Driving with a rental car from Larnaca to Northern Cyprus

1. Can you drive a hire car into Northern Cyprus?
2. How do I get from Larnaca to North Cyprus?
3. Can I drive from southern Cyprus to Northern Cyprus?
4. Can you travel freely between north and south Cyprus?
5. Can you cross from south to north Cyprus?
6. What is the best currency to use in Northern Cyprus?
7. Can you get a direct flight to North Cyprus?
8. How safe is northern Cyprus?
9. Can you drive from Larnaca to Kyrenia?
10. Is Northern Cyprus cheaper than southern Cyprus?
11. Is Northern Cyprus an illegal state?
12. Which is better north or south Cyprus?

Can you drive a hire car into Northern Cyprus?

Border Crossing With a Car

If you rent a hire car in the south of Cyprus you are allowed to cross the border into North Cyprus with your car. If on the other hand you rent your car in the North of Cyprus you are not allowed to take it across the border.

How do I get from Larnaca to North Cyprus?

Line 425 bus, bus • 3h

1. Take the line 425 bus from Larnaka Airport to Foinikoudes - Larnaka Marina 425.
2. Take the bus from Larnaca Finikoudes to Nicosia.
3. Take the bus from Nicosia to Kyrenia.

Can I drive from southern Cyprus to Northern Cyprus?

* The border between South and North Cyprus is currently effectively closed (due to the higher incidence of covid-19 in the South than the North). It is therefore not possible to travel to North Cyprus via any of the usual pedestrian or car border gate crossings.

Can you travel freely between north and south Cyprus?

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus may fine you for illegal entry if you cross into the south, or refuse you entry into or exit from the Republic, or prevent crossing at the boundary with the north. The Republic of Cyprus authorities may count time spent in the north of Cyprus towards the 90 day visa free total.

Can you cross from south to north Cyprus?

"It is possible to travel to the north of Cyprus from the south (and back again), including via the Ledra Palace and Ledra Street checkpoints in central Nicosia where you can cross by foot. If you intend to take a hire car to the north, the main crossing in Nicosia is Agios Dometios.

What is the best currency to use in Northern Cyprus?

What Currency should I take to North Cyprus? The official currency in Northern Cyprus is the Turkish Lira, which comprises of 100 new Kurus. The British Pound is traditionally strong against the Turkish Lira, which is why villa holidays in North Cyprus are great value for money at the moment.

Can you get a direct flight to North Cyprus?

You can enjoy direct flights to Northern Cyprus when you depart from London Stansted or Luton Airports, which offer several non-stop flights a day.

How safe is northern Cyprus?

Safety. Despite political tensions, an often-noticeable military presence and geographic proximity to troubled areas, North Cyprus is currently perfectly safe and a vast majority of visitors will experience no problems during their visit. The political situation is somewhat tense, but not violent.

Can you drive from Larnaca to Kyrenia?

Since tourists need to cross the border from south Cyprus to North Cyprus, there are no direct buses from Larnaca to Kyrenia. Drivers can hire a car and drive across, but will need to buy extra insurance at the border, and many south Cyprus hire car companies do not allow their cars to be driven in North Cyprus.

Is Northern Cyprus cheaper than southern Cyprus?

Generally Northern Cyprus is cheaper than Southern Cyprus. ... The Turkish Lira currency benefits tourists and people living in Northern Cyprus as it makes it cheaper than Southern Cyprus. Due to the currency benefits, it is not only cheaper while you are spending on restaurants, beach clubs, car hire etc.

Is Northern Cyprus an illegal state?

No nation other than Turkey has officially recognised Northern Cyprus as a sovereign state. The United Nations recognises it as territory of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish occupation.

Which is better north or south Cyprus?

The North is a little cheaper, but not much. The people is friendly in both parts of the Island. The food is more or less the same in both parts; there are more good restaurants in the South. There are good beaches (sand and pebble) in both parts.