Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Famagusta

Salamis's marble columns catching the morning light, the fenced towers of Varosha rising strange and silent along the reopened shore road, the empty highway out to the Karpaz where donkeys wander onto the tarmac — Famagusta rewards anyone who can cover ground on two wheels. You can rent a motorcycle in Famagusta on our website and string these places together in a single day, stopping wherever the view asks you to.

The old town itself is compact enough to walk, but everything that makes this corner of Cyprus special sits outside it, spread along open coastal roads with light traffic. A car feels heavy-handed here, and buses won't get you to a monastery at the tip of a peninsula. A motorcycle lets you pull over for ruins, beaches and viewpoints as they appear, and covers the long, quiet stretch to the Karpaz in a way nothing else does.

Top 10 things to see in Famagusta by motorcycle

1. Varosha (Maraş) reopened beachfront strip — ride the reopened coastal road past the fenced ghost-town resort towers, a surreal sight best taken in from a bike.
2. Othello Castle (Famagusta Citadel) — a medieval Venetian fortress right at the old town's edge, an easy stop with a Shakespeare connection.
3. Famagusta Old City Walls and Land Gate — a quick loop around the Venetian walls for orientation and photos before heading out of town.
4. Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque — a Gothic cathedral turned mosque inside the old town, one of its most striking buildings.
5. Salamis ancient ruins — a flat, scenic run north to one of Cyprus's largest archaeological sites, with a gymnasium, theatre and basilica by the sea.
6. St. Barnabas Monastery — a short detour off the Salamis road to an atmospheric monastery and icon museum.
7. Karpaz (Karpasia) Peninsula route — the classic long ride into Cyprus's wild, empty northeastern panhandle, with quiet roads and free-roaming donkeys.
8. Golden Beach (Nangomi Bay) — a remote, dune-backed beach reached via the Karpaz route, worth the ride out.
9. Apostolos Andreas Monastery — for those pushing all the way to the cape, marking the end of the road.
10. Boğaz harbour village — a short coastal run north for a seafood lunch at a working fishing harbour.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Famagusta?

You'll need a motorcycle licence matching the bike's engine size — rental shops check the category before handing over the keys, and an International Driving Permit is required alongside your home licence. The general legal minimum age is 18, though many operators set their own higher bar for bigger machines. Expect to leave a deposit, usually as a card hold; if a shop asks to hold your passport instead, you're entitled to offer a card deposit rather than your ID.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Famagusta?

Scooters run 20-25 EUR per day in low season and 30-40 EUR in high season, while larger-cc motorcycles and premium models reach 45-70 EUR per day.

• Cheapest: December to February.
• Dearest: July and August.
• Prices climb steadily from spring, peak in midsummer, then ease off after September.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Famagusta?

High season runs June through August, when prices peak and scooters around the coast can sell out — book ahead if you're travelling in August. Low season, November to March, brings the cheapest rates and the widest choice of bikes, though it's also the wettest stretch. April, May, September and October split the difference nicely: warm, dry days without the midsummer heat, and rates well below peak.

Local traffic rules in Famagusta

Cyprus drives on the left, so keep that in mind on roundabouts, which run clockwise and give way to traffic already on them. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers, with an on-the-spot fine if you skip one. Speed limits are 100 km/h on motorways, 80 km/h on open roads and 50 km/h in town, all enforced by cameras. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, and hand-held phone use while riding is banned.

Types of motorcycles available

On our website you can rent the following types of motorcycles: cruiser, sport, touring, standard, classic, dual-purpose, dirt bikes, street, naked bikes or roadsters, choppers, custom, streetfighter, sport-touring, dual-sport, on-road, off-road, adventure motorcycles, supermoto, scrambler, motorcycle with sidecar, enduro, motocross mx, trail, motards, tricycles, bikes with automatic or manual gears, luxury motorbikes.

Models of motorcycles available

On our website you can hire motorcycles from the following manufacturers: BMW, Harley Davidson, Aprilia, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Gilera, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Jawa, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Benelli, Bajaj, Indian, Royal Enfield, TVS, Beta, Bimota.

Which insurance is provided?

Most providers include basic third-party liability insurance in the rental price, with options to upgrade to fuller coverage that reduces or removes your deposit liability in case of damage or theft. Always confirm exactly what is and isn’t covered before you set off.

Extra services available

When you make an online motorbike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, or delivery to your chosen address.

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Most of our motorcycle rental providers have years of experience and will equip you with a well-maintained bike, helmet and insurance for the ride ahead. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a motorcycle locally, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!