Leo Opsimos Rentals

Overview

Leo Opsimos Rentals has been the quietly trusted choice of Paphos regulars for nearly three decades. Unlike the international chains at the airport, Leo operates from his base in Chloraka — and that personal touch is felt from the first WhatsApp message to the moment he or a family member drops you at the terminal. With over 150,000 customers served since 1997, Leo has built something rare in the car hire industry: a business where customers return year after year, not because they have to, but because they genuinely trust him. Reviews from Discovercars, Trustpilot, and Google tell a consistent story — a man who answers at 6am, who remembers returning customers by name, who drives someone to the airport himself when his staff are busy. That is not a company policy. That is a person.

WhatsApp & Communication

Leo actively manages his WhatsApp (+357 99 647111) himself — not a member of staff, not an automated system. Customers consistently report responses within minutes at any hour. Beyond booking confirmations, Leo uses WhatsApp to share parking app recommendations, petrol station tips, speed camera locations, restaurant suggestions, and beach advice tailored to where you are staying. Multiple reviewers describe the WhatsApp conversation starting weeks before their holiday and continuing throughout their stay. If you message Leo before flying, you will have a confirmed booking, a delivery time, the fuel level of your car, and probably a recommendation for the best fish restaurant near your villa — all before you land.

Pricing & Fees

Pricing is transparent from the very first contact: €12–€45 per day depending on car class and season. No deposit is required — not a block, not a charge, nothing taken from your card beyond the agreed rental fee. No excess liability means you are fully covered for accidental damage at zero additional cost. Child seats, baby seats, booster seats, and an extra driver are all included at no extra charge. There is no fuel pre-purchase scheme, no GPS rental fee, no young driver surcharge. What you are quoted on WhatsApp is what you pay — and this has been the case for 28 years without a single contrary review to show for it.

Family Features

Travelling with children is where Leo Opsimos genuinely excels. Baby seats, forward-facing child seats, and booster seats are always included free — confirmed in hundreds of independent reviews across multiple years. The fleet includes the Nissan Serena 7-seater people carrier, ideal for families travelling with grandparents or larger groups. SUVs are available for mountain driving to Troodos. All vehicles have air conditioning as standard. Leo delivers to Paphos Airport for rentals of 5+ days and to Larnaca Airport for 10+ day rentals, meeting families personally at arrivals so there is no shuttle wait with tired children and heavy bags.

Fleet & Vehicles

Leo's fleet of 50+ vehicles covers every practical need for a Cyprus holiday. Compact city cars handle Kato Paphos and coastal roads. Mid-size saloons and hatchbacks form the core of the fleet — reliable, fuel-efficient, comfortable for the motorway between Paphos, Limassol, and Nicosia. SUVs are available for mountain driving and the tracks around the Akamas Peninsula. The flagship Nissan Serena 7-seater accommodates large families with room for luggage. Automatic transmission is available across multiple vehicle classes — Leo typically has automatics available but recommends requesting in advance during peak summer months.

Booking Experience

Booking Leo Opsimos is deliberately simple. Send a WhatsApp message to +357 99 647111 with your arrival date, departure date, flight number, passenger count, and child seat requirements. Leo or his team confirms availability, vehicle options, and the all-inclusive price within minutes. No online form, no credit card entry, no terms and conditions to decipher. Payment is cash or card on delivery. For airport collections Leo requests a minimum 5-day rental at Paphos Airport and 10 days at Larnaca — for shorter rentals, hotel or villa delivery across the Paphos district is standard. The entire booking process from first message to confirmed delivery typically takes under 30 minutes.

Customer Experience

The customer experience with Leo Opsimos is consistently described in reviews as the best car hire experience visitors have ever had — not just in Cyprus, but anywhere. What makes it different is not the price, though the price is excellent, or the cars, though they are well-maintained — it is the feeling of being looked after by someone who genuinely cares whether your holiday goes well. Leo has been cited in TripAdvisor Paphos forum threads consistently since the mid-2000s. New visitors find him through word-of-mouth from friends and family. Returning visitors — many of whom have used Leo 5, 10, or 15 times — book months in advance. The combination of personal service, zero-fee pricing, and consistent reliability has created a loyalty rate that no international chain can match.

Our Verdict

Our #1 pick without hesitation and by a significant margin. The combination of 28 years of trust, personal WhatsApp service, zero deposit, zero excess, free family extras, and 500+ verified five-star reviews makes Leo Opsimos the best car rental in Paphos for the vast majority of visitors. If you are arriving Monday to Saturday and have 5+ days, book Leo first. You will not regret it.