Nicosia travel guide
Nicosia Tourism | Nicosia Guide
You're Going to Love Nicosia
With 200,452 inhabitants, Nicosia is the most populous city in Cyprus. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nicosia has to offer.
Where to Eat in Nicosia
If you’re looking for affordable options, ROUS RESTAURANT (Kyriakou Matsi 16) and Pralina Experience (31 Stasikratous Street) are great picks.
When to visit Nicosia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nicosia in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Nicosia, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Nicosia
Plane
Nicosia is served by 2 airports: Nicosia Ercan (ECN) and Larnaca Airport (LCA). The closest to the city centre of Nicosia is Nicosia Ercan, which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Further away is Larnaca Airport, 25 miles from the centre of Nicosia. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Wizz Air UK, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Nicosia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Nicosia is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 60 miles from Nicosia. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Paphos.
Bus
Nicosia’s bus station is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Nicosia
Where to stay in Nicosia
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Nicosia to great affordable options like the Cypriot Swallow Boutique Hotel, Nicosia offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nicosia
Most booked hotels in Nicosia
Hiring a car in Nicosia
Hiring a car in Nicosia costs £30 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Larnaca.
Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Nicosia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.86 and £21.14. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nicosia, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.