Petsas Car Rentals

Overview

Andreas Petsas & Sons Ltd has been part of Cyprus car hire since 1962, making it the longest continuously operating car hire company on the island. With a fleet exceeding 2,000 vehicles and offices in every major town — Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Ayia Napa — Petsas offers island-wide coverage that no other single operator in Cyprus can match. At Paphos Airport, Petsas operates from a desk inside the arrivals hall, offering terminal convenience of the international chains with island-specific knowledge of a local institution. The trade-off compared to smaller local operators is personalisation — Petsas operates at scale, and the experience reflects that.

WhatsApp & Communication

No WhatsApp service. Petsas operates via phone (head office: +357 22 456450), email (carrentals@petsas.com.cy), and their website. The phone reservations line operates standard business hours. For Paphos Airport collections, the terminal desk handles all arrangements directly.

Pricing & Fees

Daily rates of €18–€70 are above local operator pricing for comparable vehicle categories. Child seats, second drivers, and CDW are all charged separately. Online booking via petsas.com.cy often includes promotional rates — worth checking before calling. The excess of €600–€1,200 without CDW is lower than SIXT or Hertz but higher than the zero-excess standard of top local operators.

Family Features

Child seats available at Petsas Paphos at daily extra charge. The 2,000+ vehicle fleet includes 4x4s, convertibles, and 8-seater minibuses. Hotel and home delivery is available across Cyprus. 24/7 service covers late-night arrivals and Sundays at the Paphos terminal.

Fleet & Vehicles

Petsas operates the largest fleet of any car hire company in Cyprus at 2,000+ vehicles. Economy cars, saloons, SUVs, 4x4 jeeps (including soft-top options), convertibles, luxury vehicles, and 8-seater minibuses are all available. For visitors needing a specific or unusual vehicle type — a 4x4 for off-road exploration, a convertible for a special occasion, a minibus for a large group — Petsas has the broadest selection available anywhere in Cyprus.

Booking Experience

Petsas bookings managed via the website, phone, or at the Paphos Airport desk. Online booking with confirmation available. The terminal desk at PFO provides immediate collection. For island-wide itineraries — collecting in Paphos and returning in Larnaca or Nicosia — Petsas offers the most seamless one-way rental experience in Cyprus, with offices at both major airports and all major towns.

Customer Experience

The Petsas customer experience is professional and consistent — the expected delivery of a 60-year-old company that depends on reputation. Reviews praise the terminal convenience, vehicle quality, and island-wide accessibility. Friction points mentioned are the higher pricing versus local operators and the fuel pre-purchase policy that some reviewers found confusing. The 7.8 Discovercars score from 800+ reviews places Petsas comfortably above international chains but below the top local independents.

Our Verdict

The best choice for visitors touring multiple parts of Cyprus who want a reliable single operator with offices everywhere, one-way rental flexibility, and the broadest vehicle selection on the island. For visitors staying in Paphos only, local operators offer significantly better value.