Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Kyrenia

Kyrenia rewards anyone willing to leave the harbour on two wheels. Wind up the hairpins toward St. Hilarion Castle and the Mediterranean drops away below you with every switchback, or take the short climb to Bellapais Abbey for a coffee under its ruined arches with the coastline spread out behind. This is a place built for a bike, not a windshield — and if you want to rent a motorcycle in Kyrenia, our website puts you on the road in minutes.

The old town around Girne Limanı is a maze of narrow lanes and tight corners where a car simply doesn't fit, but a motorcycle slips through and parks wherever you like. Beyond the harbour, the terrain does the rest of the selling: the Kyrenia mountain range throws up short, steep, winding roads that are far more fun on a bike than behind a wheel, and the whole northern coast — from Six Mile Beach to the Karpaz Peninsula — sits close enough for easy day trips without ever needing a car.

Top 10 things to see in Kyrenia by motorcycle

1. St. Hilarion Castle — a steep hairpin climb into the mountains ending at a Gothic ruin with sweeping coastal views, the classic switchback ride out of Kyrenia.
2. Kyrenia Harbour (Girne Limanı) — the horseshoe harbour lined with Ottoman-era buildings and cafes, easy to park at and the natural start or end point of any ride.
3. Bellapais Abbey — a short, scenic climb into the hills to a ruined 13th-century monastery with terrace views over the coast.
4. Kyrenia Castle — a harbour-front Crusader-era fortress housing the Shipwreck Museum, right off the water.
5. Buffavento Castle — the highest of the three mountain castles, reached by a narrow winding road that rewards the effort with the best views in the range.
6. Alagadi Turtle Beach — a flat coastal run east of the city to a protected beach known for nesting loggerhead and green turtles.
7. Karpaz Peninsula — the long panhandle route out to wild beaches and free-roaming donkeys, a full-day ride for confident riders.
8. Girne–Esentepe coastal road — a twisting road with mountains on one side and the sea on the other, made for scenic cruising.
9. Antiphonitis Church — a remote Byzantine church tucked in the hills, reached by a quiet backroad away from the main coastal traffic.
10. Six Mile Beach (Karaoglanoglu) — a popular sandy beach just west of town, perfect for a short ride and a sunset swim.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Kyrenia?

You'll need a motorcycle licence matching the engine size of the bike you choose — rental shops check the category before handing over the keys. The general legal minimum age for riding is 18, though individual operators often set their own, higher threshold for bigger machines. A deposit is standard practice, usually held on a card, and amounts vary by vehicle and operator. If a shop asks to hold your passport instead, you're entitled to offer a card deposit in its place. Bringing an International Driving Permit alongside your home licence is recommended.

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

Expect to pay around 20–25 EUR per day in low season, rising to 30–40 EUR in high season, with premium models running 45–60 EUR per day.

• Prices climb through the summer, peaking in July and August.
• December through February is when you'll find the cheapest rates and the widest choice of bikes.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Kyrenia?

High season runs through July and August, when demand is strongest and prices sit at their yearly peak — book ahead if you're travelling then. Low season, from December to February, brings the lowest prices and no shortage of availability, so you can often decide closer to your travel dates. If you'd rather skip both the summer heat and the winter rain, April, May, September and October offer warm, dry riding weather at friendlier prices than August.

Local traffic rules in Kyrenia

Cyprus drives on the left, so keep that in mind on roundabouts — they run clockwise, and traffic already on the roundabout has priority. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any powered two-wheeler, and riding without one brings an on-the-spot fine. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 80 km/h on open roads and 100 km/h on motorways, all enforced by cameras. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, and hand-held phone use while riding is prohibited. Mountain roads like the climb to Buffavento can be narrow and gravelly, so take the hairpins slowly and stick to surfaced routes.

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.

Why use BikesBooking.com?

• Compare prices from multiple local rental companies in one place;
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• Friendly support if your plans change.

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!