Do we need to pay a deposit for the car?

Yes. A small reservation deposit payment is required to confirm your booking and secure your vehicle. The remaining balance is payable in accordance with your booking confirmation we will send to you. We do not require a large security deposit or credit card block for UK/EU drivers. 

Do you take a Credit Card Block Deposit ?

For UK/EU drivers , Simila Cyprus does not require a credit card security block, and you do not need a credit card to rent a car from Simila Cyprus.

Can I add an additional driver?

Yes, there is a standard € 15 additional drivers fee for the rental period. Drivers ages from 25 to 75 years old. Ask for details of other ages. 

Is there a delivery charge to our hotel/villa/apartment or Airport ?

We offer FREE delivery & collection to hotels , villas, apartments within Paphos , subject to availability. We also provide Meet & Greet collection and return at both Paphos and Larnaca Airports. Minimum rental periods apply depending on the location and time of year. 

What is your Fuel Policy ?

Our vehicles are delivered full of fuel and you need to return the car back with the same fuel level as when you collected it.

Do you provide baby seats?

We supply either one baby seat or booster seat free of charge. Additional child seats available for a small charge. 

Do you supply GPS or CarPlay ?

The majority of our vehicles have Apple / Google CarPlay screens. Please bring your original phone lead for connection. Some cars have USB B or C. Please check if this is imortant to you for connection. We also supply you with a Free of Charge Navigation App for your smart phone which gives full off-line maps and route finder navigation for Cyprus, including location of nearest petrol station, restaurants and places of interest. Ask for details before arrival so your phone is working and remember to add roaming for when you are in Cyprus. 

Can I take the car into the Turkish controlled north of the island?

No, this would invalidate the Insurance. Rental Cars CANNOT cross the border. 

Can I extend the time of the original booking?

Yes, provided you give us at least 24 hours’ notice of your intention. Subject to availability. 

Is there a limit on mileage?

Maximum distance is 200km per day on average. So for example a 4 day booking is 800 km included. 

Excess km are charged at 10 cents per km. 

What documentation do I need to hire a car?

A valid driving license (for all drivers) and passports.

Can I take the car off road?

No, all our vehicles are to be operated only on regularly maintained road surfaces.

Our cars must not go off road on dirt tracks. Only drive on tarmac roads. Any Damage you cause by driving off road will be charged and you must pay. 

These cars are NOT 4x4 vehicles and are not for off road use. 

Do not drive to Blue Lagoon , Adonis Baths, Akamas or any off road dirt tracks. 

Can I pay by credit/debit card?

We accept payment by credit/debit card as well as CASH.

Will I receive confirmation of my booking?

If you make an online booking we will send you a reservation confirmation by email. You should print this and keep it for your records. When you collect your car you’ll receive a Rental Agreement which shows your booking details.

What happens if the car gets damaged?

Please ensure you check over the car yourself when you first collect it. If you notice any damage at all, please tell us and we will record it on the rental agreement. In the event of a road traffic collision do not move the car stand somewhere away from the highway and call our office straight away. You are responsible for the vehicle during the rental period. Any damage caused MUST be paid for by you. If you have the Deluxe Protection Insurance, this is a UK underwritten Reimbursement Insurance Policy, meaning that you pay for the damage caused during the rental period and you claim this money back online via the Insurance Policy, subject to their Terms & Conditions, as described on the Policy details you have received at the beginning of the rental period.

Where can I drop the car off?

The rental vehicle may be returned to the same location you are collecting it from, or to another location – whichever is specified at time of booking. A one-way fee may be incurred if the collection and return locations are different.

Can I return the car outside office hours?

If you need to return the car outside of normal hours please call us to make arrangements. Charges may apply.

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