Sat in the eastern Med, not far south of mainland Turkey, Cyprus, still split in two as the ‘Republic of’ in the south and the Turkish-occupied north, is worth exploring with car hire in Cyprus. Getting about by car is the easiest way of exploring the island.

The roads with car rental in Cyprus are pretty rough, however, and local drivers erratic, although outside the main cities it is not too stressful. Lefkosa (Nicosia) is the capital of Cyprus and remains divided between the north and south by a long, green line.

The southern part is the nicest, with its 16th century Venetian buildings and museums. Mosques and Turkish baths are frequent insights in the north and you can get there with cheap car hire in Cyprus, located as it is roughly in the center of the island.

Most visitors head directly to the southern resorts of Larnaca and Limassol. Larnaca is a fun, laid-back resort not far south of Nicosia with car hire in Cyprus, while Limassol is a major port. Major sights within these places include the Angeloktisti Church in nearby Kiti to Larnaca and the archaeological site of Curium in Limassol.

Ayia Napa is also hugely popular and lies on the east coast with cheap car hire in Cyprus. It is quieter than the main southern resorts and is near to the ancient town of Famagusta; another important historical town. Paphos is right over on the west coast with car rental in Cyprus, while the lofty Troodos Mountains are inland and up from Paphos.