Hestia Group News

If you’re an expat Brit living permanently in cyprus or an occasional visitor, there are many attractions in this beautiful Mediterranean island that make it the ideal home and travel destination. By far the best way to get around and explore its breathtaking beauty and ancient heritage is by Car, the transport of necessity for most Cypriots.Public transport in cyprus is
poor. However, crowded trains are not a problem since there is no railway system!Car hire is easy – you just need a valid driving licence, your passport and the means to pay! There’s no need to worry about Currency transfer when paying by credit card, which is the normal means of securing your booking.Why not have a rental Car waiting for your collection at the airport – and avoid the tedium of coach transfers or haggling with a taxi driver?The considerate people at Hestia Holidays have a terrific Car hire deal with no credit card fees, no amendment fees and no cancellation fees – visit them at www.hestia-holidays.com and put yourself firmly in the driving seat when you arrive in cyprus. Driving distances in cyprus are relatively short – and motorways are of a good quality with reasonably uncongested traffic flows between the major towns and cities. Recent road and flyover improvements in the Limassol area now mean you can drive across cyprus from agia napa in the east to Paphos in the west in less than two hours.If you’re never driven in cyprus before, be prepared for a few differences! Driving on the left hand side of the road is often quoted as a familiar association with motoring in the UK. Road signs and destinations are dual language - in Greek and English.On motorways an upper speed limit of 100 km / hour applies - and there is also a lower speed limit of 65 km / hour. You will also see vehicles with red number plates on the roads of cyprus; this simply shows that these are rental cars.Safer driving is promoted by vigilant traffic police with radar speed traps and remote speed cameras – this applies not just on motorways but on what also appear to be quieter rural roads linking the many villages.Driving in cyprus can be a pleasure financially. The cost of fuel is lower than in the UK – approximately one third cheaper – and there is a plentiful supply of petrol stations serving villages as well as towns and cities. There is typically a good choice of standard 95 and 98 octane unleaded petrol and diesel fuel. Some stations also offer a choice of 100 octane petrol if your Car can take it!