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How to get there
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Protaras travel guide

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You're Going to Love Protaras

With a population of 20,230, Protaras is a must-see destination in Famagusta, 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 Protaras has to offer.

When to visit Protaras

Protaras in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Protaras in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Protaras

Plane

Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 41 km from Protaras. The shortest flight to Protaras from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car rental from Larnaca, which is about 39 km from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Autorent Cyprus and AERCAR, among others, in Larnaca.

Plane

Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 41 km from Protaras. The shortest flight to Protaras from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car rental from Larnaca, which is about 39 km from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Autorent Cyprus and AERCAR, among others, in Larnaca.

Airports near Protaras

ECNNicosia Ercan
PFOPaphos
LCALarnaca

Airlines serving Protaras

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,683 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,836 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,356 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,165 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (934 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,901 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,125 reviews)
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Where to stay in Protaras

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Protaras

Most booked hotels in Protaras

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Margadina Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 688 reviews)
$75+
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Cavo Maris Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1787 reviews)
$91+
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Chrysomare Beach Hotel & Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2241 reviews)
$95+
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Protaras Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 692 reviews)
$73+
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Atlantica Aeneas Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 87 reviews)
$183+
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Limanaki Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1603 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Protaras

Expect to pay $5.98 per gallon in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $71.77 and $95.70. The most frequently booked car type in Protaras is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Celerio or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $5.98 per gallon in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $71.77 and $95.70. The most frequently booked car type in Protaras is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Celerio or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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