Tips for driving your rental car in Cyprus
If you're travelling to Cyprus, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Cyprus is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Nicosia counts 270000 inhabitants. In Nicosia hosts 23.3% of the entire country's population, which counts over 1160000 inhabitants. In Cyprus the language spoken most widespread is Greek but people also speak Turkish. The time zone in Cyprus is GMT+02:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Cyprus is G and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Cyprus is +357, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about Cyprus
With a fuel cost in Cyprus averaging at 1.77 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Cyprus shares its land borders with Northern Cyprus, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 20006, 249 of which motorways, which ranks Cyprus as the 110th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Cyprus there is a Left-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Euro (EUR). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 100 km/h. Bear in mind that in Cyprus, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cyprus
Cyprus boasts three UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Paphos (cultural) and Choirokoitia (cultural).