Information meeting for car rental in North Cyprus
Northern Cyprus, formally known as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, is a state located in the north of the island of Cyprus, with Nicosia as its capital. The official language of Northern Cyprus is Turkish. Turkey is the only nation that has recognized Northern Cyprus as a separate entity so far. All other countries, including the United Nations, still accept this status as an official part of the Republic of Cyprus.
The region has two airports, namely Geçitkale and Ercan. Therefore, these are the only two recognized ports of entry in North Cyprus. The best way to get around the region is by renting a car and for this purpose there are several car rental companies, offering car rental facilities to suit every type of budget.
Renting a car in North Cyprus is a relatively easy process compared to nearby Turkey or Cyprus. However, there are certain restrictions when renting a car in North Cyprus. The most important is the fact that one must be over 25 years of age at the time of renting a car and must also possess a valid national driving license or an international driving permit in case of foreign visitors.
It is also important to know that in North Cyprus people drive on the left hand side of the road, as is the case in many European countries such as the UK and others. Therefore, it would generally be easier for people from countries where traffic drives on the left hand side to adapt to the driving style that is prevalent in Northern Cyprus. Others may take a little longer to adjust to driving conditions, however over time they will become comfortable driving on the left side of the road.
It is strongly recommended that tourists visiting this region rent a car for the duration of their trip, even if they plan to stay for a short period of time. There is nothing in the world like driving through the foothills of the Five Finger Mountains, or along many unique nature and ocean front roads.
There are hundreds of car rental companies spread across the region offering cheap and luxury car rentals to meet the needs of all types of travellers. Some offer deep discounts on early bookings and other perks like unlimited mileage, no excess insurance, free baby seat, free second driver and much more to make your trip to North Cyprus hassle-free and memorable.
Almost all car rental companies have collection points located at various key locations in the region and also at the two main airports in the region and some even offer a free delivery service to selected destinations within Karenina and Nicosia.