Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Limassol travel guide

Limassol Tourism | Limassol Guide

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Limassol has to offer.

Where to Eat in Limassol

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

Limassol in January
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limassol in January
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 12h 35m.

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 AERCAR and Autorent Cyprus, among others, in Larnaca.

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 12h 35m.

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 AERCAR and Autorent Cyprus, among others, in Larnaca.

Airports near Limassol

Airlines serving Limassol

Lufthansa
Good (8,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,182 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,049 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,107 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,955 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,513 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,506 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,473 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,041 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,323 reviews)
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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 $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Limassol, with prices from $23 to $566 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 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limassol

Most booked hotels in Limassol

Amara Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1408 reviews)
$566+
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1047 reviews)
$424+
Lordos Beach Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2746 reviews)
$155+
Sun Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 4553 reviews)
$159+
Royal Apollonia by Louis Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2239 reviews)
$237+
St Raphael Resort & Marina
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 918 reviews)
$168+

Renting a car in Limassol

Renting a car in Limassol costs $28 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Limassol.

Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. 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 Compact rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Limassol costs $28 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Limassol.

Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. 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 Compact rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.