Car Rental in North Cyprus

The island of Cyprus in the south of Turkey, whose northern part is only recognized by the Turkish government, is a peaceful and cozy area with a pleasant and mild Mediterranean climate. This small country, whose capital is "North Nicosia," is one of the best areas to spend a quiet vacation away from the hustle and bustle.

This is while some have chosen this country for investment or living, and they prefer too to rent a car in North Cyprus to travel to different areas of this island or city more easily. Because this action, in addition to easy transportation to their desired places, is a very affordable way to reduce travel costs so that you no longer need to pay high taxi fares.

Very Important Notes on Car Rental in North Cyprus

The driving direction in North Cyprus is from the right side of the road (as in countries like England), and this is the main difference between driving in Turkey and this country (i.e., the steering wheel is on the right side of the car).

By renting a car in North Cyprus, you cannot travel to South Cyprus or Turkey; in other words, the possibility of driving a rental car is only possible within the limits of North Cyprus, and you can pick up your car in one city of this country and drop it off in another city of this country.

Car Rental Prices in North Cyprus

Regarding the price of renting a car in North Cyprus, it can be different in different seasons of the year due to the number of passengers. On the other hand, the number of days you want to book, the type of car, and its different features are other factors influencing the car rental price; therefore, you can ask our colleagues for the necessary information in this regard before traveling to North Cyprus.

Documents Required for Car Rental in Northern Cyprus by Tourists

·         Valid passport

·         Valid international and Iranian driver's license

·         Valid email

·         Flight ticket to Turkey (if traveling by air)

Necessary Documents for Renting a Car in North Cyprus by People Living in Cyprus

·         Kimlik card or valid residence permit

·         valid Turkish and Iranian driver's license (must be 2 years old from the date of issue)

·         Valid email

·         Residential address in Turkey

Rental Car Insurance in Northern Cyprus

In general, for you to have an easy and very comfortable travel with a rental car, we must mention that all GoToSafar rental cars have third-party insurance; also, for more certainty, you can choose other types of optional insurance in this regard when renting a car in Northern Cyprus which include:

·         Minor Damage Insurance (LCF/TWH):

This insurance covers only the damage caused to the car's windshield, tires, and lights.

·         Minor Damage Insurance (CDW):

 Covers up to 3,000 liras, such as scratches and dents on the car body, broken side mirrors or lights, damaged tires, etc.

·         Supplementary Insurance (SCDW):

 By adding it to the car booking, in the case of any accident, the driver of the at-fault car will no longer be charged any fees. In other words, usually when the driver has an accident, has to pay 4% of the total cost of damages to the car rental company; but by choosing the "Supplementary Insurance" option, all costs are covered through this insurance, and there is no need to pay any more by the driver (the person renting the car).

Van rental in North Cyprus

Considering that traveling to North Cyprus is a great option for family trips or with friends, that's why sometimes some travelers are interested in renting a van in North Cyprus. In this way, they can rent a van in this country without having to pay a lot of money for their transportation with public transportation or renting two cars.

Car Rental Conditions in North Cyprus

·         Having at least 23 years old for regular cars and 27 years old for luxury cars

·         The minimum booking period is 1 day in normal times and 7 days in high-traffic seasons

·         The maximum booking period is 1 month, and for longer bookings, it is necessary to contact the support unit (+90-8508501173)

·         To rent a car from GoToSafar website, you must have in your name one of the Credit Cards of "Master" or "Visa" (it is mandatory). The deposit amount varies according to the rented car group and its transaction is not a sale transaction (it is a blocking transaction).

·         The limit up to the deposit amount on the renter's credit card is blocked by the bank and this block is removed 21 business days after the renter returns the vehicle; the deposit amounts according to the vehicle groups are as below:

Benefits of Renting a Car in North Cyprus from GoToSafar

·         24-hour customer support in case of any problems and accidents (vehicle technical defect, accident, or car theft)

·         Be able to drop off the car in a place or city other than the place or city you picked up in North Cyprus

·         Car Rental with Driver (Transfer)

·         Be able to pay fees in common currencies (lira, dollar and euro)

·         Having valid financial gateways

·         Cleaning and technical inspection of cars before providing them to the customer

·         Having necessary insurance policies for cars (body, third party, partial and supplementary damages)

·         Having necessary car equipment (first aid box, toolbox, chain, spare tire, warning lights, etc.)

Methods of Renting a Car from GoToSafar in Northern Cyprus and Turkey

Contacting the Support Unit at +90-8508501173: After calling and telling our colleagues information such as the time, date, and place of picking up and dropping off the car, the type of desired car, and the services you need, you should pay the car rental fee and send a photo of the mentioned documents along with your deposit receipt.

Visiting the website www.GoToSafar.com: This method allows you to see the available cars yourself and compare them to make your booking; in this way, after visiting the GoToSafar website and entering the information that we mentioned in the first method, you can upload the documents and pay the necessary fees through the reliable financial gateways of the site.

Car Rental Tips in North Cyprus from GoToSafar

·         Avoid violating traffic laws in Northern Cyprus due to heavy fines and facing some unpleasant legal actions

·         Refusal to return the rental car later than the time recorded in the contract

·         Driving with the rented car by a person other than the driver registered in the contract

·         Avoiding non-payment of driving offenses

·         Avoiding any misuse of the rented car to earn money or carrying heavy loads

·         Avoiding drunk driving (if any accident happens and your alcohol test is announced positive, it is not possible to use insurance, and you will be responsible for paying all the fines)

Other Important Notes

·         Remember, according to the rules of the GoToSafar group, the name of each person who is registered in the car rental contract is considered as the main and first driver; therefore, if you need a second driver, be sure to inform our colleagues so that the name of that person is mentioned in the contract.

·         It is strongly recommended that you announce your request to extend the car booking a few days in advance because, due to the large number of car rental applicants from GoToSafar, we may be unable to reconsider the car you booked earlier.

·         About the cancellation of the booking, if there are more than 24 hours left in your booking and you inform us about this issue, no penalty will be charged, and all your expenses will be refunded. Still, if there are less than 24 hours left for your booking, the advance payment will not be returned as a penalty.

·         After booking, if you request to edit it, the first request will be free of charge, but subsequent requests will be charged as a penalty of 25% of the total advance payment.

·         Avoid returning the car later than the time recorded in the contract because, in addition to fines, you may also face legal action.

·         Any damage to the car due to the carelessness of the driver or driving it by someone other than the person whose name is recorded in the contract as the driver is considered a violation and will result in a fine.

Luxury Car Rental in North Cyprus

In general, regardless of which city in North Cyprus you have traveled to, you can rent a luxury car in North Cyprus in addition to the standard GoToSafar cars; in this way, you can enjoy your luxury trip more while booking a 5-star hotel.

Drop Off the Rental Car at the Airport in North Cyprus

Another service that the GoToSafar group offers to its customers is picking up and dropping off the rented car at the airport of North Cyprus, namely "Ercan International Airport". In other words, passengers can pick up their car not only after getting off the plane and at the airport but also when they return to their country, they can drop off the car at the airport to us.

Note: You can pick up the car at the airport or any other place in the city and drop it off at any other place or city in Northern Cyprus.

Car Rental in North Cyprus with Driver (Transfer)

If, for any reason, you are not interested in driving in Northern Cyprus due to its driving direction (from the right), or you do not have the necessary documents to rent a car, you can use the service of car rental with a driver (transfer), in Northern Cyprus; accordingly, the driver will pick you up at the predetermined time and place and take you to the destination specified in your booking.

North Cyprus Tourist Attractions that You Can Visit by Car Rental

In addition to the beautiful beaches and natural attractions of North Cyprus, there are also many historical and urban attractions in this country that you can easily visit by renting a car in North Cyprus; some of the most famous tourist attractions of this country are:

·         Turtle Beach

·         Salamis Ancient City

·         Gyrn Castle and Port

·         Kantara Castle

·         Bellapais Monastery

·         Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque