THRIFTY Car Rental at Paphos Airport

Paphos International Airport may not be considered as large when compared to other European airports, however, it is the second busiest in the country of Cyprus. The airport handles around 2.5 million passengers per annum, and is located approximately 4 miles southeast of Paphos. Many of its passengers are tourists coming to enjoy the wonderful beach, family and historical attractions of the region, and they often rent a car for transportation. The Paphos Airport car hire companies include Thrifty, a well known company with car rental locations around the world.

The airport of Paphos (PFO) has a single and renovated terminal building that is equipped with shops, restaurants, WiFi connections, a bank, a tourist information desk, currency exchange services and several other useful amenities. The terminal is completely accessible to disabled passengers as well, and all its facilities are within walking distance of one another. The airport is served by several airline companies, including Ryanair, for which it is a hub, and flights arrive from a variety of international destinations. Many flights are seasonal, as more visitors come to Paphos in the warmer summer months. In order to rent a car from Thrifty passengers will need to be over the age of 21 and should posses a valid drivers license and a major credit card such as American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard or Visa.

Once luggage items have been collected, passengers can follow signs to the car rental counters, which are in the arrivals area, and once the formalities for the rental agreement have been completed the vehicle can be retrieved from nearby the terminal. Thrifty will provide details for where their vehicles are parked. Before leaving the parking area, vehicles should be checked by Thrifty and the customer for existing damages. The customer should also ensure that they have any emergency numbers to contact in case of a breakdown or an accident. Often cars are hired with twenty-four hour emergency assistance in case of the above-mentioned events. All vehicles are cleaned and checked for safety before every rental.

Thrifty Paphos International Airport is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. However, holiday hours may vary. Their customers have access to a large number of car categories, for example, Mini, Economy, Compact, Mid-Size, Full-Size and Standard Convertible. The first three categories contain vehicles that are similar to the Kia Picanto, Ford Fiesta and Ford Fusion, while slightly larger vehicles are similar to the Ford Mondeo. Vehicles with more room for luggage items are often hired by families, while the smaller cars are ideal for single travelers or couples. The majority of vehicles available have a manual transmission and air conditioning. A specific request may be needed if an automatic vehicle is required. Thrifty hires SUV's as well, such as the Toyota Rush, and an example of a Standard Convertible is the Opel Astra Cabrio.

An automatic vehicle will also be required when a disabled customer wishes to use hand control equipment from Paphos International Airport. Hand controls from Thrifty are free of charge, but should be reserved in advance, as they will need to be fitted to an appropriate vehicle. Only persons with lower limb disabilities can request the use of hand controls.

Other items of equipment are usually available from Thrifty as well. A satellite navigation system could be extremely useful for tourists who have not been to Paphos before. This device will give clear and accurate directions to any destination, and often comes pre-programmed with points of interest that could include attractions, restaurants, hotels, golf courses, business locations and medical facilities. Child seats can be arranged from Thrifty as well, if young children will be travelling in the vehicle. All items of equipment and vehicles, especially during the summer months, are recommended to be reserved in advance. Online car rental reservations are often the simplest to organize.

A large number of the Paphos International Airport car rental companies, including Thrifty, offer loyalty programs for their customers that help to save time and money each time a rented car is required. The Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards program enables its members to enjoy shorter lines at the counter, faster reservations, rentals and returns and possibly even discounted rental rates. The program is free to join by all customers of Thrifty. If a member of the Blue Chip Rewards program, customers can even accumulate points and earn a free day of car hire. Thrifty offers several other services as well, such as corporate rental programs and multi-month rental programs that allow vehicles to be hired for up to eleven months. Thrifty one way hires can be arranged for the majority of vehicle categories.

Thrifty has several airline and hotel partners that include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Emirates, Southwest Airlines and Hilton Hotels. Thrifty at Paphos International Airport can be contacted for further details regarding car hire options.

Address:
Paphos Airport (PFO)
Paphos, Cyprus

Telephone Number: +357 99 37 38 48