport to Kyrenia is 45 minutes, Kyrenia to Famagusta is about 75 minutes, and you can comfortably base yourself in one town and day-trip everywhere else.
- Roads are paved and well-signed on the main coastal and inland routes. Right-hand drive (steering wheel on the right) — driving is on the LEFT side of the road, the same as the UK.
- Fuel is widely available, parking is free or cheap, and there are very few toll roads. The economics favour a rental over taxi-by-taxi sightseeing as soon as you plan more than one day-trip.
- Our hire cars must stay in North Cyprus — the insurance does not cover the south, so the car cannot be taken across the Green Line.
Pickup locations — choose your base
Choose one of our pickup points, or have the car delivered free to your hotel or address in our delivery areas. Each location page below covers driving distances and local FAQs.
Аренда авто в аэропорту Ercan (ECN), Северный Кипр
Аренда авто в аэропорту Ercan (ECN), Северный Кипр. Получение в аэропорту, без депозита при бронировании, остаток — при передаче. Семейная компания с 1979 г.
Аренда авто в Kyrenia (Girne), Северный Кипр
Аренда авто в Kyrenia (Girne), Сев. Кипр. Бесплатная доставка в отель или по адресу в зонах доставки, без депозита при бронировании. Семейная фирма с 1979 г.
Аренда авто в Lefkoşa (Nicosia), Северный Кипр
Аренда авто в Lefkoşa (Lefkosa / Nicosia), Сев. Кипр. Бесплатная доставка в отель или по адресу в зонах доставки, бронь без депозита. Семейная фирма с 1979 г.
Аренда авто в Famagusta (Gazimağusa), Северный Кипр
Аренда авто в Famagusta (Gazimağusa/Mağusa), Сев. Кипр. Бесплатная доставка в отель или по адресу в зонах доставки, бронь без депозита. Семейная фирма с 1979 г.
Аренда авто в Iskele — прокат автомобилей в Long Beach, Северный Кипр
Аренда авто в Iskele от семейной компании из Boğaz, İskele, с 1979 года. Бесплатная доставка в отели Long Beach в наших зонах доставки, бронь без депозита.
Аренда авто в Boğaz — наш офис в Boğaz, İskele
Аренда авто в Boğaz от семейной компании с офисом в Boğaz, İskele. Сдаём автомобили в аренду на Северном Кипре с 1979 года. Без депозита при бронировании.
Аренда авто в Long Beach — доставка в отель, Северный Кипр
Аренда авто в Long Beach (Uzun Kumsal), бесплатная доставка в отели в зонах доставки. Семейная компания с 1979 года, офис рядом в Boğaz. Бронь без депозита.
Аренда авто в Bafra — доставка на курорт, Северный Кипр
Прокат автомобилей в Bafra, бесплатная доставка в отели в наших зонах доставки. Семейная компания с 1979 года, офис рядом в Boğaz, İskele. Бронь без депозита.
Just need a taxi or airport transfer?
If you only need a ride from the airport, we also run taxi transfers from Ercan, Larnaca and Paphos airports to Famagusta, İskele, Long Beach and the Karpaz.
See taxi & transfer pageNorthern Cyprus car hire FAQ
Is it better to hire a car at Ercan Airport or in town?+
Pick up at Ercan if you want to drive directly to your hotel; pick up in town if you plan to spend the first day or two on foot and only need the car for excursions.
Which side of the road do you drive on in Northern Cyprus?+
The left, with the steering wheel on the right — the same convention as the UK, Ireland, Australia and the south of Cyprus. Roundabouts go clockwise. Speed limits are 100 km/h on dual carriageways, 65 km/h on rural roads and 50 km/h in towns.
Can I drive a TRNC hire car to the south (Republic of Cyprus)?+
No. Our cars must stay in North Cyprus — the insurance does not cover the south.
What is the minimum age to rent a car?+
The minimum driver age is 26.
How far apart are the main towns?+
Ercan Airport to Kyrenia is roughly 45 minutes, Ercan to Nicosia 30 minutes, Ercan to Famagusta 40 minutes, Ercan to Iskele 35 minutes. Kyrenia to Famagusta is about 75 minutes; Iskele to Karpaz tip is around 80 minutes.
Are there toll roads or congestion charges?+
No — there are no toll roads or congestion charges anywhere in TRNC. Town-centre parking is mostly free; a small handful of city centres have paid street parking but rates are nominal.
Reserve a car for your TRNC trip
Live GBP pricing on your dates — economy hatchback through 7-seat minivan. No deposit at booking. Pay at handover.
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