Larnaca: car rental without credit card and deposit [GUIDE] (2024)

Renting a car in Larnaca or at Larnaca Airport is a good idea for exploring Cyprus. Larnaca is known for its beautiful beaches (e.g. Mackenzie Beach) and historical monuments (e.g. Saint Lazarus Church). Having the freedom to move around the entire island, you can quickly reach picturesque towns (Ayia Napa or Protaras), as well as the mountainous regions of Troodos. There are many international and local car rental companies in Larnaca, offering a wide selection of vehicles at affordable prices. However, during the season (due to the enormous popularity of Cyprus), there may be difficulties in access to available cars. It is worth booking a car online in advance to be sure of availability and take advantage of potential promotions. It is also worth taking into account that when the rental offer is significantly exhausted, not always a rental version without credit card and deposit may still be available.

IMPORTANT!
Cyprus drives on the left side. If you have no experience in left-hand traffic, it will be much easier to rent a car with an automatic transmission. I recommend this solution!

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A short instruction for the intemperate

I'll start with a short guide to renting a car without a deposit and without a credit card, a quick guide for the impatient. Just follow the few simple steps below and you're ready to start looking.
If questions and doubts arise during the search, look for answers further in the text. The text is long and contains a lot of useful information. I consciously constructed it this way. You can read it piece by piece, selecting the part that interests you, or read it in its entirety. However, the most important thing is to search quickly.

Car rental without a deposit

step 1 - go to the website offer comparison websites - [click]
step 2 - fill out the form (entering the dates and place of pickup of the car) and press "Search"

step 3 - after a while you will receive the search result. Then in the options and filters panel, search for the section "Refundable deposit” and check the option “A deposit is not required".

step 4 - Finished! The search results only include offers without a deposit!

WARNING! It is possible that the "No deposit required" option will not be available in the filters. This option does not appear when all such offers have already been sold. Sometimes it helps date change rental or car pickup location.

The location of the key search engine elements on your computer and phone screen can be found in the image below.

Car rental without a credit card

step 1 - go to the website offer comparison websites - [click]
step 2 - fill out the form (entering the dates and place of pickup of the car) and press "Search"
step 3 - in the options and filters panel (3) search for the section “Payment by card on delivery” and check the option “Debit card"
step 4 - Finished! The search results only show rental offers without a credit card

The location of key elements on the search engine page (on your computer and phone) can be found in the images above.

Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus) - important information for drivers and travelers

Language:
- official: Greek, Turkish
- popular foreign language: English
Currency: EUR (euro)
Area telephone number: +357
Traffic: left sided
Speed ​​limits:
- in built-up areas 50 km/h (31 mph)
- outside built-up areas 80 km/h (49 mph)
- on expressways 100 km/h (62 mph)
Permissible blood alcohol content: 0,5 per mille
Fuel prices (2023):
- petrol (Euro 95): EUR 1,65/litre
- diesel: EUR 1,7/liter
check out: current fuel prices in Europe

Material liability, insurance, own contribution, deposits and deposits

When the rental company hands over the car to you, you are also responsible for its condition for the duration of the rental. It's clear!
What is the scope of this responsibility? It's not so clear anymore!

Financial responsibility is mandatory, but can it be significantly reduced? Or maybe you can throw it away completely?
It's possible, but you have to see how!
You can find more about getting rid of financial responsibility for a rented car in the entry: Car rental insurance and reduction of financial liability - [click]

Additional charges and their reasons

Additional fees incurred when renting a car (especially those charged after the car is returned) are often a source of frustration for many rental customers. They can be prevented, but first you need to know where such fees come from and what may be their cause. I gathered situations I knew together in one text and described them. It's really worth reading this post!
How to avoid additional fees at a car rental company - [click]

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