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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nicosia has to offer.
When to visit Nicosia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nicosia in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Nicosia, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Nicosia
Plane
Nicosia is served by 2 airports: Nicosia Ercan (ECN) and Larnaca Airport (LCA). The closest to the city centre of Nicosia is Nicosia Ercan, which is located 13 km from the city centre. Further away is Larnaca Airport, 41 km from the centre of Nicosia. The shortest flight to Nicosia from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h.
Car
Another option to get to Nicosia is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 97 km from Nicosia. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Elephant Rent A Car, among others, in Paphos.
Bus
Nicosia’s bus station is located 2.9 km from the city centre.
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 €69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €133 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nicosia
Most booked hotels in Nicosia
Hiring a car in Nicosia
Expect to pay €1.54 per litre in Nicosia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.42 and €24.56. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nicosia, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.