Paphos travel guide
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You're Going to Love Paphos
With a population of 35 961, Paphos is the largest city in Paphos, Cyprus by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paphos has to offer.
When to visit Paphos
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Paphos in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Paphos, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Paphos
Plane
When flying to Paphos, you’ll arrive at Paphos (PFO), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Paphos include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Paphos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Paphos is to pick up a car hire from Larnaca, which is about 112 km from Paphos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Larnaca.
Airlines serving Paphos
Where to stay in Paphos
From 5-star hotels such as the Venus Beach Hotel to great affordable options like the Dionysos Central, Paphos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include King's Hotel and Axiothea Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Paphos, with prices from £13 to £643 per night. Kato Paphos is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Paphos are about 41% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paphos
Most booked hotels in Paphos
Hiring a car in Paphos
Hiring a car in Paphos costs £24 per day, on average, or £145 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Paphos.
Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Paphos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.06 and £21.41. The most frequently booked car type in Paphos is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.