Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Protaras has to offer.

When to visit Protaras

Protaras in December
Estimated hotel price
€103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Protaras in December
Estimated hotel price
€103
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 25 miles from Protaras. The shortest flight to Protaras from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car hire from Larnaca, which is about 24 miles from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Get Your Car and Alamo, among others, in Larnaca.

Plane

Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 25 miles from Protaras. The shortest flight to Protaras from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car hire from Larnaca, which is about 24 miles from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Get Your Car and Alamo, among others, in Larnaca.

Airports near Protaras

Airlines serving Protaras

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,818 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,327 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,837 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (977 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (298 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,173 reviews)
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Where to stay in Protaras

From 5-star hotels such as the Sunrise Pearl Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Toxotis Hotel, Protaras offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Protaras

Most booked hotels in Protaras

Margadina Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€66+
Cavo Maris Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€91+
Capo Bay Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€135+
Pavlo Napa Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€82+
Sunrise Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€123+
Adams Beach Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€101+

Hiring a car in Protaras

Expect to pay €1.44 per litre in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €17.19 and €22.92. The most frequently booked car type in Protaras is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.44 per litre in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €17.19 and €22.92. The most frequently booked car type in Protaras is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.