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 25 miles from Protaras. The shortest flight to Protaras from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 17h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car rental from Larnaca, which is about 24 miles 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 $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $216 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 $29 per day, on average, or $87 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, 4% more expensive than at Larnaca.
Expect to pay $6.40 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 $76.77 and $102.36. The most frequently booked car type in Protaras is Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Nissan Pixo or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.