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.
Chauffeur Hire in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) by the Hour
Hire a car with a driver in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) (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 Nicosia (Lefkoşa), waits at every stop and brings you back. Nicosia (Lefkoşa) is about 20 km (~25 min) from Ercan Airport (ECN).
2–10 hour packages
20 km per hour
Hotel pickup
Free water
From €40 per hour
Nicosia (Lefkoşa) chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) 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 Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
- Airport
- Ercan Airport (ECN) ≈ 20 km, ~25 min
- Example trip
- Buffavento Castle ≈ 15 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
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Nicosia (Lefkoşa) 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 Nicosia (Lefkoşa)?
Road distances are estimates; the suggested package covers the round trip and about an hour there.
| Place | One way (road) | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrenia Gate, Nicosia | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Selimiye Mosque (Nicosia) | ≈ 2 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Büyük Han, Nicosia | ≈ 2 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Buffavento Castle | ≈ 15 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Bellapais Abbey | ≈ 17 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| St Hilarion Castle | ≈ 20 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Kyrenia Old Harbour | ≈ 23 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Alagadi Turtle Beach | ≈ 25 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
Popular around Nicosia (Lefkoşa): Selimiye Mosque, the Büyük Han caravanserai, the Venetian Walls and Kyrenia Gate, and the Arasta bazaar.
Places to visit in and around Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Your driver takes you to these places and waits at every stop, so you can combine them as you like.
Büyük Han (Great Inn)
Ottoman caravanserai built in 1572, its two-storey arcades set around a courtyard with a small mosque in the middle. Today it houses craft shops, galleries and cafés.
Kyrenia Gate & Venetian walls
Nicosia's old town is ringed by star-shaped Venetian walls of the 1560s with eleven bastions. Kyrenia Gate, the northern entrance, is where most walks through the walled city begin.
Mevlevi Tekke Museum
Former lodge of the Mevlevi (whirling dervish) order near Kyrenia Gate, now a museum with musical instruments, costumes and the tombs of the lodge's sheikhs.
Bandabuliya covered market
The old town's covered municipal market next to the Selimiye Mosque, with stalls of local produce, halloumi, sweets and souvenirs. A good place for a coffee before walking through the bazaar streets.
Chauffeur hire near Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Airport transfer:
Ercan Airport (ECN) to Nicosia (Lefkoşa) is about 20 km, ~25 min. Fixed-price transfer →
Private tours from Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
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 Nicosia (Lefkoşa): 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.
Suggested from Nicosia (Lefkoşa): 6 hours
From €320 / vehicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)?
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 Nicosia (Lefkoşa)?
Each hour includes 20 km. Examples from Nicosia (Lefkoşa) — 2 hours / 40 km: Buffavento Castle; 3 hours / 60 km: Kyrenia Old Harbour.
Where does the chauffeur pick me up?
At your hotel, villa or any address in Nicosia (Lefkoşa). 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 15 km by road from Nicosia (Lefkoşa) (30 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 Nicosia (Lefkoşa)?
Yes. Ercan Airport (ECN) to Nicosia (Lefkoşa) is about 20 km, ~25 minutes; see the ECN to Nicosia (Lefkoşa) 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 Nicosia (Lefkoşa), waits at every stop, and the price per vehicle is fixed when you book.