Kyrenia Old Harbour
Horseshoe-shaped harbour framed by old stone carob warehouses that are now cafés and fish restaurants, with Kyrenia Castle at its eastern end. It is at its best in the evening, when the waterfront lights up.
Chauffeur Hire in North Cyprus by the Hour
Distances in North Cyprus are short, from Kyrenia harbour to the walled old town of Nicosia, Famagusta, Salamis and the Karpaz peninsula, but public transport is limited. With a chauffeur by the hour you can see Bellapais, St Hilarion and Nicosia in a single day with a hotel pickup; traffic drives on the left, and you never have to take the wheel.
2–10 hour packages
20 km per hour
Hotel pickup
Free water
From €40 per hour
North Cyprus chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in North Cyprus starts at €40 per hour; the shortest package is 2 hours / 40 km for €80. The driver picks you up at your hotel or address and waits at every stop; the price is fixed per vehicle, not per person.
- Hourly rate
- Economy Sedan €40 · FirstClass Van €50 · Vip Sprinter €75
- Packages
- 2–10 hours, 20 km per hour
- Pickup
- Hotel, villa or any address in North Cyprus
- Example trip
- Buffavento Castle ≈ 14 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
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North Cyprus hourly package prices
Price = hours × hourly rate. Each hour includes 20 km; prices are per vehicle.
| Package | Economy Sedan (3 pax) | FirstClass Van (6 pax) | Vip Sprinter (16 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours / 40 km | €80 | €100 | €150 |
| 3 hours / 60 km | €120 | €150 | €225 |
| 4 hours / 80 km | €160 | €200 | €300 |
| 5 hours / 100 km | €200 | €250 | €375 |
| 6 hours / 120 km | €240 | €300 | €450 |
| 8 hours / 160 km | €320 | €400 | €600 |
| 10 hours / 200 km | €400 | €500 | €750 |
Where can you go from Kyrenia?
Road distances are estimates; the suggested package covers the round trip and about an hour there.
| Place | One way (road) | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrenia Old Harbour | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| St Hilarion Castle | ≈ 6 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Bellapais Abbey | ≈ 7 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Buffavento Castle | ≈ 14 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Lapta village | ≈ 18 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Alagadi Turtle Beach | ≈ 20 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Kyrenia Gate, Nicosia | ≈ 24 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Selimiye Mosque (Nicosia) | ≈ 24 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
Places to visit around North Cyprus
Your driver takes you to these places and waits at every stop, so you can combine them as you like.
Bellapais Abbey
Gothic abbey from the 13th century in a hillside village above Kyrenia, with a cloister, a vaulted refectory and views down to the sea. The village lanes and cafés around it are worth an extra half hour.
St Hilarion Castle
Byzantine castle, later a Lusignan royal residence, climbing over the rocky peaks of the Kyrenia range at around 730 m. The walk up to the upper ward is steep, but the view over Kyrenia and the coast is one of the finest in North Cyprus.
Selimiye Mosque (Nicosia)
Built as the Gothic Cathedral of St Sophia between the 13th and 14th centuries and converted into a mosque in 1570, when its two minarets were added. The landmark of Nicosia's walled old town.
Salamis ancient city
Once the leading city of ancient Cyprus, north of Famagusta by the sea. The marble-columned Roman gymnasium, the baths and the theatre are the highlights; allow at least an hour and a half.
Othello Castle (Famagusta)
Lusignan citadel guarding Famagusta's harbour, strengthened by the Venetians, who carved the winged Lion of St Mark above its gate. Its name comes from Shakespeare's Othello, which is set in a Cypriot sea port.
Kantara Castle
Easternmost of the three Kyrenia range castles, at about 630 m where the Karpaz peninsula begins. From its towers you look over both the north and south coasts of the island.
Golden Beach (Karpaz)
A long sweep of sand and dunes near the tip of the Karpaz peninsula, almost free of buildings apart from a few simple huts and tavernas. Wild donkeys roam the area; it is a long drive, so plan a full day.
Chauffeur hire across North Cyprus
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Private tours from North Cyprus
A private day trip or multi-day tour with the same Mercedes and driver: hotel pickup, fixed price per vehicle; guide, meals and hotel can be added.
North Cyprus
History & culture · 8 hours
Kyrenia & Bellapais Tour: St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abbey and Kyrenia Harbour
The fairy-tale St Hilarion Castle on the peaks of the Kyrenia Mountains, Gothic Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia Castle and its 2,300-year-old shipwreck, then lunch by the water in the old harbour: Kyrenia (Girne) by private car with driver, at your own pace.
From €320 / vehicle
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North Cyprus
History & culture · 8 hours
Famagusta & Salamis Tour: Ancient Salamis, St Barnabas and the Walled City of Famagusta
The gymnasium and theatre of ancient Salamis by the sea, the tombs of kings buried with their horses, St Barnabas Monastery, the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque – once a Gothic cathedral – and Othello Castle: the east coast of Cyprus by private car with driver.
From €320 / vehicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in North Cyprus?
Hourly rates: Economy Sedan €40, FirstClass Van €50, Vip Sprinter €75. Packages run from 2 to 10 hours; for example 4 hours / 80 km with an Economy Sedan costs €160. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
How many kilometres are included in a package?
Each hour includes 20 km: 2 hours / 40 km, 4 hours / 80 km, 10 hours / 200 km. You choose the package when booking; extras such as baby or child seats (€5 each on hourly hire) are added in the same step.
Where does the chauffeur pick me up?
At your hotel, villa or any address in North Cyprus. Enter it as the pickup location when booking; the driver waits for you at every stop during the package.
Which package do I need for Buffavento Castle?
Buffavento Castle is about 14 km by road from Kyrenia (28 km there and back). The 2 hours / 40 km package covers the trip, including about an hour there.
Why hire a chauffeur rather than a rental car in North Cyprus?
Traffic in North Cyprus drives on the left, as in the UK, and the roads over the Kyrenia range to St Hilarion, Bellapais or Kantara are narrow and winding. With a chauffeur there is no rental contract or parking to deal with: the driver picks you up at your hotel in North Cyprus, waits at every stop, and the price per vehicle is fixed when you book.
Can I see Kyrenia, Nicosia and Famagusta in one day?
Yes. The classic loop from Kyrenia to Nicosia old town (Selimiye Mosque, Büyük Han), Salamis and the walled town of Famagusta and back to Kyrenia is about 180 km by road. The 10 hours / 200 km package covers it, with roughly four hours for sightseeing.