who is the best car hire firm from larnica

buster


Joined: 13/01/2008
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
13/06/2011 17:18

we are flying in on the 25th june for 11 nights,is it best and cheaper to hire a car in larnica or get a taxi and hire in the north

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
13/06/2011 19:16

try the advert above you .



allways gets good price ,but remember its in euros .

Then you have to drive and pay for extra insurance .......for me get one of the north car hire companys ,they will all transfer you and have a car ready for you .



try

ibo_taxi@hotmail.com

http://www.birdrentacar.com/

http://www.sunrentacar.com/index.php?sNo=n2k5OpJKm6ta&Process=log&logged=yes



kav

Toonie


Joined: 18/07/2009
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
13/06/2011 20:24

I would agree with message two, we have used Fontana twice, excellent service and new cars.

mikeyCBBR


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
13/06/2011 22:30

A One , far cheaper than Fontana

mikeyCBBR


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
13/06/2011 22:33

http://www.aone-cyprusrentacar.com/ prices prob the best including the transfers but older cars

aripointer


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
14/06/2011 10:18

I use economycarhire.com

It is a blue and orange website.

No extras to pay.

They use all the best carhire firms in Larnaca.

I tend to go for Budget very good service. They allow their cars to go North.

Don't forget to buy insurance at the border.

AP

luvincyprus



Joined: 03/12/2009
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
14/06/2011 11:07

http://www.pacific-rentals.com/default.asp

sunshinelady



Joined: 26/11/2010
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
14/06/2011 11:10

Hi Aripointer, can you book online with economycarhire.com put in pick up Larnaca, drop off Larnaca, then it will be fine to use North. Or do you need to call them and make booking over the phone to explain that you are going North also? Thank you



I have used Pacific Car Rental in North twice and very good service and extremely helpful. Picked me up at the border (when I travelled by bus to Nicosia), or you can pay from taxis transfer from airport.

aripointer


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
14/06/2011 14:29

Hi sunshinelady



Yes you can book online. Put in pick up Larnaca Airport and drop off Larnaca Airport. There are two websites for Economy make sure you use the Orange and Blue site. I have used Budget from the site over twenty times

with no probs with crossing the border. New cars, fast pick up and drop off service. The rep is always there to meet and greet with your name up on a board. As I said no problems with going North. I always put down my Karmi address on the form and UK and TRNC phone numbers. They will tell you to buy insurance at the border AP

jonnytwoscoop



Joined: 27/08/2008
Posts: 142

Message Posted:
14/06/2011 15:48

Hi, We use A One and have done for the past few years, Last yeras car literally just had the delivery milegae on it , it was brand spanking new, and also the pick up and drop off to Larnaca is only £25.00 each way, All very profesional and no waiting around at Larnaca, all in all IMHO good value for money.



http://www.aone-cyprusrentacar.com/

muratcypriot


Joined: 16/06/2011
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 13:04

you can choose bird rent a car it is the best taxi service in cyprus it is full insurance and now a days cyprus is full with fake taxis...........

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 13:24

I can HIGHLY recommend http://www.birdrentacar.com everything the do for you is a pleaseure not a chore.



stevie-d

sweep


Joined: 11/10/2007
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 18:56

aone are very good used them four several years,



exellent cars , airport pick up cheap, good rates.



couldnt ask for much more.

keith


Joined: 03/04/2007
Posts: 272

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 20:53

A one always used them no problem

Keith

sunshinelady



Joined: 26/11/2010
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
18/06/2011 02:40

Hi Aripointer



Thank you for your reply...sorry to ask again. But I just went on the website and get quote and then you get list of loads of different cars, and a drop down menu. So I clicked on them and the following was listed:



Border Exit: Vehicles are not permitted to enter the Northern part of Cyprus (the area under Turkish occupation), or any other country, as this will invalidate the insurance.



?? So again is it ok, do they turn a blind eye and you just buy the insurance at border. Just me and my son and of course want to make sure ok thank you again..



It was on this one http://www.economycarhire.com/

tattlad


Joined: 13/12/2008
Posts: 479

Message Posted:
18/06/2011 12:12

Economy car rentals were quite cheap and reliable last time I used them.

aripointer


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
18/06/2011 12:57

Hi sunshinelady



Yes you are on the right site. Take no notice of the disclaimer ( Economy are only a broker).Your contract is with the car hire company. As I said I always book with Economy using Budget Car Hire. Friends of mine use Avis using the same website with no problems. Good cars good prices.



The border insurance booths are not 24hrs. If you arrive late the police usually call an agent in. I do have a phone number for an insurace agent who said it takes him 10mins to get to the border to issue insurance.

AP

conned


Joined: 20/07/2011
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 14:49

Whatever you do, stay clear of Andy's Car Hire company. They have just conned me out of £150 for not reading their small print about going to North Cyprus. A company to stay clear of.

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 14:51

Definition of conned open to debate methinks. It is only a con if the small print was deliberately obscure in my opinion.





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tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 23:10

Where in the north are you travelling to?

MoonageDaydre


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 00:38

It really depends on what you want to do, if you just want to get picked up at an airport, and spend all your time in the TRNC then the car hire companies listed here are fine, BUT.....if you want to see the whole island you'll need to hire a car which is registered in the South. You also need to hire from a firm that will let you take the car across the Green Line.



We've used Fontana: http://www.cyprus-car.com/ a number of times, and found their service very good. They'll meet you at Larnaka or Pafos airport with a sign with your name on, you fill in the paperwork and you're away.

They are more expensive than the TRNC based companies, BUT you're not paying taxi fares to and from the airport.



Too many English tourists holiday on only part of Cyprus (North or South), but the crossings have now been open for 8 years, so why not see the whole island?

geetee53


Joined: 11/01/2011
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 06:03

Hi! When we have picked up a car in the south, we have used Stevens car Hire - http://www.stevenscarrentals.com/, very competitive and relaible, they meet you at Larnaca with keys, advise about insurance at border, then just leave the car at Larnaca airport when you leave. Haven't hired in the north yet - but like the look of A One prices and service - just makes life a bit awkward if you want to travel to the south from time to time during the stay.

Esentepebrisk


Joined: 02/07/2011
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 09:39

Hi there,



Why don't you email us and we will sort it all out for you. Our email is esentepebrisk@yahoo.com



Thanks.