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Taxi fares in Cyprus

What a taxi really costs — meter rates, airport-run prices, Bolt, and when a fixed-price transfer is the smarter buy.

🧮Estimate a metered fare

Popular airport & town runs

Approximate fares — a metered ride varies with traffic, night tariff and luggage. For a guaranteed price, pre-book a transfer.

The regulated meter (town taxis)

Town taxis run 24/7 and must use the meter. Tariff 1 is daytime; Tariff 2 (roughly 20:30–06:00, Sundays & public holidays) is higher. Always check the tariff card displayed in the cab.

📱Bolt & ride-hailing

Bolt is the app to install — it works in Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos, shows the price upfront and takes card/Apple Pay/Google Pay. It's usually the cheapest option, though prices surge at peak times. Uber is not available in Cyprus; keep some cash for late-night or airport trips.

✈️Fixed-price airport transfers

For airport pickups, a pre-booked private transfer gives a meet-and-greet driver and one fixed price — no meter, night-tariff or luggage surprises, and no airport touts. Worth it for longer runs (e.g. Larnaca Airport → Ayia Napa/Protaras).

Book an airport transfer →

💡Good to know

  • Insist on the meter in towns and check it's reset to the flag-fall at the start.
  • Agree a total price up front for rural or intercity trips — rural taxis have no meter by design.
  • Night tariff and Sundays/holidays cost more, plus a small per-item luggage charge.
  • Tipping isn't expected — rounding up or ~5–10% for good service is plenty.
  • Cards aren't always accepted in traditional taxis; carry some cash, or use Bolt for in-app payment.
  • Wheelchair-accessible taxis exist through specialist operators — pre-book rather than relying on the rank.
Fares are set by regulation and change periodically; figures here are indicative (some sources list higher rates). Confirm the in-cab tariff card and agree long-trip prices in advance. Airport-run prices are approximate.