Alagadi Turtle Beach
Twin sandy coves east of Kyrenia where green and loggerhead turtles nest each summer. The beach is protected and closed at night in the nesting season; by day it is one of the quietest swims on the north coast.
Chauffeur Hire in Esentepe by the Hour
Hire a car with a driver in Esentepe (North Cyprus) for as long as you need it: 2–10 hour packages with 20 km per hour. Your chauffeur picks you up at your hotel or any address in Esentepe, waits at every stop and brings you back. Esentepe is about 45 km (~45 min) from Ercan Airport (ECN).
2–10 hour packages
20 km per hour
Hotel pickup
Free water
From €40 per hour
Esentepe chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in Esentepe 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 Esentepe
- Airport
- Ercan Airport (ECN) ≈ 45 km, ~45 min
- Example trip
- Buffavento Castle ≈ 17 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
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Esentepe 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 Esentepe?
Road distances are estimates; the suggested package covers the round trip and about an hour there.
| Place | One way (road) | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| Alagadi Turtle Beach | ≈ 6 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Buffavento Castle | ≈ 17 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Bellapais Abbey | ≈ 22 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Kyrenia Old Harbour | ≈ 26 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| St Hilarion Castle | ≈ 31 km | 4 hours / 80 km |
| Kyrenia Gate, Nicosia | ≈ 31 km | 4 hours / 80 km |
| Selimiye Mosque (Nicosia) | ≈ 31 km | 4 hours / 80 km |
| Büyük Han, Nicosia | ≈ 32 km | 4 hours / 80 km |
Popular around Esentepe: Korineum Golf Club, the Esentepe coves, Antiphonitis Church and the Kyrenia mountains.
Places to visit in and around Esentepe
Your driver takes you to these places and waits at every stop, so you can combine them as you like.
Antiphonitis Church
Byzantine church hidden in a wooded valley of the Kyrenia range near Esentepe, with a large dome and remains of medieval frescoes. Few visitors make it here, so it is usually peaceful.
Korineum Golf Club
18-hole golf course at Esentepe between the Kyrenia mountains and the sea. With a chauffeur, golfers and clubs travel together and the driver waits until the round is over, within your package.
Buffavento Castle
The highest of the three Kyrenia range castles, at about 950 m, reached by a narrow mountain road and a stepped path. On a clear day you see both the north coast and Nicosia on the plain below.
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.
Chauffeur hire near Esentepe
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Airport transfer:
Ercan Airport (ECN) to Esentepe is about 45 km, ~45 min. Fixed-price transfer →
Private tours from Esentepe
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.
Suggested from Esentepe: 6 hours
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 Esentepe?
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, and how far do you get from Esentepe?
Each hour includes 20 km. Examples from Esentepe — 2 hours / 40 km: Alagadi Turtle Beach; 3 hours / 60 km: Bellapais Abbey; 4 hours / 80 km: St Hilarion Castle.
Where does the chauffeur pick me up?
At your hotel, villa or any address in Esentepe. 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 17 km by road from Esentepe (34 km there and back). The 2 hours / 40 km package covers the trip, including about an hour there.
Can I also book an airport transfer to Esentepe?
Yes. Ercan Airport (ECN) to Esentepe is about 45 km, ~45 minutes; see the ECN to Esentepe transfer page for the fixed price.
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 Esentepe, waits at every stop, and the price per vehicle is fixed when you book.