Driving in Cyprus

The first roundabout will get you. Not because Cypriot roundabouts are complicated — they follow standard British rules, flowing clockwise — but because every instinct in your body will want to enter from the right lane and cut left. If you have never driven on the left side of the road, Cyprus will reprogram your brain over the course of about 24 hours. The first hour is white-knuckle concentration. By hour six, you are mostly comfortable. By day two, you catch yourself approaching the wrong side of your car in parking lots but driving normally otherwise. We went through this exact sequence, and the only incident was accidentally activating the windshield wipers while trying to signal a turn, because the indicator stalk is on the right side of the steering column in right-hand-drive cars.

Cyprus is one of only four countries in the EU where traffic drives on the left (the others being the UK, Ireland, and Malta). The historical explanation is simple: British colonial rule from 1878 to 1960 established the system, and there was never a compelling reason to switch after independence. Every rental car on the island has right-hand drive (steering wheel on the right), and road markings, signs, and intersections are all designed for left-side traffic.

The good news: the adjustment happens quickly. Drivers from the US, Germany, France, or any right-hand traffic country typically find their comfort level within a day. The situations that cause the most confusion are specific and learnable.

Road Rules at a Glance

Rule	Details
Driving side	Left
Steering wheel	Right side of vehicle
Minimum driving age	18 (rental: usually 21-25)
Speed limit — urban	50 km/h
Speed limit — rural roads	80 km/h
Speed limit — motorways	100 km/h
Blood alcohol limit	0.05% (0.02% for new drivers, first 3 years)
Headlights	Required from dusk to dawn, in tunnels, and in poor visibility
Seatbelts	Mandatory for all occupants
Mobile phone	Hands-free only; fine approximately 85 EUR
Child seats	Required for children under 150 cm or under 12 years
Warning triangle	Mandatory
Reflective vest	Mandatory
Fire extinguisher	Mandatory in every vehicle

Fire extinguisher: Cyprus requires a fire extinguisher in every vehicle — this is stricter than most EU countries. Rental agencies must provide one. Check at pickup that it is present and not expired. It is occasionally missing on older rental cars.

Blood alcohol 0.02% for new drivers: The stricter limit applies for the first three years of holding a license. In practical terms, this means complete abstinence before driving for anyone with a recent license.

Documents to Carry

Document	Required?	Notes
Valid driving license	Yes	Original only
International Driving Permit (IDP)	Recommended non-EU	Required for non-Latin script licenses
Passport or national ID	Yes	Original
Rental agreement	Yes	Keep accessible
Vehicle registration	Yes	Provided by agency
Insurance certificate	Yes	Provided by agency

License Requirements

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid in Cyprus without additional documentation.

For non-EU visitors, the situation is more nuanced:

UK drivers (post-Brexit): UK driving licenses are valid in Cyprus for up to 6 months under a bilateral arrangement. This may change — verify current status before traveling. An IDP is not currently required but is worth carrying as backup.

US, Canadian, Australian, and most non-EU drivers: An International Driving Permit is strongly recommended and technically required. While rental desk enforcement is not always strict, police during traffic stops may require it, and the fine for driving without proper documentation is approximately 85 EUR. The IDP is available from your national automobile association and takes minutes to obtain.

Non-Latin alphabet licenses: Cyprus does not recognize licenses written in Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese, or other non-Latin scripts without an accompanying IDP or certified translation. If your license uses a non-Latin alphabet, obtain an IDP before traveling — no exceptions. This applies to drivers from Russia, Ukraine, Arab countries, China, Japan, and others.

Minimum rental age: 21 at most agencies. Drivers 21-24 pay a young driver surcharge of 5-15 EUR/day. Some agencies require 25 minimum for SUV and 4x4 categories.

Left-Hand Traffic: Practical Adjustment Guide

For those coming from right-hand traffic countries, left-hand driving requires conscious habit reprogramming. The following are the situations that cause the most real-world confusion:

Roundabouts: Enter from the left lane, give way to traffic already in the roundabout (coming from your right), and exit to the left. The flow is clockwise. This feels like driving backwards through a roundabout for the first few attempts. The error pattern: entering too fast, from the wrong lane, and cutting across traffic. The solution: approach roundabouts slowly for the first day, yield generously, and let instinct recalibrate.

Left turns vs. right turns: In left-hand traffic, left turns are the easy turns — tight, controlled, same-lane continuation. Right turns cross oncoming traffic and require waiting. This is the exact opposite of what drivers from right-hand traffic countries expect. Your muscle memory will want to treat the right turn as the safe, easy option. It is not.

Overtaking: You overtake on the right. The fast lane (overtaking lane) is the rightmost lane on a dual carriageway. Check your right mirror before pulling out to pass. This will feel wrong for approximately 48 hours. It becomes automatic.

Which side to drive on: The most dangerous moment is when pulling out of a parking lot, exiting a side street, or leaving a fuel station. Your muscle memory defaults to the right side. Consciously tell yourself “left” every time you pull onto a road for the first day. Some drivers put a sticky note on the dashboard as a reminder.

Parking lot navigation: You will walk to the wrong side of the car. Every day. For the entire trip. Other rental car tourists (who are also doing it) will relate. Accept this as a tax on left-hand traffic tourism.

The stalk placement confusion: In right-hand-drive vehicles, the indicator (turn signal) stalk is on the right side of the steering column. The wiper stalk is on the left. Every driver from a left-hand-drive country activates the wipers while trying to signal, multiple times per day, for the first day or two. It is universal. It is not dangerous. It is annoying.

Practical first-drive advice: For the first 30 minutes after pickup, drive slowly on quiet roads near the airport. Do not merge directly onto the motorway. Practice two or three roundabouts in a low-traffic area, practice a few left and right turns, and let your brain recalibrate before joining the A3 motorway. The adjustment is faster than you expect, but those first minutes benefit from conscious attention.

Road Conditions

Motorways (A roads): The A1 (Nicosia-Limassol), A2 (part of the Nicosia bypass), A3 (Larnaca-Ayia Napa area), A5, and A6 (Limassol-Paphos) are modern divided highways with 2-3 lanes each direction. Speed limit: 100 km/h. Quality is excellent. No tolls on any motorway.

B roads (main secondary): These connect towns and major destinations off the motorway. Generally two-lane roads in good condition, typically 80 km/h. The B6 from Limassol up to the Troodos Mountains and the B7 from Paphos to Polis are both good examples — well-maintained, occasionally narrow in mountain sections, consistently paved.

Mountain roads: The Troodos range has a network of narrow, winding roads connecting villages. These are paved throughout but narrow, often with sharp hairpin turns and limited or no guardrails. Drive slowly, use your horn on blind corners (a single short toot is standard practice, not aggressive), and give way to ascending traffic on genuinely single-lane sections. The rule: the uphill car has priority over the downhill car in tight one-lane situations.

In winter (December-March), roads above 1,200 meters can be icy or snow-covered. Mount Olympus summit (1,952 meters) has a small ski resort and occasional road closures. Winter tires or chains are recommended for Troodos drives in January-February.

Akamas Peninsula: The western tip of the island has unpaved jeep tracks leading to Lara Beach (turtle nesting site) and toward Fontana Amorosa at the peninsula tip. Most rental agencies specifically prohibit driving on Akamas dirt roads. If your rental agreement allows off-road driving (ask specifically when booking — some local agencies in Paphos permit it with appropriate vehicles), the tracks are rough, rocky, and require 10-15 km/h sustained over extended stretches. After rain, avoid them entirely.

Road Quality Summary by Area

Area	Quality	Notes
A1/A2/A6 motorways	Excellent	EU-standard, 100 km/h
B roads (main secondary)	Good	Well-maintained 2-lane
Limassol-Troodos B6	Good	Mountain road, some narrow sections
Paphos-Polis B7	Good	Quiet, scenic
Troodos village roads	Variable	Paved but narrow, hairpins
Akamas paved sections	Good	Ends at Baths of Aphrodite
Akamas tracks	Very rough	4x4 required, most rentals prohibited
Northern Cyprus (if crossed)	Good main routes	Road signs in Turkish/English

Speed Limits and Enforcement

Zone	Speed Limit
Urban areas	50 km/h
Rural national roads	80 km/h
Motorways	100 km/h
Residential/school zones	30 km/h (signed)

Speed camera network: Fixed cameras on motorways, mobile units on secondary roads. Camera locations are published by the Cypriot police and flagged by Waze and Google Maps. Enforcement has increased in recent years.

Excess Speed	Fine
1-15 km/h over	~35 EUR
16-30 km/h over	~85 EUR
31-50 km/h over	~170 EUR
50+ km/h over	Court appearance, possible license suspension

Reality check on Cypriot driving culture: The posted speed limits and actual driving behavior diverge significantly. Local drivers routinely exceed limits by 10-20 km/h on motorways and rural roads. Tailgating is common. Lane discipline on motorways is loose. None of this means you should match local speeds — it means you should expect it from other drivers and maintain appropriate following distances. Drive your speed, let faster vehicles pass on the right, and do not take the local driving culture as permission.

Fuel and Gas Stations

Fuel stations are plentiful in urban areas and along motorways. In rural mountain areas, they thin out considerably — fill up before heading into the Troodos or along the Akamas coast.

Fuel Type	Price per Liter (2026)	Notes
Unleaded 95	1.30-1.45 EUR	Standard for most economy and compact cars
Unleaded 98	1.40-1.55 EUR	Premium, available at larger stations
Diesel	1.35-1.50 EUR	Efficient for longer trips

Fuel prices in Cyprus are not government-regulated (unlike Greece), so they vary between stations. Motorway stations tend to be marginally more expensive. Supermarket-adjacent stations (near Lidl, Alphamega) occasionally offer lower prices.

Most stations accept credit cards. Some rural stations may prefer cash or have cash-only pumps. Operating hours are typically 06:00-19:00 for manned stations, with 24-hour self-service card pumps at motorway and city locations.

Troodos fuel strategy: The last reliable stations before entering the mountains are in Platres and Kakopetria. Fill up at one of these towns before continuing into the more remote Troodos interior. The cedar forest area near Kykkos Monastery has no fuel stations.

Island coverage: Unlike true Mediterranean island driving (where fuel stations on smaller Greek islands may close on Sundays), Cyprus maintains consistent fuel availability across the main towns and along the motorway network. The Akamas area near Polis and Latchi has one or two stations — check before making the western run.

Northern Cyprus note: If crossing to the north, there are no fuel stations in the UN buffer zone. Fuel in the north is priced in Turkish lira and may be difficult to purchase with euro-based cards — bring local currency if you plan to fuel there.

Tolls

There are no toll roads in Cyprus. All motorways and secondary roads are entirely free. This is a genuine advantage over most European destinations with extensive toll systems.

Parking

Cyprus parking follows a British-influenced system with Mediterranean flexibility in enforcement.

Color-coded curb markings:

• White lines: Free parking, no time limit
• Yellow lines: No parking at any time (enforced)
• Blue lines: Paid parking (meter or ticket machine required)

Municipal parking zones:

• Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, and Nicosia all have paid street parking near city centers
• Rates: 0.50-1.50 EUR per hour depending on location and city
• Payment: ticket machines on the sidewalk; display the ticket on the dashboard
• Enforcement exists but is inconsistent — do not rely on getting away without paying

Supermarket and mall parking: Free, usually abundant. Nicosia Mall, My Mall Limassol, Kings Avenue Mall Paphos — all have multi-story garages with 2-3 hours free with purchase.

Beach parking: Popular beaches like Nissi Beach (Ayia Napa), Makronissos Beach, and Coral Bay (Paphos) have paid lots at 2-5 EUR. Less popular beaches have free roadside parking. In summer, popular beach lots fill by 10:00 — arrive early.

Troodos Mountain parking: Free at most village squares and trailheads. The main parking area at Troodos Square (near the ski resort) is free. Hiking trail parking lots at Caledonia Falls and Artemis Trail are free.

Archaeological sites: Most major sites (Kourion, Paphos Mosaics, Tombs of the Kings, Choirokoitia) have managed parking lots at 2-3 EUR per visit.

Traffic Culture

Cypriot drivers are a unique blend of British road structure and Mediterranean temperament. The infrastructure reflects four decades as a British colony; the driving style reflects the island’s location between Europe and the Middle East.

Assertive but not hostile. Drivers tailgate, overtake in unexpected places, and use the horn more liberally than Northern Europeans are accustomed to. But road rage incidents are genuinely rare. The assertiveness is cultural and not directed personally.

Speed limit flexibility. Red lights and stop signs are consistently obeyed. Speed limits are treated as suggestions on most rural and mountain roads. Mobile police speed checks exist but are not omnipresent outside motorways.

Parking creativity. Double parking, parking on sidewalks, and parking in clearly marked no-parking zones are common in city centers and tourist areas. Enforcement is inconsistent, and local drivers calibrate their risk accordingly. As a rental car driver, the consequences of a parking ticket fall on your rental — be more cautious than the local example suggests.

Motorcycles and scooters weave through traffic, particularly in Limassol and Paphos tourist areas. Be aware in your mirrors and give them appropriate space.

Goats and other livestock: In rural areas, particularly in the Troodos foothills near Lofou, Omodos, and the Akamas Peninsula, livestock on the road is a genuine and regular occurrence. Drive slowly around blind corners on rural roads. A goat in the road at 60 km/h is a significant incident.

Navigating Cypriot Cities

Larnaca

The most manageable of Cyprus’s four cities for drivers. The grid-based center is navigable with GPS. The seafront road (Finikoudes promenade area) is one-way in sections — follow signs carefully. Rush hour on the A2/A1 interchange (Nicosia direction) slows from 07:30-08:30 but the city itself remains fluid.

Limassol

Cyprus’s most challenging driving environment. The main east-west artery (28th October Avenue, extending as Arch. Makarios III Avenue) becomes congested from 07:30-09:00 and 17:00-19:00. The tourist area near the old port adds pedestrian confusion, delivery trucks, and double-parked cars to the mix. Avoid the old port area by car during evening hours on weekends. For accessing the city center, approach from the motorway exits and park at My Mall or the marina garage.

Paphos

The most visitor-friendly Cypriot city for driving. Traffic is light, the roundabout system is logical, and the B7 road to Polis is quiet and scenic. The tourist strip on Poseidonos Avenue can slow in summer evenings from resort restaurant delivery and pedestrian crossing density, but it never reaches Limassol-level congestion. The harbor area requires patience during the summer evening promenade hours.

Nicosia

The most urban-feeling city. Ring road around the walled old town handles traffic flow efficiently. Rush hours are real (07:30-09:00 and 16:30-18:30) but the grid structure makes routing around congestion practical. The walled old town itself has limited parking and narrow streets — park outside the walls and walk in.

Emergency Information

Service	Number
General emergency	112 or 199
Police	199
Ambulance	112
Fire	199
Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA)	+357 22 313 131

The Cyprus Automobile Association provides 24/7 roadside assistance. Costs for non-members: approximately 60-120 EUR for a tow depending on distance. On motorways, use emergency phones on the shoulder or call 112.

In case of accident: do not move the vehicles until police arrive if there are injuries or significant damage. Exchange details using the European Accident Statement form. Take photos of all damage and the road configuration. Call 112 for injuries. For minor no-injury incidents, you can agree with the other party to file reports separately at the nearest police station.

Seasonal Considerations

Summer (June-August): Hot (35-40°C on the coast, 25-30°C in the mountains). Air conditioning in the rental car is not optional — it is a necessity for both comfort and safety. Roads are dry and in excellent condition. Tourist areas (Ayia Napa, Paphos, Protaras) have heavier traffic, particularly on weekend evenings.

Autumn (September-November): Ideal driving conditions. Temperature drops to 25-30°C, tourist crowds thin dramatically after mid-September, and the landscape turns gold. October is particularly pleasant — warm enough for beaches, cool enough for mountain drives, grape harvest underway in the wine villages.

Winter (December-March): Coastal areas remain mild (15-18°C), making this an underrated time to drive Cyprus. Mountain roads above 1,200 meters may require winter tires or chains in January-February — the road to the Mount Olympus summit occasionally closes due to snow. Rental prices hit their annual minimum. Some tourist facilities on the coast reduce hours or close; mountain villages are quiet and atmospheric.

Spring (April-May): Arguably the best time for a Cyprus road trip. The island is green, wildflowers cover the hillsides (particularly stunning in the Troodos foothills in April), temperatures are perfect (20-28°C), and both crowds and prices are moderate. May marks the beginning of increased tourism but has not reached summer intensity.

For the complete Cyprus rental picture, see our main Cyprus guide. For route planning, our best routes covers four tested itineraries. For costs, check our costs and tips page.

Fuel Station Network by Region

Knowing where to fuel is particularly relevant in the Troodos mountains and the Akamas Peninsula, where stations thin out considerably.

Region	Fuel Station Density	Key Stations	Fill Strategy
Nicosia	Very high — every 2-3 km	Multiple chains along main roads	No concern
Limassol (city)	High	Zenon Petroleum, Petrolina, EKO	No concern
Larnaca	High	All major chains, motorway stations	No concern
Paphos (city)	Good	Multiple stations on Makarios Ave	Fill before Akamas
A1 Motorway	Every 30-40 km	BP, EKO, Petrolina at service areas	Manageable
Troodos foothills	Moderate — Platres, Kakopetria	Kakopetria main square station	Fill at Platres or Kakopetria
Troodos interior (above 1000m)	Very sparse	Troodos Square has one station	Top up at Troodos Square
Akamas Peninsula (Polis, Latchi)	One or two	One station in Polis, one in Latchi	Fill in Paphos before heading north
Ayia Napa	Good	Tourist area, multiple stations	No concern
Northern Cyprus (if crossing)	Separate system	Turkish Lira — bring cash	Fuel in south before crossing

The Kykkos Monastery approach: The B9 road from Pedoulas toward Kykkos Monastery passes through approximately 30 km of forested terrain with no fuel stations. The monastery area itself has no fuel. Fill up in Pedoulas or Kakopetria before making this drive — a round trip from Kakopetria to Kykkos and back is approximately 80 km on mountain roads, consuming roughly 6-8 liters. A nearly-full tank before the monastery approach is the rule.

Fuel chains in Cyprus: The main networks are Petrolina (Cypriot national company, most widespread), EKO (Greek chain), BP (international), Esso, Repsol, and Total at larger stations. All accept credit cards at most locations. Rural stations occasionally have cash-only hours on a single pump — the main attended pump accepts cards, but the 24-hour self-service pump may not.

Driving Checklist for Cyprus

Before leaving the rental lot:

• Sit in the right-hand seat (driver’s side is RIGHT in Cyprus)
• Identify the gear stick location (left of driver)
• Identify the indicator stalk (right side of steering column)
• Identify the wiper stalk (left side of steering column)
• Adjust the LEFT side door mirror (this is now your primary blind spot mirror)
• Verify fire extinguisher is present (legally required in all vehicles)
• Check warning triangle location (usually in trunk)
• Confirm fuel policy is full-to-full and gauge reads full
• Photograph all four sides of the car, the roof, and all four wheel rims
• Download offline Cyprus maps (coverage is generally good but mountain roads benefit)
• Note the agency’s emergency contact number

Left-hand driving reminders (especially first day):

• Keep LEFT — your default is to drift right; consciously hold the left lane
• Roundabouts flow CLOCKWISE; enter from the LEFT lane; yield to traffic from RIGHT
• Right turns cross oncoming traffic — wait for a clear gap
• Left turns are the safe, tight turns
• Overtaking happens on the RIGHT (fast lane is rightmost)
• Put a sticky note on the dashboard for day one: “KEEP LEFT”

On the road:

• No toll roads anywhere in Cyprus — no toll tickets needed
• Fill up before Troodos drives (above Platres, stations are scarce)
• Fill up before Akamas drives (fill in Paphos; Polis has one station)
• Return car with full tank to the nearest fuel station before the airport
• Never take the rental car to Northern Cyprus

Common Driving Mistakes in Cyprus

Mistake 1: Pulling onto the main road on the right side. The most common and most dangerous mistake for left-hand traffic newcomers. When exiting a parking lot, fuel station, or side street, muscle memory defaults to the right lane. This is head-on collision territory. Every time you pull onto a road, say “left” aloud (seriously, this helps), and look right for oncoming traffic. It takes approximately 24-48 hours of driving to reach the point where this is automatic rather than deliberate.

Mistake 2: Driving the Akamas tracks in a standard rental car. The tracks to Lara Beach and Fontana Amorosa are rocky, uneven, and 10-20 km long in one direction. They require ground clearance that an economy or compact car cannot provide. More critically, the rental agreement almost certainly prohibits unpaved road use. A broken axle on an Akamas track with no insurance coverage, no signal for a cell call, and a 20 km walk to the nearest paved road is an extremely unpleasant situation. If Akamas is your goal, either rent a 4x4 with explicit off-road permission or walk/hike the Akamas trails from the Baths of Aphrodite trailhead, which is on a paved road.

Mistake 3: Assuming roundabout rules are the same as home. In Cyprus (British system), roundabouts circulate clockwise and you give way to the right (traffic already inside the roundabout, coming from your right). In mainland Europe (right-hand traffic), roundabouts also circulate counterclockwise and you give way to the left. The practical effect: in Cyprus, the yield direction has switched. Look right, not left, before entering a roundabout.

Mistake 4: Using the motorway speed limit as a driving guide for rural roads. Cypriot rural drivers frequently drive at 90-100 km/h on roads posted at 80 km/h. Some tourist drivers see this and match local speeds, discovering too late that the road has a blind hairpin and no guardrail at the outside of the curve. The speed limit on rural B roads (80 km/h) is a maximum for dry, clear conditions — not a target. Mountain roads warrant 40-60 km/h on curves regardless of local driver behavior.

Mistake 5: Forgetting to book a summer ferry for the Akrotiri or boat trip to Aphrodite’s Birthplace. These are not driving mistakes per se, but they affect the car trip: Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra Tou Romiou), the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, is accessible directly by car on the B6 road between Paphos and Limassol, with a paid parking lot (2 EUR). The actual swimming area requires climbing down from the road. There is no ferry involved — but many tourists confuse this with the Akamas boat trips from Latchi. If you want to see Lara Beach from the sea (avoiding the track), boat trips from Latchi run in summer for approximately 25-40 EUR per person. These sell out and require booking from the Latchi harbor the morning before.

Cyprus vs. Neighboring Mediterranean Driving Destinations

Factor	Cyprus	Greece (Rhodes)	Malta	Crete
Traffic side	Left (British)	Right	Left (British)	Right
Motorways	Free — no tolls	Some tolls	None	None
Rental cost	Low-medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Island size	Large (9,251 km²)	Rhodes: 1,400 km²	316 km²	8,336 km²
4x4 need	Akamas only	Some mountain areas	Not really	Some gorge access
Road quality	Good-excellent	Variable	Good	Good main, rough rural
Left-turn adjustment	Yes — major	No	Yes — same as Cyprus	No
Winter driving	Mild coast, mountain snow	Mild	Very mild, no mountains	Mild coast, mountain snow
Summer temperatures	35-40°C coast	30-35°C Rhodes town	32-36°C	30-35°C coast

Why Cyprus works for left-hand driving beginners: Unlike Malta (where the roads are narrow, the towns are compact, and there are parked vehicles on both sides of every street), Cyprus has proper motorways where your first left-hand driving experience is in a wide, well-marked environment at controlled speed. The motorway is also where the adjustment happens fastest — consistent conditions, clear lane markings, moderate traffic. The Larnaca-Limassol-Paphos motorway corridor is arguably the least stressful first-day left-hand driving experience available in any left-hand traffic country.

Emergency Information

Service	Number
General emergency	112 or 199
Police	199
Ambulance	112
Fire	199
Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA)	+357 22 313 131
Tourist police (for tourist-related issues)	+357 22 808 532

CAA roadside assistance: The Cyprus Automobile Association provides 24/7 roadside assistance. Non-member call-out fee: approximately 60-120 EUR depending on distance and time of day. On motorways, use the emergency phones on the shoulder or call 112. On rural roads, Waze or Google Maps often retains enough map data to help your location — share your GPS coordinates with assistance when calling.

Accident procedure in Cyprus:

1. Hazard lights on immediately
2. Don reflective vest before exiting on a road
3. Call 112 for any injuries
4. Exchange European Accident Statement forms with the other party
5. Photograph the road layout, vehicle positions, and all damage
6. For Nicosia or urban accidents: police may not attend minor no-injury incidents — both parties file at the nearest police station
7. Notify your rental agency within 24 hours — required by all agreements
8. Keep the accident report copy — required for any insurance claim

Medical facilities by city:

• Nicosia General Hospital: +357 22 603 000 (main public hospital)
• Limassol General Hospital: +357 25 801 100
• Larnaca General Hospital: +357 24 800 500
• Paphos General Hospital: +357 26 803 000
• Private hospitals: American Medical Center (Nicosia), Apollonion (Nicosia), Ygia Polyclinic (Limassol) — English-speaking staff, EU health card accepted

Private clinics provide faster service than public emergency rooms for non-critical issues. Most carry costs of 80-150 EUR for a consultation, which European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) may partially cover in public hospitals.