Nicosia Bike Rentals from €3/day

Nicosia rewards the traveller who covers ground slowly. Pedal in through the old town and the star-shaped Venetian Walls unfold around you as a natural perimeter road, while a few turns inward drop you onto Ledra Street, where a short ride ends at the Green Line crossing — step off the saddle, show your passport, and you're in the northern old town within minutes. Few travel experiences fit that easily into an afternoon.

The whole walled centre is only about 5 km around, flat, and dense with sights that sit a short pedal apart, which makes a bicycle quicker than a car and far less stressful than hunting for parking. Streets inside the walls are narrow and often closed to through traffic, so cycling sidesteps the congestion while still opening up the wider city — parks and quiet neighbourhoods that are a real trek on foot, especially once summer heat sets in.

Top 10 things to see in Nicosia by bicycle

1. Ledra Street and the Green Line crossing — ride into the old walled city and cross to the northern side through the buffer-zone checkpoint.
2. Venetian Walls of Nicosia — the star-shaped fortifications and bastions circle the old town on a paved perimeter road, great for an easy loop.
3. Faneromeni Church and Square — a central old-town landmark with cafes, a natural stop on a walled-city ride.
4. Selimiye Mosque, the former St. Sophia Cathedral — a Gothic cathedral turned mosque in the northern old town, reachable after crossing the Green Line.
5. Büyük Han, the Great Inn — a restored Ottoman caravanserai a few minutes' ride from the Ledra crossing, now full of cafes and craft shops.
6. Cyprus Museum — the island's main archaeological collection, just outside the old town walls.
7. Athalassa National Forest Park — a large green park with a lake and shaded trails, popular for an easy out-of-town ride.
8. Nicosia Municipal Gardens — a central park next to the House of Representatives, a shaded stop between old-town rides.
9. Arasta Street bazaar in Lefkoşa (North Nicosia) — an old covered market street near Selimiye, a natural extension of a walled-city crossing ride.
10. Kaimakli and Ayios Dometios — quieter residential quarters just outside the walls with traditional Cypriot houses, good for a longer loop away from traffic.

What do you need to rent a bicycle in Nicosia?

No licence is required to rent a bicycle in Cyprus, at any age. Rental shops will usually ask for a small deposit, often held on a card rather than cash, and you're entitled to offer a card hold instead of leaving your passport if a shop asks for it. Since no licence is needed, an International Driving Permit doesn't come into play here — that only matters if you're also renting a scooter or car.

How much does it cost to rent a bicycle in Nicosia?

Average rental prices run from EUR 3-5 per day in low season up to EUR 6-10 per day in high season, with premium models reaching EUR 12-18 per day.

• Cheapest rates: December to February.
• Priciest rates: June to August, when demand peaks island-wide.

When to book a rental bicycle in Nicosia?

High season runs June through August, when temperatures inland regularly climb past 35°C and prices sit at their highest. Low season stretches from November through March, with the cheapest rates and the widest choice of bikes, though it's also the wettest stretch of the year. If you can, aim for April, May, September or October — warm, dry, and comfortable for covering the walled city and the parks beyond it without fighting the heat.

Local traffic rules in Nicosia

Cyprus drives on the left, so keep that in mind at junctions and roundabouts, which run clockwise with priority given to traffic already on them. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in built-up areas like central Nicosia, rising to 80 km/h on open roads outside the city. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, and using a hand-held phone while riding is not allowed. Helmets aren't a legal requirement for cyclists in Cyprus, but wearing one is good sense on any ride, especially around the old town's tighter corners and the Green Line crossing. If you want to rent a bicycle in Nicosia, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of bicycles: classic bikes, tandems, road bikes, carbon, cyclocross, touring, trekking, hybrid, mountain bikes (MTB), cruisers, comfort, city, commuter, urban, Dutch bikes, lady, bike for kids, folding, tricycles with three wheels, bikes with basket, with gears, with suspension, with rear rack, fat-tire bikes, electric bicycles.

Models of bicycles available

On our website you can hire a bike of the following manufacturers: Avanti, Batavus, Bianchi, Trek, Cannondale, Cube, Diamant, Felt, Scott, Gazelle, Genesis, Giant, GT Bicycles, Ideal, K2, Diamondback, Schwinn, Jamis, Raleigh, Kona, Kross, Merida, Mongoose, Next, Orbea, Órbita, Murray, Roadmaster, Rocky, Miele, Rover, Shimano, Vélo, Specialized.

Which insurance is provided with my rental bicycle?

Bicycle rentals typically come with basic cover for third-party damage, but theft and damage terms vary from one provider to another. Some include simple loss or damage protection in the price, while others cover it through your deposit; always check the exact terms on the booking page before you confirm.

Extra services available

When you make a reservation of a bicycle you also can order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, GPS navigation, clip pedals, side cases, rear rack, basket, light, gloves, speedometer, individual guide or tour, full insurance, one-way rental, or delivery to the address of your choice.

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Most of our local bicycle rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept bike, lock, basket and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a bicycle, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!