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 Kyrenia (Girne) by the Hour
Hire a car with a driver in Kyrenia (Girne) (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 Kyrenia (Girne), waits at every stop and brings you back. Kyrenia (Girne) 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
Kyrenia (Girne) chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in Kyrenia (Girne) 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 Kyrenia (Girne)
- Airport
- Ercan Airport (ECN) ≈ 45 km, ~45 min
- Example trip
- Buffavento Castle ≈ 14 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
Last updated:
Kyrenia (Girne) 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 (Girne)?
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 | ≈ 5 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Bellapais Abbey | ≈ 7 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Buffavento Castle | ≈ 14 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Lapta village | ≈ 17 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Alagadi Turtle Beach | ≈ 21 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Kyrenia Gate, Nicosia | ≈ 24 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Selimiye Mosque (Nicosia) | ≈ 24 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
Popular around Kyrenia (Girne): Kyrenia Old Harbour, Kyrenia Castle and its Shipwreck Museum, Bellapais Abbey and St Hilarion Castle.
Places to visit in and around Kyrenia (Girne)
Your driver takes you to these places and waits at every stop, so you can combine them as you like.
Kyrenia Castle & Shipwreck Museum
Venetian fortress built around a Byzantine castle at the harbour entrance. Inside, the Shipwreck Museum displays the hull of a Greek merchant ship that sank off Kyrenia around 300 BC, one of the oldest ever raised from the sea.
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.
Karmi village
Hillside village on the slopes of the Kyrenia range, with restored stone houses, bougainvillea-lined lanes and a few village restaurants. A short drive from Kyrenia, it makes a relaxed evening stop.
Chauffeur hire near Kyrenia (Girne)
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Airport transfer:
Ercan Airport (ECN) to Kyrenia (Girne) is about 45 km, ~45 min. Fixed-price transfer →
Private tours from Kyrenia (Girne)
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 Kyrenia (Girne): 6 hours
From €320 / vehicle
Details →
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.
Suggested from Kyrenia (Girne): 8 hours
From €320 / vehicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in Kyrenia (Girne)?
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 Kyrenia (Girne)?
Each hour includes 20 km. Examples from Kyrenia (Girne) — 2 hours / 40 km: St Hilarion Castle; 3 hours / 60 km: Alagadi Turtle Beach.
Where does the chauffeur pick me up?
At your hotel, villa or any address in Kyrenia (Girne). 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 (Girne) (28 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 Kyrenia (Girne)?
Yes. Ercan Airport (ECN) to Kyrenia (Girne) is about 45 km, ~45 minutes; see the ECN to Kyrenia (Girne) 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 Kyrenia (Girne), waits at every stop, and the price per vehicle is fixed when you book.