NATIONAL Car Rental at Paphos Airport

Paphos International Airport (PFO), together with Larnaca International Airport, is one of the main airports of Cyprus. It handles almost two million passengers per annum, and is recognised by its IATA code of PFO. The airport is situated approximately 6.5 km, or 4 miles southeast of Paphos city, along the south-western coastline of the island. Arriving passengers will find all the facilities they require, as well as options for ground transportation, which include private vehicles for hire from the Paphos International Airport car rental companies, such as National Car Hire. All vehicles supplied to passengers are in a good condition, and can be rented at various affordable rates.

The airport of Paphos is well organized, and has been recently renovated. It has an area for departing passengers, where the check-in counters are found as well as the security control areas, and a section for arriving passengers, with the baggage reclaim hall. The car hire companies of the airport are not far from the arrival area, and are within the terminal building. Their vehicles are also parking nearby to where passengers collect their luggage items. All vehicles from National are recommended to be booked in advance, as car hire in Cyprus is very popular. The reason for this is that the public bus services are not that extensive, and there are also no trains on the island. Most people who live in Cyprus have their own vehicles, and many visitors hire a vehicle for convenience. Advanced online car rental reservations are suggested, as they often guarantee the lowest rental rates.

The company of National Paphos International Airport has an interesting selection of vehicles for their customers, all of which are arranged into various car groups, or categories. Cars are therefore not hired by their specific makes and models, but rather by category. Each category contains vehicles of a similar size, and those with similar characteristics. They are also priced the same. In the Mini, Economy and Compact categories customers will find smaller sized cars, similar to the Kia Picanto 1.0, Ford Fiesta 1.4, Ford Fusion 1.4 and Ford Focus 1.6. They seat four or five passengers, have room for an item or two of luggage and are usually fitted with air conditioning, ABS brakes, power steering, air bags and a manual transmission, however, the Ford Fusion is an automatic vehicle.

The above-mentioned vehicles are ideal for all driving circumstances, but sometimes a larger vehicle is preferred. In National's Van category the Opel Zafira 1.8 with room for seven passengers can be hired, and the Nissan Terrano 2.7 is a large SUV with seven seat-belts. Other SUVs are similar to the Suzuki Jimny 1.3. Persons arriving in Paphos could also arrange a convertible from National, similar to the Renault Megane Cabriolet 1.8.

During their years of service National has mainly provided vehicles for the frequent airport business traveler, and is particularly popular for their comprehensive frequent-renter program, which goes by the name of Emerald Club. Emerald Club members enjoy priority counter services, various discounted rental rates and numerous other services that help to expedite the car rental process. National was the first car hire company to offer such an excellent program. However, National may also provide vehicles for leisure travelers as well, and will hire equipment such as child seats and satellite navigation systems.

National hand controls for disabled drivers could be available as well for certain vehicles hired at Paphos International Airport. Hand control equipment is useful by persons with a lower limb disability, and operates the brake and accelerator pedals of vehicles with automatic transmissions. It does not control the windshield wipers, car lights or any other vehicle functions. Persons who are visually impaired may still be the primary renter of a vehicle from the Paphos International Airport car hire companies, provided that they are accompanied by someone in possession of a valid drivers license. The drivers license will be used to validate the rental, but the credit card of the disabled customer will be used for payment.

It is important for all renters to have the necessary documents required for car hire, and to meet the minimum or maximum age restrictions of the rental location. In Cyprus, cars can be hired by persons over the age of 21, and usually by persons who are not over the age of 72. Younger (persons under the age of 25) and older (persons over the age of 70) drivers may not have access to all vehicle categories, and are subject to higher rental rates. All drivers registered on the rental contract should be present to collect the vehicle, and will need a local driving license or an International Driving Permit. A major credit card such as American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa will also be required, as no debit cards are accepted at this location.

National one way hire services may be a convenient option for certain travelers, as it allows the vehicle to be returned to a location other than Paphos International Airport. One way hires may require an advanced reservation, are sometimes not permitted for all vehicle categories and could possibly incur additional charges. If a one way hire is not arranged, the vehicle should be returned to Paphos Airport before the rental contract expires, and with either a full or as empty as possible tank of fuel, depending on the fuel option chosen at the start of the rental period. Longer rentals of a few days or weeks will usually require the renter to purchase a full tank of fuel upfront. Contact National at Paphos International Airport for all further details regarding their car hire services.

Address:
Paphos Airport (PFOT01)
Serviced by Europcar
Paphos International Airport
Cyprus
CY

Telephone Number: (357) 26-822633

Fax Number: (16) 0073541