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 in Karpaz Peninsula by the Hour
Hire a car with a driver in Karpaz Peninsula (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 Karpaz Peninsula, waits at every stop and brings you back. Karpaz Peninsula is about 120 km (~110 min) from Ercan Airport (ECN).
2–10 hour packages
20 km per hour
Hotel pickup
Free water
From €40 per hour
Karpaz Peninsula chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in Karpaz Peninsula 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 Karpaz Peninsula
- Airport
- Ercan Airport (ECN) ≈ 120 km, ~110 min
- Example trip
- Golden Beach (Karpaz) ≈ 20 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
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Karpaz Peninsula 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 Karpaz Peninsula?
Road distances are estimates; the suggested package covers the round trip and about an hour there.
| Place | One way (road) | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Beach (Karpaz) | ≈ 20 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Apostolos Andreas Monastery | ≈ 25 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Kantara Castle | ≈ 60 km | 6 hours / 120 km |
| Boğaz fishing harbour | ≈ 65 km | 8 hours / 160 km |
| Long Beach (Iskele) | ≈ 73 km | 8 hours / 160 km |
| Salamis ancient city | ≈ 81 km | 10 hours / 200 km |
| St Barnabas Monastery | ≈ 84 km | 10 hours / 200 km |
| Othello Castle (Famagusta) | ≈ 84 km | 10 hours / 200 km |
Popular around Karpaz Peninsula: Golden Beach, Apostolos Andreas Monastery, Karpaz National Park and its wild donkeys.
Places to visit in and around Karpaz Peninsula
Your driver takes you to these places and waits at every stop, so you can combine them as you like.
Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Pilgrimage monastery dedicated to St Andrew near the tip of the Karpaz peninsula, restored in recent years, with a seaside chapel and a spring below the main church.
Cape Zafer (Apostolos Andreas)
The north-eastern tip of Cyprus, where the Karpaz peninsula ends in rocks and a string of small islets. A wild, windswept spot a few minutes beyond the monastery.
Ayia Trias Basilica (Sipahi)
Ruins of an early Christian basilica from the 5th–6th century in the village of Sipahi, known for its well-preserved geometric floor mosaics. A short stop on the road along the Karpaz peninsula.
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.
Chauffeur hire near Karpaz Peninsula
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Airport transfer:
Ercan Airport (ECN) to Karpaz Peninsula is about 120 km, ~110 min. Fixed-price transfer →
Private tours from Karpaz Peninsula
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
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 Karpaz Peninsula: 8 hours
From €320 / vehicle
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in Karpaz Peninsula?
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 Karpaz Peninsula?
Each hour includes 20 km. Examples from Karpaz Peninsula — 2 hours / 40 km: Golden Beach (Karpaz); 3 hours / 60 km: Apostolos Andreas Monastery; 6 hours / 120 km: Kantara Castle; 8 hours / 160 km: Boğaz fishing harbour; 10 hours / 200 km: Salamis ancient city.
Where does the chauffeur pick me up?
At your hotel, villa or any address in Karpaz Peninsula. 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 Golden Beach (Karpaz)?
Golden Beach (Karpaz) is about 20 km by road from Karpaz Peninsula (40 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 Karpaz Peninsula?
Yes. Ercan Airport (ECN) to Karpaz Peninsula is about 120 km, ~110 minutes; see the ECN to Karpaz Peninsula 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 Karpaz Peninsula, waits at every stop, and the price per vehicle is fixed when you book.