Limassol travel guide
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You're Going to Love Limassol
With a population of 154,000, Limassol is the largest city in Limassol, Cyprus by the number of inhabitants. 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 Limassol has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Limassol
Where to Eat in Limassol
Katholiki is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Limassol. These include popular favorites such as Gin Garden (Themidos 1), Tartufo Italian Restaurant (21 Spyrou Araouzou) and Tio (Irinis 27). If you’re looking for affordable options, Sera by Ettore Botrini (Four Seasons Hotel) and M Fusion (Four Seasons Hotel) are great picks.
When to visit Limassol
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Limassol in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Limassol, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Limassol
Plane
When flying to Limassol, you’ll arrive at Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 35 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Limassol from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Limassol is to pick up a car rental from Larnaca, which is about 37 miles from Limassol. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Larnaca.
Airlines serving Limassol
Where to stay in Limassol
From 5-star hotels such as the Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol to great affordable options like the Navarria Hotel, Limassol offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $338 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Limassol, with prices from $21 to $1,107 per night. Potamos tis Germasogeias is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Limassol are about 32% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Limassol
Most booked hotels in Limassol
Renting a car in Limassol
Renting a car in Limassol costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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, 28% more expensive than at Larnaca.
Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Limassol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93. The most frequently booked car type in Limassol is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.