which car hire company do you use from south to north??

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 17:55

are there any companies that allow you to take there cars south to north.I Know about the 3rd party insurance at the boarder,and that you are only covered 3rd party,so only people who do this please.

jay76


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 532

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 18:01

neil



Im in same situation as i got a wedding to go to in the south.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 18:13

Neil- We have used Economy Car Rental to come from the south to the north, they do not have a problem with their cars going north. Just google them.

P

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 18:14

Jay,



I want to south to north in a south car?

LeylaS


Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 18:17

A friend of mine used Avis (avis.com ) and did take the car across the border. He booked the car on-line from the UK, collected the car from Larnaca, stayed in Kyrenia for 1 week then drove himself back to Larnaca. He did get a lot (putting it mildly) of hassle when it came to buying the insurance but nonetheless he stuck to his guns and took the car to the North. This was last summer.

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 18:17

Thanks Wicks, I will. But i read there small print once and it said no?when was the last time you did this.Great if it's ok cause they are quite cheap.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 19:08

Neil it was 2007 & their website used to have a note that it was okay to go north but did make the point about insurance. I'll see if I can get more information when I get home from work.

P

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 19:18

Neil- You can take a car north with economy car rentals but they state you are a hundred percent responsible for getting the car back to the ROC & the insurance will only be the third party that you take out at the border. Hope this helps.

Paul

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 19:18

Hi Have this morning booked a car from yourway.com for beginning of march and told them I would be taking it to Northern Cyprus. They not only said that would be ok but they have also sorted the insurance out as well!

Bren

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 19:40

Brend - when you say they have sorted out your insurance, what exactly did they mean? Third party insurance must be bought at the border crossing on the North side, as far as I am aware. We have taken hire cars from South to North many times and this has always been the case. It's possible they have arranged insurance for the South but this does not apply in the North.



I am sure if I am wrong, someone will correct me on this.



Regards

saucyboy69


Joined: 09/02/2008
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 21:17

http://www.cyprus-car.com/



Have used many time read the terms and conditions they clearly state they have no problem with the car going North..



Pete

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 22:55

Hi

Fontana have always been very good when I've used them, and they are easy to contact out of hours. They have no problem with their cars going North. Very friendly service, prices reasonable and I've always had good cars. Happy to recommend them.

Jo Valentine

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
21/01/2009 23:03

Yes everyone - we have never had problems with hire cars South-North, but Brends post worries me slightly in terms of "insurance".



Anyone?

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
22/01/2009 00:43

Hi

Have been recommended to this company and told that they sort out the insurance. when I enquired they have replied that the car includes insurance for "The Occupied Area"and is EURO 35.00 for 7 days. If its any differant I will let you know.

Bren

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
22/01/2009 17:50

thanks everyone for the info

spireite


Joined: 21/02/2007
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
22/01/2009 23:49

I have also contacted yourway-carhire.com and received this reply.



Thank you for your e-mail of 21/01/2009.



If you hire a car from our company you can take it over the check point to the Occupied Area.



We will arrange extra insurance (with Mr a Ferahzat by ISLEK ISGORTA- insurance company) with fully comprehensive with EURO 300.00 excess. Please advise category of car a duration to enable us to quote.



Regards



Katia



Would be interested to hear from anyone who has hired a car from this company and the service that they received.

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 18:47

have searched yourway-hirecar.com and found no results???

Stingray


Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 18:58

Why don't you hire in the north?

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 19:32

I hired from fontana at larnaca in nov for the first time .



no problems with the crossing or purchasing insurance .

car was a nail to put it mildy as i think they lend the older out to go north .



all in all company ok to deal with ,cost more than £80 for 6 day trip if would have booked a taxi collection and car from sevenor as usually do .



wouldnt do it again



kav

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 19:43

Hi all I actually sent an enquiry and asked about taking it to the North.I got the reply back that it was no problem and that it would be EURO 35.00 to insure it for the "occupied area". I have now booked it. Stingray Hiring in the South saves us taxi fares of £70 and flying to the south has saved me £276 (usually fly to north but can't pass on £276.)

Brenda

Wine Man


Joined: 11/09/2008
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 20:54

does anyone know how much the additional insurance is to travel from South to North?



Also can you cross the border as many times as you want once you have the insurance?

spireite


Joined: 21/02/2007
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 21:37

neilhodgin



Try http://www.yourway-carhire.com/index.htm

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 21:49

The only thing I would say is you need to make sure who is responsible for getting the car back to the South in the event of a breakdown or accident.

AJ

ian444


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 23:35

message 20



hi sounds good but is this only third party in the north, not much good if you right off a 10K car and its your fault

daily


Joined: 01/01/2008
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 23:47

if a car company is in the north side of nicosia and you rent from them presumably you have the same insurance (fully comprehensive) as you would if picking up in kyrenia - is this correct because i am thinking of picking up a car from sun rent a car who have offices in nicosia (i'm assuming the north side?)

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 02:50

Hello Daily (msg 25)

'Sun' is a North Cyprus company and so will have the same insurance as other Car rental firms in the North. They have been established for ever - I remember them from about 25 years ago.

Jo Valentine

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 02:56

thanks spireite got now.

delonghi


Joined: 13/09/2008
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 04:11

Dont be fooled. and don't let anyone tell you any different they are trying to flog you something useless.



No cars are fully insured from North to South and vice versa. Its down to the political situation and neither trusting the other.



One thing you dont need from a holiday is a big bill for car repairs, or injured pedestrians/other road users, so be warned. Keep your wits about you.

daily


Joined: 01/01/2008
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 17:47

thanks for that confirmation JoValentine - you have been a big help - have a good weekend - sun is shining - can't believe it!

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 18:02

tried to hire a car at xmas to go north from paphos no one would rent to me eventually hired from avis on line the small print didnt ask if i was going north neither did the person who delivered the car to me so i never said where i was taking it insurance costs 25 euros at the border and lasts for 1 month cross as many times as you want in that time but always have the document with you

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 21:42

I have booked a car from A-One-Renta car in the north for June.If you hire for 2weeks he only charges£40 return to Larnaca.Check out his website and see what deal you can get...

Opinion44


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
29/01/2009 11:13

Most of the people that I know book their cars at http://www.cypruscarhiredirectory.com