Crossing the North Border by car

Light


Joined: 07/04/2009
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 15:39

Does anyone know if your crossing the North border from the south - how much it costs for insurance? And if we have cars or 7 seaters it makes a difference on the insurance side. thanks

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 15:55

It's the car that you pay insurance for not the people . You have to buy a months insurance ,i think it,s 30 euros

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 15:55

There are different insurance providers at the border and each has their own closing time ranging from 22.00 to 00.00. The insurance provided can be third party or fully comprehensive the cost starts from 20 euros for 3 days third party up to 60 euros for 1 month fully comprehensive. You may use the following 3 border points to pay for insurance and pass 24/7: Ayios Demotios in Nicosia, Pergamos (Pyla) in Larnaca and Vvisoules Strovilia in Famagusta. There are breakdown services in both the North and the South.



I can recommend Fontana Car Rentals for pick up in South for use in North Cyprus. Their website is http://www.cyprus-car.com

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 15:56

I think it's 30 euros for 4 week's but watch what time you are crossing as the insurance kiosk is not open 24/7

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 16:34

We crossed on Friday and it cost 25 euros for 1 months cover, 3 months will cost you 70 euros.

Regards

Paul

Light


Joined: 07/04/2009
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 16:44

If we are travelling from Larnaka to Lefke - what is the best route/directions and which border do we pass?

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 17:35

The easiest and quickest crossing point from Larnaca is via Pyla/Pergamous.

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
13/04/2009 06:52

You would have to be mad to use Pyla en-route to Lefke. A little further west may be more appropriate.

Light


Joined: 07/04/2009
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
13/04/2009 14:23

Dont worry i am mad lol, but why is it a mad route?

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
13/04/2009 17:47

If you take a look at a map of the TRNC you will see that Lefke is in the far west. In my opinion it will be better to cross at Metahan (Lefkosa) and then pick up the highway towards Guzelyurt/Lefke.



To cross at Pyla would mean going East for a fair way.

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
13/04/2009 22:56

the tax office is only open Monday to Friday from 8am until 2-30 pm

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 06:11

"the tax office is only open Monday to Friday from 8am until 2-30 pm"



That's very true Peter, but irrelevent to Light who is crossing South to North. Let's try not to confuse people.

Light


Joined: 07/04/2009
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 09:11

Thanks for your help guys

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 09:18

Hi....I always use the crossing in Nicosea, driving up the dual carriageway from larnaca...very easy route.....be careful when arriving late evening...you cannot cross without the additional insurance, the Insurance office can be closed from 1.30 am to 7 a.m..other than that ..no problems