You decide to go for the least expensive car hire Cyprus firms are offering, that is, €15 a day. It seems to be just the right amount. However, when you get to the counter, and all of a sudden, insurance, GPS, charges for a second driver, and airport surcharge increase your daily total to €65. You have fallen into the trap of bait-and-switch pricing.

The Insurance Scheme You Can’t Avoid

When you Rent a car Cyprus, it falls into two groups: those who incorporate full insurance in the price and those who charge it at the counter. If the offer looks too cheap, consider that insurance is not included and add €20-30 per day to your mental calculation.

Why Automatic Transmission Costs Double

Renting cars in Cyprus mostly has a manual transmission. There exist automatic vehicles, but they make up only about 20% of the total. Standard automatic can make your rate three times higher because you’re vying for limited stock during peak tourist time.

The Damage Deposit They Never Mention

Rental firms freeze €800-1,200 on your credit card as a damage deposit. This is not communicated to you when booking.

Best practice: find out the specific deposit amount before you go, and make sure your card has enough credit for the deposit plus the rest of your holiday expenses. Having your credit card limit reached due to a rental fee is one of the reasons more holidays get ruined than the tourists are willing to admit.

Conclusion

Do you think renting a car would be completely out of the Cyprus visitor’s budget? Make sure you get the all-inclusive quotes with nothing hidden at all. Comprehensive insurance, GPS, and airport pickup are all part of our rates and reflect what you pay. Get your honest rental now with upfront pricing.