Car Hire Recommendations

Richy


Joined: 17/11/2007
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 22:11

I'm visiting the North for a couple of weeks in July and would like to know where to go for arranging a family hire car... looking to get a taxi from Larnaca and have a car delivered to a villa... rates appear to be around £20/day.. wanted to budget for 12 days all in.. I know there always hidden extras ! so if there is any words of wisdom out there it would be much appreciated.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 22:28

Hi Richy

I'd start with http://www.birdrentacar.com They will give you a quotation. From there you can barter with other companies. To tell you the truth we have hired from Bird and have found them to be competitive and very reliable.

Karen

ZeXsZ


Joined: 10/11/2007
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 22:36

Hi Richy;



I would recommend Acmenya Car Rentals in Alsancak



Cars are Ford Fiesta/Focus and VW Polo.



Prices are gbp 20 per day included vat and insurance. No hidden extras!!!



acmenya@ebim.net or http://www.acmenyacyprus.com

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 22:44

Hi Richy



We have used Bellapais . £40 from Larnaca in a Vito (which seats 6 and takes lots of luggage). Car hire is pretty much the same as everywhere really - we are paying £15 for Ford Focus (April). Their website is http://www.bellapaisrentacar.com

Most companies do seem to charge roughly the same and I think everyone seems pretty happy with who they have chosen so I would say go with anyone who has been recommended on here.

gottheyips


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 444

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 23:01

Hi Richy ,



contact me on my email address, can arrange a personal 1st class car hire and airport transfers at reliable and competitive rates .



D n G

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 23:18

I would second Bird Rent a Car in Karaoglanoglu. They have never let us down and will collect you from the airport then deliver your car to you at your convenience. The last time we hired with them we had a Citroen Picasso. I honestly cannot remember what the rate was but you will get a discount by booking on line.

larry f


Joined: 29/01/2008
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 00:24

Hi Karen and Jo

Have just looked at Bird Rent a Car, and they offer 25% discount if you rent a car from them through a direct contact.

Do you think mentioning either of your names would work???? Would you mind????

Theresa

kyrenia007


Joined: 19/08/2007
Posts: 88

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 00:29

Pacific Rent a Car have always been very good as are Gunray Rent a Car. We have used Gunray twice now and they deliver wherever you want and whatever time (within reason). I'll email you some details as if you mention us they may offer you some sort of discount

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 00:41

Theresa



The direct contact basically means booking online so you will get the discount anyway. They are very helpful and Dilber (a lady) will email you with a quote.



Jo

larry f


Joined: 29/01/2008
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 01:05

Thanks Jo,



You can guess I'm new to the internet and all its wonders ! I'll certainly email them for a quote, we will be staying in Karaoglanoglu in July anyway so we may as well shop local !!



Theresa

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 07:51

Hi richy , we use sur, based in famagusta , if you're interested i can give you his mobile no

regards , simbas

denali2007


Joined: 04/01/2008
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 10:23

Gunray always good for us - Ozgur will reply personally to your e mail and give discounts. Always on time, will pick up from airport and drive you to your apartment if you wish or you can drive yourself. When you go back, you can either be picked up and driven to airport, or leave the car there for him to collect. Would recommend his service every time.

jemjem


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 11:37

hi richy we came back last week dont know where you are staying in the north but we are in esentepe tbv they pick us up at larnica £35 each way drop us off at our app and depending on what time we arrive get our car delivered the next day from them we had ford focus for£100 pounds for 7 days fully com used them 3 times and had no problems. but prices change for the time of year like the rest

Richy


Joined: 17/11/2007
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 11:21

Hey guy's thanks for all your responses... much appreciated... I'll do some investigation and let you know my conclusions later this month.. Richy

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
01/04/2008 12:06

Hi Richey just had a week out there used pe-to car hire contact pearl on

car-rental@pe-to.com she will give you a quote cars are always fully maintained have used here many times never had a problem

jakelondon


Joined: 17/06/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 20:38

Hi i have been using Abbant rent acar for the last 3 years and they have been very reliable...they have new or old cars for every choice with all sorts of prices..here is there website http://www.abantrentacar.com



Contact Cenk there who is the owner..i am sure he will look after you..

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 20:50

Richy,

Dont pay any more than £19.00 a day mate for a car inclusive of insurance,

Paul.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 22:37

Double check the insurance.



First check they are offering Fully Comp in the price quoted because most now are only offering 3rd party to cut down on cost.



Second check what the excess is.



It is all very good having a cheap car hire until you have an accident and find you get lumbered with a massive bill.



Last thing, if you pay by CC keep an eye out later for extras. A friend of ours even keeps your deposit now until the car has been fully checked and then repays.



All of these things are not cons it is just because business is so tight at present.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 22:45

Rich,

Mail me off board and i will be able to get you 20% discount and its fully comp.I used them last week,

Regards,

Paul.

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 22:52

Hi Richy, I have used a UK/Greek car hire company 3 times from Larnaca airport and booked it in the UK. Very reasonable rates and good cars.



If you are interested I will dig out the details and forward them on to you.



Its not a bad drive, it takes an hour and a half from Larnaca to Kyrenia and a very nice drive.............if you feel confident to do this I recommend it, and it makes it an interesting journey as you see the contrast and difference between going from the South to the North and going across the border is no hassle!!!....................Your choice....let me know I will forward details of car hire company and agent I book through.



nunu1

mike11


Joined: 18/06/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 16:07

Hi Nunu1



I am interested in making this journey.



Please can you forward details to me?



Kind Regards



Mike

Hot Hornet


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 343

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 16:30

but should't we be using Ercan everyone - you know the economy and everything, keep the North going??!!!!

yes I know I am soooooo boring on this subject!!

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 19:37

Mike,

I have e-mailed you those details...........



Regards



nunu1

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 19:41

Mike p.s.

Keep to the speed limits when you are in Cyprus! They have speed cameras and Cops both on the Greek and Turkish side and they are strict!



nunu1

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 10:12

came back yesterday through larnaca



4 mobile speed traps (with guns) on the motorway from lefkosa to airport ,plus 3 or 4 fixed cameras from alsancak.......soom catching on from gordon browns way of taxing the speeders



kav

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 11:34

Hi hotty , i have to agree with you on that one , but in reality some families with children , have to go for the cheaper flights , and that means larnaca most of the time , so that they can visit more often ,and of course the school holidays are in peak season so flights are really expensive ,

regards , simbas

brandy sour


Joined: 09/04/2008
Posts: 310

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 14:12

We use cyprus pines used the for 2 years now never lets us down always on time great service sorted out our parking fine once because it was all in turkish

Carmel


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 206

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 17:07

Would highly recommend Eva Rent a car, K-Pet filling station opposite Colony Hotel. Very reasonable rates and airport pick up (Ercan or Larnaca). Speak to Erk. Phone No. 0090 392 8152275 or 0090 533 8607171. We have being using them for quite a few years now and they always give us very good rates

Chick-a-Dee


Joined: 16/06/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 20:48

Hi everyone



This is my first posting. We have just returned from a fortnights holiday and used Pacific - rent a car. We booked over the internet and opted to pay on arrival at Ercan. I think it was £135.00 GBP for 10 days, we didn't think that was bad.



We collected our Vitara Jeep from a lovley guy, we paid our money, and as agreed, they have a £20 petrol policy. They put it in and we pay for it on collection.



We had no hassle and the fact that we collected and dropped it back off at Ercan made it ideal for us. Mind you we did have to pay 5 YTL to get the Jepp back into the carpark.



Hope this is useful. And we had a great holiday.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 00:02

Hi there Chick-a-Dee

Welcome . I also hired from Pacific last month for 1st time & thought them

v. reasonable at £56 for 5 days. Delivered to apartment, and also had Vitara

Jeep. I paid by card & the £20 petrol just did nicely. My relatives coming in

August also found them to be best offer.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 00:04

Hi there Chick-a-Dee

Welcome . I also hired from Pacific last month for 1st time & thought them

v. reasonable at £56 for 5 days. Delivered to apartment, and also had Vitara

Jeep. I paid by card & the £20 petrol just did nicely. My relatives coming in

August also found them to be best offer.

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 16:14

Mike11 Are you still alive? I sent you details that you asked for.................no reply on forum or e-mail?.................



nunu1