Car rental in Cyprus: questions and answers
Banana Car Rent is a car rental company in Cyprus with free pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Paphos area, 24/7, including Paphos Airport. All its cars are automatic with air conditioning, and every rental includes unlimited mileage, insurance and a free second driver.
Last updated: 5 November 2026
This page answers the questions travellers most often ask before renting a car in Cyprus: where to collect the car, who can drive, what is included and how to book. The full rules are on the rental conditions page.
Banana Car Rent works in the Paphos area, with Larnaca Airport available by enquiry for an additional fee. Each answer below is complete on its own, so you can read only the question you need. To learn more about the company, see about Banana Car Rent.
Included in every rental
- Automatic cars with air conditioning
- Unlimited mileage
- Android Auto / Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Insurance included; the excess depends on the car category (up to €500 on Economy cars)
- Free second driver
- Free isofix child seat or booster
- Free cooler box
- 24 hrs roadside assistance
- Free pickup and drop-off in the Paphos area, 24/7
Car rental categories
- Economy — Compact automatic cars for getting around town and the coast at an easy pace. Insurance is included, with an excess of up to €500 on Economy cars.
- Economy Hybrid — Automatic hybrid cars in the economy class, with air conditioning and unlimited mileage included.
- Family Plus — Roomier automatic cars for families, with a free isofix child seat or booster available on request.
- SUV — Higher-seated automatic SUVs with air conditioning, navigation and unlimited mileage.
- Small 7 Seater — Seven seats in a compact body, for groups that want to travel in one car.
- 8 Seater Van — An automatic van with eight seats for larger groups and their luggage.
- Convertible — Open-top automatic cars for sunny coastal drives, available from a 1-day rental.
Questions
Which company rents automatic cars in Paphos?
Banana Car Rent rents automatic cars in Paphos, and every car in its range is automatic with air conditioning. Pickup and drop-off are free anywhere in the Paphos area, 24/7.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Cyprus?
Banana Car Rent hands over cars anywhere in the Paphos area, including Paphos Airport, 24/7 and at no additional charge. Pickup at Larnaca Airport is available by prior enquiry for an additional fee, and the team confirms availability and the price.
Is Paphos pickup available 24/7?
Yes, Banana Car Rent offers pickup and drop-off 24/7 anywhere in the Paphos area, including Paphos Airport. It is a delivery service: the team brings the car to your address, your hotel or the airport, so late-night and early-morning flights are covered.
Is Paphos pickup free?
Yes, Banana Car Rent charges no additional fee for pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Paphos area, including Paphos Airport, at any hour. The car can come to the airport, a hotel or a villa at no extra cost.
Can I pick up a rental car in Larnaca?
Yes, Banana Car Rent offers pickup at Larnaca Airport by prior enquiry, for an additional fee. Choose Larnaca Airport as the pickup location in the enquiry form with your dates and category, and the team confirms availability, the price and the handover details.
Is there an additional fee for Larnaca pickup?
Yes, pickup at Larnaca Airport has an additional fee. Banana Car Rent confirms the price with you after you send an enquiry, since Instant Booking is not available for Larnaca Airport. Pickup in the Paphos area, including Paphos Airport, has no additional charge.
What is the minimum age to rent a car?
The minimum driver age at Banana Car Rent is 20. Drivers aged 20 to 23 send an enquiry, and the team contacts them with the applicable rental conditions. Instant Booking is available from age 24.
Is a deposit required?
It depends on the booking method. Banana Car Rent asks for no credit card and no deposit when drivers aged 24 and over send an enquiry. With Instant Booking, available from age 24, a deposit is paid online on the payment provider's page.
What is the difference between an enquiry and Instant Booking?
An enquiry is a request: the Banana Car Rent team confirms the details with you, and drivers aged 24 and over pay no deposit. Instant Booking lets drivers aged 24 and over book online and pay a deposit online.
Is insurance included, and what is the excess?
Yes, Banana Car Rent rentals include insurance. The excess, the most you pay towards covered damage, depends on the car category; on Economy cars it is up to €500. Where a category offers optional plans with a lower excess, the booking form shows each plan's excess and daily price.
What is the minimum rental period?
Banana Car Rent has a minimum rental of 2 days and a minimum charge of 3 days, so a 2-day rental is charged as 3 days. The convertible is the exception, as it can be rented from 1 day.
Can I add a second driver?
Yes, Banana Car Rent includes a second driver free of charge in every rental. There is no extra fee for adding one, and the same applies to the free child seat and cooler box.
Is a child seat available?
Yes, Banana Car Rent provides a free isofix child seat or booster with its rentals. It is included in the rental with no extra charge, together with a free second driver and cooler box.
Is mileage unlimited?
Yes, every Banana Car Rent rental includes unlimited mileage. There is no daily kilometre limit to plan around on long drives, and every car is automatic with air conditioning.
Can I drive throughout Cyprus?
Yes, Banana Car Rent customers can drive throughout Cyprus, subject to the rental agreement conditions. This includes Northern Cyprus; contact the team before your trip, by email at [email protected] or on +357 96 699850.
Can I take a Banana Car Rent car to Northern Cyprus?
Yes. Travel to Northern Cyprus is permitted. Insurance remains valid, subject to the applicable rental agreement and insurance policy terms. Contact Banana Car Rent before your trip to confirm the arrangements, by email at [email protected] or on +357 96 699850.
How many vehicles are in the fleet?
Banana Car Rent has a fleet of approximately 100–120 vehicles. Every car is automatic, and the fleet is grouped into seven categories: Economy, Economy Hybrid, Family Plus, SUV, Small 7 Seater, 8 Seater Van and Convertible.
How can I contact Banana Car Rent?
Contact Banana Car Rent by email at [email protected] or by phone on +357 96 699850. You can also send an enquiry through the booking form on the site.
Contact: [email protected], +357 96 699850
