One fleet, every rental need: airport pickup, SUVs, family cars, and long-term hire, plus leasing, sales, and Japan imports if renting isn't what you're after.
We deliver across Paphos.
When you rent with us, we can also take you straight to your hotel, villa or home, free of charge. It is not only the shop. This covers Paphos town (the city centre, Kato Paphos, Universal and Geroskipou), Paphos Airport, Chloraka, Kissonerga, Peyia, Coral Bay, Tala, Empa and Mesa Chorio. Book 24 hours before. Anywhere further out has an extra charge, so call the shop for the price.
Call the shop: +357 99 655104Every rental type CHMI Rentals runs in Paphos.
Land at PFO and drive away. Meet & Greet, with no counter queue.
Pay in cash. Small refundable deposit from €500, no hidden charges.
The seven-seat Nissan X-Trail for the coast road and paved mountain routes.
Child seats, luggage space and the roomy Nissan X-Trail.
Weeks or months, with full maintenance included.
Pick your pickup or delivery point.
Leasing, buying, and importing are different services from a standard rental.
"Car rental in Paphos" covers several different needs. Someone landing at PFO for a week's holiday wants something different from a family of six driving to a waterpark, and both want something different from an expat who needs a car for four months while they get settled. CHMI runs all of these under one roof rather than treating rental as a single generic offer:
For every other service, from weekly rentals to van hire and the individual cars, see all car rental services in Paphos.
If what you want is to own the car rather than rent it, that's a different service: see Buy a Car or Japan Car Import below.
"Cheap car rental" is one of the most-searched terms in this space, and for good reason. Price depends on two things: vehicle class and how long you're renting for. Our rates are the same all year.
The cheapest option is usually the right-length booking, more often than the smallest car. A 3-day rental at a daily rate can cost more overall than a 7-day booking at the discounted weekly rate, even though you're paying for extra days you might not fully use. It's also worth separating the headline daily rate from the real cost: insurance excess level, fuel policy, and any delivery fee to your accommodation all affect what you pay, not just the number on the booking page.
Paphos is spread out enough that relying on taxis for a full week gets expensive fast, and public bus routes between the district's tourist hubs run on a limited schedule that doesn't suit spontaneous plans. A rental car costs more than any single taxi ride, but it pays for itself the moment your trip involves more than one destination, Coral Bay one day, Kato Paphos harbour the next, an evening out somewhere across town, without booking transport and waiting around for each leg separately.
A lot of "car rental Paphos" searches are really someone trying to work out which of three different arrangements fits their situation. Here's the short version:
| Arrangement | Typical Length | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Rental | Days to ~9 months | None; you return the car at the end |
| Leasing | 2-4 years, fixed contract | None during the term, can work toward it |
| Buying | One-off purchase | Full ownership from day one |
If you're not sure which applies to you, rental is the right default for anything under a few months with no long-term commitment. Past that point, it's worth comparing against our leasing and buying pages directly. Both are covered in the "Beyond Rental" section below.
A quick way to narrow it down: if your itinerary includes long drives or paved mountain roads, an SUV is more comfortable than a small hatchback, though off-road driving and the Akamas region are not permitted in our rentals (our SUV rental page explains what suits which trip). If you're traveling as a family with a lot of luggage, the Nissan X-Trail is our roomiest car. If you're landing at PFO and want zero delay getting on the road, start with our airport pickup guide. And if you're staying more than a few weeks, long-term rates make daily-rate pricing look expensive by comparison.
Beyond the specific service pages above, it helps to think in general tiers. A compact automatic is the right call for one or two people staying mostly in and around town: easy to park and cheapest to run. A mid-size car or crossover suits couples and small families who want a bit more comfort on longer coastal drives without stepping up to a full SUV. Premium and luxury options exist for anyone who wants the drive itself to be part of the holiday, not just the transport. None of these are wrong choices, they're just matched to different priorities, and it's worth being honest with yourself about which one applies before comparing prices.
Plans change mid-trip more often than people expect: a flight gets rescheduled, or a week turns into two. Most Paphos rentals, CHMI included, can accommodate an extension subject to vehicle availability, so it's worth reaching out as early as you know rather than waiting until your original return date. The same applies in reverse: if you need to return early, terms around any refund for unused days vary by provider, so it's worth confirming the policy at booking time rather than assuming.
A quoted daily rate rarely tells the whole story. Standard inclusions across most Paphos rentals are unlimited mileage and basic third-party insurance. What varies, and what's worth confirming before you book, is the insurance excess level (how much you're liable for if something happens), whether a second driver is included or charged separately, and whether delivery is free. With us, delivery is free in Paphos town, at Paphos Airport and in Chloraka, Kissonerga, Peyia, Coral Bay, Tala, Empa and Mesa Chorio. Further out or in another town, there is an extra charge; call the shop for the price.
Our rental prices are the same all year, so there is no cheaper season to wait for. What changes is availability: July and August are the busiest months, and popular cars like the Nissan X-Trail can be booked out days in advance. If you are travelling in summer, book early. Our cheap car hire and car rental deals guides cover the rest.
CHMI delivers free in Paphos town, at Paphos Airport and in nearby areas such as Coral Bay and Peyia (see all the areas we serve). Our main hubs are Paphos City Centre, Paphos Airport, Kato Paphos Harbour, Coral Bay, and cross-island transfers from Larnaca Airport. We also deliver free to Tala, Empa and Mesa Chorio, Chloraka and Kissonerga, Peyia and Geroskipou. Wherever you're staying, there's a delivery option that doesn't involve a trip to a rental desk.
Who you're traveling with changes the right answer more than almost anything else on this page. Solo travelers and couples usually want the cheapest, easiest-to-park option and rarely need to think past a compact automatic. Families weighing car seats, luggage, and multiple stops a day benefit from the extra room an SUV such as the Nissan X-Trail provides, even on a shorter trip. Groups of friends splitting a Cyprus road trip should compare the cost of one larger vehicle against two smaller ones, it's often close to a wash on price, but noticeably simpler logistically to stay together in one car.
Third-party comparison sites can surface a lower headline price, but that price sometimes excludes fees a direct booking already includes: a mandatory extra insurance package, a booking fee, or a currency conversion markup. Booking directly with CHMI means the price you see is the price that applies (every charge in our terms is set out on our no hidden fees page), with delivery, insurance level, and deposit terms all confirmed upfront rather than added at a later step. It also means any change to your booking, a flight delay, an extended stay, a vehicle swap, goes straight to the people running your rental, not through a third-party support queue.
Every rental includes third-party insurance. What matters is your liability: the renter is responsible for damage or theft, subject to the excess limits in the rental agreement. Read the terms before you book, ask what your excess figure is, and get it confirmed in your booking. Our car rental insurance guide explains it in plain language.
The standard across almost every Paphos rental, CHMI included, is "return with the same fuel level you received it with". That is usually the most economical option compared to a prepaid fuel plan, since you're not paying upfront for fuel you might not use. Unlimited mileage is standard too. What varies more is whether a second driver is included at no extra cost, and whether delivery to your specific accommodation carries a small fee depending on distance from the nearest hub, always worth confirming both before you book.
If you're flying into Larnaca but staying in Paphos, our Larnaca to Paphos page explains how that works, including drive time and the minibus alternative for larger groups. To drop the car at Larnaca Airport instead, call the shop; there is a charge.
You'll need a valid driver's license, a passport or ID card, and cash or a credit card. No credit card is required if you pay in cash, and a small refundable deposit applies (€500 to €1,200, depending on the car). Full terms are always shown before you confirm, so there's nothing to discover for the first time at the pickup counter.
The age rule is simple: drivers must be over 21, or have at least 3 years of driving experience (see our young driver guide). If you're close to the limit, it's worth confirming your specific car before you get attached to a particular booking. EU and UK licenses are generally accepted as-is; other nationalities may need an International Driving Permit alongside their national license, as explained in our guide for international travellers.
No. Renting is short or long term with no ownership stake: you return the car at the end. Leasing is a monthly plan structured differently, and buying is a full purchase through our Sales & Finance service. All three are separate pages on this site.
A valid driver's license (drivers must be over 21, or have at least 3 years of driving experience), a passport or ID card, and cash or a credit card. A small refundable deposit applies: €500 for compact cars, €900 for the Nissan X-Trail and €1,200 for the Ford Transit van. Full terms are shown before you confirm your booking.
Yes, call the shop to arrange it. Returning the car at our shop or at Paphos Airport is free. Drop-off at Larnaca Airport or elsewhere has a charge, agreed with the shop in advance.
Rates depend on the car and the rental length, and they are the same all year. As a rough guide: small hatchbacks are the cheapest daily rate, SUVs cost more, and weekly or monthly bookings bring the per-day price down significantly compared to a 3 day rental.
Drivers must be over 21, or have at least 3 years of driving experience. Confirm your exact car when you book.
No. Standard practice across Cyprus, CHMI included, is that you return the car with the same fuel level you received it with. This is usually the most economical option compared to prepaid fuel plans.
Yes, subject to vehicle availability. Contact CHMI directly as early as possible if you know you'll need the car longer than originally booked.
EU/UK licenses are generally accepted as-is. Licenses from other countries may require an International Driving Permit alongside your national license. Check your specific requirement before you travel.