Cheap car rental in Cyprus – 4 valuable tips for driving in Cyprus

When you decide to rent a cheap car in Cyprus, you may want to follow these 4 valuable tips for driving in Cyprus:

1- Parking

Along a single yellow line, loading and unloading is permitted, but parking is prohibited at all times. Parking and waiting is prohibited along a double yellow line. Registered disabled parking is free.

Parking spaces (private and municipal) are located in the city center and cost approximately 1.70 euros – 3.00 euros for half a day of parking. Parking areas in the city center are controlled by parking meters. Weekdays during office hours, the cost per hour is 0.80 Euros – 2.00 Euros. On Saturday afternoons, all day Sundays and holidays, the parking meter is out of service.

2- Highway Safety – Speed ​​Limits and Rules for Children

Remember, you drive on the LEFT side of the road. The same as in the UK. Distances and highway speed limits are given in kilometers and kilometers per hour. The maximum speed limit on highways is 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) and the lower speed limit is 65 kilometers per hour (40 miles per hour).

In built-up areas, the speed limit is generally 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour).

Children under the age of five should not, under any circumstances, sit in the front passenger seat. Children from five to ten years of age can occupy the front passenger seat only if a suitable child seat belt has been fitted.

The use of seat belts is mandatory.

Driving with 3 drinks

It is an offense if you are caught driving or in charge of a motor vehicle OR pedal bike with your alcohol concentration above the prescribed limit. The prescribed blood limit is 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood. The prescribed limit on breath is 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath.

If you were thinking of having that relaxing drink after your meal, be very careful if you drive in Cyprus. Police officers are usually on patrol, Friday nights and Saturday nights.

4- Type of Fuel and Cost

If you are not sure about the type of fuel, check the fuel filter door of your car. Contact the rental agency or the staff at the gas station. Fuel is generally around 20 pence cheaper per liter (unleaded), compared to the UK.

When you decide to rent a cheap car in Cyprus, these 4 tips will be very useful.