Rental Regulations & Terms

• Students

  Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid TRNC driving licence.

• Graduated students

  Must re-enter the TRNC as a tourist to be eligible to rent a car using a TR (Turkish) or International driving licence.

• Tourists

  Must be at least 23 years old and hold a valid International driving licence.

• Military personnel & residents

  A valid TRNC licence is mandatory if your stay has exceeded 90 days. Otherwise, rental services cannot be provided.

• Language requirement

  If the driving licence is not in English or Turkish, it will not be accepted, even with a formal translation.

• Minimum rental

  The minimum rental period is 3 days.

• Contract extensions

  Extensions must be processed in person at any of our four branches (Famagusta, Nicosia, Ercan Airport, or Kyrenia). Extensions cannot be processed via email or telephone.

We accept the following payment methods:

• Cash · Credit Card · Bank Transfer · Mail Order.

• All prices are inclusive of VAT.

• Drop-off locations

  Vehicles may be returned to any of our four bases (Famagusta, Nicosia, Ercan Airport, or Kyrenia). Please inform the original pick-up branch of your preferred return location in advance.

• Vehicle condition

  The renter is responsible for returning the vehicle in the same condition it was received. A joint inspection by the renter and a Cyprus Ways agent will be conducted upon delivery — any existing scratches, damages, or the presence of the spare tyre will be documented in the contract.

• Unauthorised drivers

  Insurance does not cover any driver whose name is not listed on the rental agreement. In such cases, the renter and the driver are jointly liable for any resulting damage.

• Early returns

  No refunds are provided if the vehicle is returned before the scheduled expiration date.

• Immediate termination

  The company reserves the right to repossess the vehicle using spare keys without prior notice if it is used dangerously, for illegal activities, or in breach of the contract. In such cases, the contract is voided immediately, and no refund will be issued.

• Expired contracts

  Vehicles whose rental period has expired are not covered by insurance.

• Basic care

  The renter is responsible for monitoring petrol, oil levels, tyres and the radiator water during the rental period.

• Alcohol & drugs

  Any damage caused while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is excluded from all insurance coverage. The full cost will be charged to the renter.

• Traffic fines

  The renter is solely responsible for all parking fines and traffic camera penalties incurred during the rental period.

• Commercial use & advertising

  The vehicle cannot be used for commercial work (e.g. taxi services), used to carry cargo, or display any form of advertising.

• Unauthorised repairs

  Unauthorised repairs are strictly prohibited. All maintenance and repairs must be coordinated through Cyprus Ways.

• Standard coverage

  All vehicles are covered by Third-Party Traffic Insurance.

• Authorised drivers

  Insurance is only valid for drivers whose names are explicitly listed on the rental agreement.

• Accident — not at fault

  If the renter is not at fault and a police report confirms it, the renter is not liable for any damages.

• Accident — at fault

  If the renter is at fault, the insurance covers the third party, but the renter remains responsible for the full repair costs of the rented vehicle.

• No police report

  If the vehicle is damaged while parked or on the road and no police report is provided, the renter is liable for all repair costs.

• Exempt insurance (Full / CDW)

  Optional coverage that limits the renter's financial liability in the event of an accident or total loss to a pre-determined deductible amount stated in the contract. The cost varies by vehicle model — pricing is provided once a vehicle is selected.

• Late pickup

  If the vehicle is not collected within 24 hours of the scheduled pickup time without prior notice, the reservation is cancelled and the deposit is non-refundable.

• Price changes

  For reservations with a deposit only, any price changes between booking and pickup will be reflected in the contract. Fully paid reservations are not affected by price changes.

• Deposit refunds

  Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances.

• Cancelling fully paid bookings

  Cancellation must be requested at least 1 week before the rental date. On-time cancellations are refunded after a 30% deduction. Cancellations within less than 1 week are non-refundable.