Camel Car Hire

Overview

Camel Car Hire operates on one founding principle: the price you are quoted is the price you pay. No extras for child seats. No charge for the GPS. No upsell on insurance at collection. No fuel scheme that catches you out. This deceptively simple policy — which you might assume is standard practice but which many Paphos operators quietly abandon at the desk — is confirmed in review after review. Founded in 2015, Camel has built a loyal customer base among families, cost-conscious travellers, and multilingual visitors who appreciate staff who speak English, Russian, Greek, and Latvian.

WhatsApp & Communication

Contact is available via WhatsApp through the website and the team is described as easy to reach and helpful. One reviewer specifically noted calling Camel at midnight with a question and receiving an immediate, friendly response — a useful data point for late arrivals or travellers in different time zones booking in advance. WhatsApp is the primary communication channel used for booking confirmations, delivery coordination, and in-stay support.

Pricing & Fees

Rates of €15–€45/day. Zero deposit, no credit card required. Child seats, GPS, SatNav, and an extra driver are all included free. Customers also receive a unique Cyprus discount card valid at 50+ restaurants, shops, and attractions. The same-level fuel policy means you return the car with the same fuel level as collected — no pre-purchase scheme, no exact-brim stress.

Family Features

Camel's free GPS and SatNav policy is particularly valuable for families navigating Cyprus with children — follow directions on the car's screen without depending on mobile data or phone battery. Free child seats, baby seats, and booster seats included without advance request charges. Fleet includes 7-seaters. The 24-hour contact line handles families with late arrivals or early departures without support issues.

Fleet & Vehicles

Camel's fleet is smaller than Elephant but well-maintained and regularly refreshed. Economy cars, mid-size saloons, and automatic options are available alongside 7-seater people carriers. GPS and SatNav are fitted as standard across the fleet — built-in or permanently installed, not a separate daily rental device. Vehicle condition is consistently praised as clean and reliable. Book 4–6 weeks in advance for peak summer availability.

Booking Experience

Booking via the website at cameldrive.com or WhatsApp. State your dates, vehicle preference, passenger count, and child seat requirements. The team confirms availability, price, and delivery details promptly. Delivery available across the Paphos district. Larnaca Airport collection available on request with advance notice. Booking confirmation includes all details in writing via WhatsApp.

Customer Experience

The customer experience with Camel is consistently described as stress-free. The word appearing most often in reviews is 'straightforward' — a rental process that worked exactly as described, with no surprises at collection or return. The multilingual team is particularly valued by Russian and Latvian-speaking visitors who make up a significant part of Camel's customer base. The Cyprus discount card is an unexpected bonus that customers genuinely use — several reviewers mention saving money at restaurants they would not otherwise have found.

Our Verdict

An excellent choice for families who want free GPS and child seats without negotiation, cost-conscious travellers who want total price certainty, and multilingual visitors who appreciate a team that speaks their language. Camel's transparent pricing model is the gold standard for what car hire should be — and the 8.80/10 score across 350+ reviews confirms consistent delivery.