Intercity buses
Cheap, limited
Visit Cyprus lists airport buses linking all the towns to Larnaca and Paphos airports, interurban buses linking all major towns daily, urban buses, and rural buses that reach almost every village but typically run only two or three times a day. Timetables change, so check Cyprus Public Transport for the current ones.
Worth it?Useful for airport transfers and for moving base between towns. Rural buses reach villages too rarely to plan a sightseeing day around.
Skip ifYou are travelling to a village or a trailhead.
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Taxis
Flexible
Urban taxis run around the clock in every town and, according to Visit Cyprus, must use the meter. Rural taxis serve village areas, have no meter and charge by tariff, so agree the arrangement first and ask about a return trip if you are going somewhere remote. Ride-hailing apps may be available in some towns: check which operate when you travel.
Worth it?Worth it for one or two specific trips; the cost adds up if you use them as your main transport.
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Guided day tours
Easiest
Tours cover the Akamas and boat trips, the Troodos villages and churches, and wine villages. Choose a small group or a private driver if you want flexibility.
Worth it?The practical way to reach places a bus cannot, such as the Akamas and mountain villages.
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One or two days of car hire
Hybrid
Hire a car only for the days you need it (the mountains or the Akamas), and stay car-free the rest of the week. Visit Cyprus says major self-drive firms have offices in every town and at both airports. Mountain roads are winding and traffic drives on the left, so be honest about your confidence.
Worth it?Often the most flexible compromise if you drive: you pay for a car only on the days you need it.
Skip ifYou do not drive, or you are not comfortable on mountain roads.
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