Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is Cyprus’s busiest gateway, welcoming most visitors arriving from Europe. If it’s your first time renting a car here, here’s exactly what to expect from the moment you land to the moment you’re on the road.
What you’ll need at pickup
- A valid driving licence held for at least one year. EU, UK and most Western licences are accepted as-is; if yours isn’t in Latin script, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it.
- Your passport or national ID card.
- A credit or debit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit.
- Most companies, DriveNow included, require drivers to be at least 21–23 years old, sometimes with a small young-driver surcharge under 25.
How pickup works
We meet you right in the arrivals area at Larnaca Airport. Once you land, just call or message us and we’ll be waiting for you — we handle the paperwork and walk through the vehicle’s condition together, and you’re on the road within minutes of clearing customs, no shuttle bus to an off-site depot required.
Driving from the airport for the first time
Cyprus drives on the left, same as the UK — a quick adjustment if you’re used to right-hand traffic, but the A2 motorway out of Larnaca is wide, well-signed in both English and Greek, and roundabout-heavy rather than junction-heavy, which most visitors find easier than expected within the first ten minutes.
Getting from the airport
- Larnaca town: about 5 minutes
- Nicosia: about 45 minutes via the A2
- Limassol: about 55 minutes via the A2/A1
- Ayia Napa / Protaras: about 40–45 minutes via the A3
- Paphos: around 1 hour 45 minutes via the A1/A6
Before you drive off
Walk around the car with your rental agent and note any existing scratches or marks on the contract — a few photos on your phone are good practice too. Check the fuel policy (DriveNow uses a simple full-to-full policy: pick it up full, return it full) and confirm exactly what your insurance covers, including the excess amount in case of damage.
Booking tips
Larnaca is busiest in summer and around Orthodox Easter, when vehicle availability tightens fast. Booking a few weeks ahead — especially for SUVs and automatics — guarantees the model you want rather than whatever’s left on the day. If your flight is delayed, just call us when you land; we track arrivals and will be there waiting whenever you clear customs, so you’re never charged for circumstances outside your control.
Ready to book your Larnaca Airport pickup? Message DriveNow on WhatsApp or email Contact@DriveNowCy.com and we’ll meet you in arrivals.
