Protaras travel guide
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You're Going to Love Protaras
With a population of 20 230, Protaras is a must-see destination in Famagusta, Cyprus. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Protaras has to offer.
When to visit Protaras
How to Get to Protaras
Plane
Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 41 km from Protaras. The shortest flight to Protaras from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 13h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car rental from Larnaca, which is about 39 km from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Larnaca.
Airlines serving Protaras
Where to stay in Protaras
Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Protaras
Most booked hotels in Protaras
Renting a car in Protaras
Renting a car in Protaras costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Larnaca.
Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93. Mini (Nissan Pixo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Protaras, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.