Cheap Car Hire & Car Rental in Paphos
These are the lowest-priced car hire options in Paphos with all extras included — child seats, excess cover, extra driver, and delivery. Total cost is what matters, not the headline daily rate.
16 companies match this filter from our full ranking of 20 Paphos operators. · Updated November 2026
Leo Opsimos Rentals
Family-run since 1997 · Leo personally takes care of you
Simila Car Rentals
Founded by Simon & Ludmila · Personal meet & greet · Both airports covered
Elephant Rent A Car
Established 1989 · 300+ car fleet · Zero excess included
PafoRentals
Family business since 1985 · Zero excess · Strong repeat customer base
Camel Car Hire
Free GPS · Free child seats · Free SatNav · No hidden extras ever
Paphos Car Rental
100% automatic fleet · Open Sundays · Online paperwork · Zero extras
RentGo Paphos
WhatsApp-first booking · No deposit · Airport meet & greet
Thrasos Car Rentals
Budget-friendly · No deposit · Personal service · Airport delivery
AERCAR
Free 24-hour shuttle · Large fleet · Airport road location
Alpan Car Rentals
Kato Paphos office · WhatsApp booking · Civil liability included
Petsas Car Rentals
60+ years in Cyprus · Terminal desk at PFO · Island-wide coverage
7777 Rent A Car
Multi-location Cyprus operator · Hotel delivery · Economy to luxury
GSP Rentals
Kato Paphos based · Child seat included · No credit card
Green Motion Paphos
Eco-focused · Free shuttle from PFO · International franchise
Budget Paphos
Airport terminal desk · International brand · Avis group
Flizzr
Budget SIXT brand · Lowest headline rates · Airport location
What cheap really costs: a 7-day example
A "€9/day" headline rarely survives the desk. Here is an illustrative week for a compact car with one child seat, based on typical 2026 rates — always confirm your own total in writing:
| Company | Daily rate | Extras | Deposit | Total (7 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrasos Cars | €14 | Child seat free; €250 excess (your risk) | None | ~€98 |
| Camel Car Hire | €17 | Child seat free; excess cover included | None | ~€119 |
| Leo Opsimos | €22 | Child seat free; excess cover included | None | ~€154 |
| Budget airport chain | €18 | +€10/day child seat, +€15/day CDW | €1,200 block | ~€301 |
If you pick Thrasos, standalone excess insurance costs roughly €3–€5/day and removes the €250 risk — you still come out well below any chain. Full season-by-season rates are in our Paphos car hire prices guide.
Why the cheapest airport quote costs more in the end
- Insurance is extra. CDW added at the desk is €10–€25/day at the chains; without it you are liable for €1,500–€2,000.
- Child seats are charged. €8–€12/day at the chains; free at the local companies above.
- Card blocks tie up your money. €800–€2,000 frozen, often for days after you return.
- Fuel can add surprises. Prepaid fuel at a marked-up rate, or a €15–€40 refuelling fee. Choose full-to-full.
- Aggregators add commission. Typically 15–25% of the rental value is built into the price you see.
More detail in our guides to hidden charges and fuel policy.
8 ways to cut your car hire cost in Paphos
- Book direct by WhatsApp. No aggregator commission, and the quote is the real total.
- Book early for summer. The best local fleets sell out weeks ahead; allow 6–8 weeks for July and August.
- Take the smallest car that works. A compact is typically €12–€18/day at a top local operator, versus €18–€28 for a mid-size and €35–€50 for a 7-seater.
- Buy excess insurance before you fly if the company doesn't include it — standalone cover costs a few euros a day.
- Travel in shoulder season. November–February is cheapest; October and March–May are the best balance of price and weather.
- Ask about weekly and monthly rates. They are rarely advertised and often lower than the daily rate times seven. See long-term car rental in Paphos.
- Skip airport collection when practical. Hotel delivery the next morning avoids late-night desk stress.
- Decline every desk add-on. GPS, upgraded roadside assistance and prepaid fuel are rarely needed.
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