Protaras travel guide
Protaras Tourism | Protaras Guide
You're Going to Love Protaras
With a population of 20,230, Protaras is a must-see destination in Famagusta, Cyprus. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Protaras has to offer.
When to visit Protaras
How to Get to Protaras
Plane
Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 25 miles from Protaras. The shortest flight to Protaras from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 4h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car hire from Larnaca, which is about 24 miles from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and AERCAR, among others, in Larnaca.
Airlines serving Protaras
Where to stay in Protaras
From 5-star hotels such as the Sunrise Pearl Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Toxotis Hotel, Protaras offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 360 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 701 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Protaras
Most booked hotels in Protaras
Hiring a car in Protaras
Expect to pay AED 6.06 per litre in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 72.72 and AED 96.96. The most frequently booked car type in Protaras is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Nissan Pixo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.