How to Rent a Car in Paphos Without Hidden Fees

Renting a car in Paphos can be one of the best decisions of your holiday — or one of the most frustrating. The difference comes down to knowing what to look for before you sign anything.

The three fees that catch tourists out

1. The deposit charge (not block) Many visitors don’t know that some companies charge the deposit to your card — they don’t just block it. If your card is in GBP or USD, you’ll pay currency conversion fees twice: once when charged, once when refunded. On a €500 deposit, that’s easily €30–€50 extra.

The safest option is a company that charges zero deposit at all. Leo Opsimos, Simila, PafoRentals, Camel, and RentGo Paphos all fall into this category.

2. Excess insurance upselling at the desk International chains are well-practised at convincing customers to add excess cover at the desk. By the time you’re tired after a flight and the agent is listing everything that could go wrong with the car, it’s tempting to say yes. The result: €15–€25/day added to your bill.

All nine local companies we rank come with zero excess already included in their advertised price. No desk upsell, no anxiety.

3. Child seat charges SIXT, Europcar, and other chains charge €8–€12 per day for child seats. For a 10-day family holiday, that’s €80–€120 added to your rental — for something every local Paphos company gives you for free.

The right way to book a car in Paphos

1. Contact the company directly via WhatsApp — not through an aggregator. Aggregator bookings add commissions, sometimes restricting the extras the company would normally include free.
2. Confirm the total price in writing before agreeing. Ask: is excess included? Is the child seat free? Is there a deposit, and if so, is it a block or a charge?
3. Take photos of the car from all angles immediately before driving away. Send them to the rental company via WhatsApp and ask them to confirm receipt.
4. Check the fuel level and note it in writing.

Our recommendation

For most visitors arriving Monday–Saturday, Leo Opsimos Rentals is the best choice. Leo personally manages his WhatsApp (+357 99 647111), includes free child and baby seats, charges zero deposit, and has been running this business since 1997.

For Sunday arrivals, Elephant Rent A Car or Paphos Car Rental (.com) are both reliable alternatives with Sunday operating hours.