AERCAR

Overview

AERCAR is one of the largest off-airport operators at Paphos, established around 2005 with a substantial fleet including economy, SUV, and electric vehicles. Their free 24-hour shuttle from PFO and competitive base rates make them a popular choice on aggregator platforms. The review picture is split: 8.8/10 on Discovercars from a large verified sample, but significantly lower on Trustpilot where deposit-related complaints and upselling experiences are documented. Understanding this split is key to making an informed decision about AERCAR.

WhatsApp & Communication

No WhatsApp service. Contact via phone (+357 26 080730) or email (info@aercar.com). The phone line operates 24 hours, useful for coordinating late-night shuttle pickup. Response to email enquiries typically within a few hours. The absence of WhatsApp is a notable gap compared to local Paphos operators.

Pricing & Fees

Base rates of €13–€55/day are competitive — among the lower end at PFO. However, the deposit is charged to your card rather than blocked: for Euro cardholders this is returned in full on vehicle return. For GBP, USD, or other non-Euro cardholders, two currency conversion fees apply — one when the deposit is charged and one when it is refunded, typically costing €20–€60 in total. CDW insurance upselling at the desk is reported consistently. Budget carefully and arrive with your own CDW if you want to avoid desk-side sales pressure.

Family Features

Child seats are available from AERCAR but charged at a daily rate — confirm the cost when booking. The 24-hour shuttle from PFO is useful for families arriving at any time. The fleet includes 7-seaters and people carriers. Electric vehicles are available — AERCAR is one of the few Paphos operators with EV options.

Fleet & Vehicles

AERCAR operates one of the larger fleets among off-airport Paphos operators. Economy cars, compact vehicles, SUVs, 7-seaters, and electric vehicles are all available. The compound is located on the B6 road near the airport, a 5-minute shuttle ride from PFO. Parking Area 5 outside the terminal is the shuttle pickup point — not always clearly signposted, which accounts for navigational frustration mentioned in reviews.

Booking Experience

Bookings via aercar.com or aggregator platforms. Online pre-booking with confirmation available. On arrival at PFO, exit to Parking Area 5 for the free shuttle. Allow 15–20 minutes for the shuttle plus 15–20 minutes for desk check-in and vehicle inspection. Return is handled at the compound with a final inspection before the shuttle returns you to the terminal.

Customer Experience

The AERCAR customer experience divides into two groups based on reviews. Customers who arrive with pre-purchased CDW insurance, use a Euro-denominated card, and find the shuttle promptly tend to have a smooth experience and rate AERCAR well. Customers who are upsold insurance at the desk, use a GBP card and are surprised by deposit charge fees, or struggle to find the shuttle tend to have a frustrating experience. The 8.8 Discovercars score from a large verified sample is genuine evidence of quality for the first group.

Our Verdict

A viable option for budget-conscious travellers wanting 24-hour airport availability who arrive prepared: pre-purchased CDW insurance, a Euro-denominated card to avoid deposit FX fees, and awareness that the shuttle pickup is at Parking Area 5, not inside the terminal. Not recommended for families wanting free child seats or zero-deposit operations.