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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nicosia has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Nicosia
Tours
Other activities
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 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Nicosia, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Nicosia
Plane
Nicosia is served by 2 airports: Nicosia Ercan (ECN) and Larnaca Airport (LCA). The closest to downtown Nicosia is Nicosia Ercan, which is located 8 miles from the city center. Further away is Larnaca Airport, 25 miles from the center of Nicosia. The shortest flight to Nicosia from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 16h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Nicosia is to pick up a car rental from Larnaca, which is about 24 miles from Nicosia. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Larnaca.
Bus
Nicosia’s bus station is located 1.8 miles from the city center.
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 $77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $141 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nicosia
Most booked hotels in Nicosia
Renting a car in Nicosia
Renting a car in Nicosia costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Larnaca.
Expect to pay $6.40 per gallon in Nicosia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.77 and $102.36. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Nicosia, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.