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Temporary Increase in Airport Parking Fees
Due to an excess of vehicles at airport parking areas, we have temporarily increased the parking fee to €25. This measure is intended to keep more cars available in cities for everyday use.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your understanding.
— for every ride
Carsharing
Rent a car in Cyprus by minute, hour or for a day via the RideNow PRO App.
Our cars are fully prepared for your trip
Your liability for accidents is limited to €1,500. For an additional fee you can reduce it to €99 (all limits subject to conditions).
AT & AC
All our cars are equipped with automatic transmission and air conditioning for your comfort.
Accident insurance
RideNow support
Our support team is available 24/7 to help you in Greek, English and Russian.
Our cars for your convenience
Always clean and in good working order (and let us know if not).
Meet our
Special Cars
Journeys and parkings across Cyprus
You can start a rent in one city and finish it in another; in this case an InterCity fee or bonus applies. Amounts change weekly — check the current rules in the app. For special locations outside the main cities — Coral Bay, Peyia, Pano Platres — a fixed InterCity fee of €10 applies for ending a trip there.
You may drive anywhere in Cyprus except the northern (occupied) part;
on unpaved roads you may drive no farther than 2 km.
You may drive anywhere in Cyprus except the northern (occupied) part;
on unpaved roads you may drive no farther than 2 km.
Price examples
The price is calculated based on both time spent and kilometers driven. It depends on how far you drive and how long you hold the car.
FAQ
Yes, the internet connection is needed. In particular, your smartphone must be connected to the internet at the moment when the rental begins or ends, and when the doors are locked and unlocked. No internet is needed while driving or parking.
Some of our cars have keys that you may use to lock and unlock the doors. However, you will still need an internet connection to start and finish the rental. Don't forget to leave the key in the glove box when you finish the rental.
Some of our clients use Wi-Fi in nearby cafes or hotels to lock and unlock the doors and to start or finish the rental. It is not very convenient, however.
We recommend a local SIM card available at all convenience stores. It usually costs €2, plus approximately €10 for 1,500 MB of data, which is plenty for staying connected. Our RideNow app requires 30-50 MB to download and a few MB for regular use.
Some of our cars have keys that you may use to lock and unlock the doors. However, you will still need an internet connection to start and finish the rental. Don't forget to leave the key in the glove box when you finish the rental.
Some of our clients use Wi-Fi in nearby cafes or hotels to lock and unlock the doors and to start or finish the rental. It is not very convenient, however.
We recommend a local SIM card available at all convenience stores. It usually costs €2, plus approximately €10 for 1,500 MB of data, which is plenty for staying connected. Our RideNow app requires 30-50 MB to download and a few MB for regular use.
You may drive anywhere on the island of Cyprus, except the occupied territories (so called "Northern" Cyprus). On unpaved roads you can drive no more than 2 km. Cars are tracked by GPS, so the operator will track your route and you will be charged a fine (€10 + €1 per km). This is a list of places you can't go:
- Lara Beach (Turtle Beach)
- Toxeftra Beach
- The Fontana Amorosa Beach
- Lady's Mile Beach
- Manolis Bay
- National Park Akamas
- Acrotiri Sand Dunes
- The Baths of Adonis
You must return the car to Home Zones, and park on any free public parking spot convenient for you. It is forbidden to finish the rental in underground and covered parking lots, as these areas have poor GPS reception and will make it difficult for other customers to find the car.
You may start in one city and finish in another — no problem. There are now Home Zones in Paphos, Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and in both airports (Finishing the rental at the airport incurs a fee of €25). However, it is not possible to return the car outside Home Zones. The precise boundary is shown in the app.
You may start in one city and finish in another — no problem. There are now Home Zones in Paphos, Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and in both airports (Finishing the rental at the airport incurs a fee of €25). However, it is not possible to return the car outside Home Zones. The precise boundary is shown in the app.
There are places in Cyprus without internet. This means that before you try to close the car, check the mobile internet signal on your phone. If the number of bars near the mobile internet icon is less than three, we do not recommend locking the car and moving far away from it. The car may not open afterwards. Most often there is no internet connection at all in the mountains and away from villages. Here is a list of popular places where we do not guarantee connection to the car:
- The Paphos Forest
- The Troodos Mountains
- National park Cavo Greco
- Canyon Avakas
- Oreites Wind Farm
- White Stones (Governor's beach)
- Petra tou Romiou
You can ride on the "Minutes" plan without any time limit. You can also purchase a package of hours and kilometers at any time during your rental, regardless of your current plan.
All RideNow plans include basic insurance coverage:
You can add CDW+ Protection, which reduces your liability for damage to a RideNow vehicle from €1,500 to €99 per incident.
CDW+ affects the total rental cost. The price of protection depends on the selected plan and rental conditions. The total price, including CDW+, is displayed in the plan details in the app before purchase.
What does CDW+ cover?
CDW+ limits your liability for damage to a RideNow vehicle to €99 per incident, provided you comply with the rental rules.
When does insurance coverage not apply?
The liability limits under CDW and CDW+ do not apply in the following cases:
Who can purchase CDW+?
CDW+ Protection may not be available to drivers under 21 years of age and/or with less than 12 months of driving experience.
RideNow may also restrict access to CDW+ for certain accounts at the discretion of its Security Team.
What should I do if an incident occurs?
If you are involved in an accident or the vehicle is damaged during your rental, report the incident to RideNow Support through the app within 1 hour of the incident.
Reporting the incident within this timeframe is a mandatory condition for the reduced liability limit under CDW+ to apply.
- TPL (Third-Party Liability) — mandatory third-party liability insurance in accordance with Cyprus law.
- CDW (Basic Protection) — basic protection that limits your liability for damage to a RideNow vehicle to €1,500 per incident.
You can add CDW+ Protection, which reduces your liability for damage to a RideNow vehicle from €1,500 to €99 per incident.
CDW+ affects the total rental cost. The price of protection depends on the selected plan and rental conditions. The total price, including CDW+, is displayed in the plan details in the app before purchase.
What does CDW+ cover?
CDW+ limits your liability for damage to a RideNow vehicle to €99 per incident, provided you comply with the rental rules.
When does insurance coverage not apply?
The liability limits under CDW and CDW+ do not apply in the following cases:
- Unauthorised driver — the vehicle was driven by someone who is not authorised to use your account or the rented vehicle.
- Driving under the influence — driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances that impair your ability to drive.
- Traffic rule violations — damage resulting from violations of traffic laws.
Who can purchase CDW+?
CDW+ Protection may not be available to drivers under 21 years of age and/or with less than 12 months of driving experience.
RideNow may also restrict access to CDW+ for certain accounts at the discretion of its Security Team.
What should I do if an incident occurs?
If you are involved in an accident or the vehicle is damaged during your rental, report the incident to RideNow Support through the app within 1 hour of the incident.
Reporting the incident within this timeframe is a mandatory condition for the reduced liability limit under CDW+ to apply.
You can leave and pick up cars in the parking lots of Larnaca and Paphos airports. Please read detailed conditions and prices here
At the beginning of the rental, the doors must be opened via the app. If you have a key, it may be located in the glove compartment, but typically, you will use the app for access.
If the car has a start-stop button, you do not need a key; simply start the car with a button. If there is no start-stop button, you will need to use a key.
Some cars require you to hold down the brake pedal when starting the engine.
If you need to park the car temporarily (for example, for a quick stop), you can lock and unlock the doors either with the key (if available) or through the app.
To complete the rental, return the key to the glove compartment and attach it to the special cord with the key fob for security. This ensures that the key is returned properly. Finally, you can close the doors and end the rental via the app.
If the car has a start-stop button, you do not need a key; simply start the car with a button. If there is no start-stop button, you will need to use a key.
Some cars require you to hold down the brake pedal when starting the engine.
If you need to park the car temporarily (for example, for a quick stop), you can lock and unlock the doors either with the key (if available) or through the app.
To complete the rental, return the key to the glove compartment and attach it to the special cord with the key fob for security. This ensures that the key is returned properly. Finally, you can close the doors and end the rental via the app.
Usually, you don't need to refuel because we refuel the cars ourselves. The cost of fuel is included in our prices. You can see the fuel level of each car in the app before you rent it.
If, during your ride, the fuel level falls below 25% (a quarter of the tank), you need to refuel. Please go to a Petrolina or Eni fuel station and refuel the car to full with Regular Unleaded 95 using the Autofuel pump. No payment is necessary.
Additionally, you will receive a €3 bonus for every Autofuel refuelling of €30 or more! The bonus is automatically credited to your account, usually within 24 hours.
You will not be able to refuel using Autofuel if your app balance is negative (debt).
If the AutoFuel system does not work, fill up your car as usual, save the receipt and send it to us. We will compensate the cost of refueling in the form of bonuses to your RideNow account. Please note that refunds to the card are not possible - funds are credited only as bonuses.
Here is Our Fuel Policy
If, during your ride, the fuel level falls below 25% (a quarter of the tank), you need to refuel. Please go to a Petrolina or Eni fuel station and refuel the car to full with Regular Unleaded 95 using the Autofuel pump. No payment is necessary.
Additionally, you will receive a €3 bonus for every Autofuel refuelling of €30 or more! The bonus is automatically credited to your account, usually within 24 hours.
You will not be able to refuel using Autofuel if your app balance is negative (debt).
If the AutoFuel system does not work, fill up your car as usual, save the receipt and send it to us. We will compensate the cost of refueling in the form of bonuses to your RideNow account. Please note that refunds to the card are not possible - funds are credited only as bonuses.
Here is Our Fuel Policy
App Isn't Working,
Can't finish the rental,
Can't unlock or lock the doors.
Please check that the gear stick is in 'P', that the car is completely off, and that all doors are closed. Wait for 30 seconds and try again. If it is still not working, it is most likely that either the car or your smartphone cannot connect to the internet. Move to an area with better connection.
Low Fuel.
If the fuel lamp lights up, please refuel at Petrolina or Eni stations.
Here is Our Fuel Policy
Problems Finding the Car (GPS Error).
We do not guarantee that the car will be in the location shown in the app. This may happen due to possible errors or GPS limitations. Please contact us.
Flat Tire.
Please stop immediately; do not drive on a flat tire! Please contact us.
The Car Won't Start or Keep Running.
Don't forget to keep the brake pedal pressed while starting the car. Some cars automatically turn the engine off at traffic lights; this is normal. The engine will start once you press the gas pedal again.
Road Accident.
Contact the traffic police at 112 and the insurance company at +357 77 778 686. Follow their instructions. Please contact us.
Lost or Found Items.
Please contact us.
Fines.
You are responsible for any traffic and parking fines issued during your rental or after it for parking; please pay them immediately.
How to Contact Us.
You can call our automated hotline 7777 3020 (+357 99 132 851 from abroad) anytime. Our live support operators on WhatsApp are available 24/7.
Can't finish the rental,
Can't unlock or lock the doors.
Please check that the gear stick is in 'P', that the car is completely off, and that all doors are closed. Wait for 30 seconds and try again. If it is still not working, it is most likely that either the car or your smartphone cannot connect to the internet. Move to an area with better connection.
Low Fuel.
If the fuel lamp lights up, please refuel at Petrolina or Eni stations.
Here is Our Fuel Policy
Problems Finding the Car (GPS Error).
We do not guarantee that the car will be in the location shown in the app. This may happen due to possible errors or GPS limitations. Please contact us.
Flat Tire.
Please stop immediately; do not drive on a flat tire! Please contact us.
The Car Won't Start or Keep Running.
Don't forget to keep the brake pedal pressed while starting the car. Some cars automatically turn the engine off at traffic lights; this is normal. The engine will start once you press the gas pedal again.
Road Accident.
Contact the traffic police at 112 and the insurance company at +357 77 778 686. Follow their instructions. Please contact us.
Lost or Found Items.
Please contact us.
Fines.
You are responsible for any traffic and parking fines issued during your rental or after it for parking; please pay them immediately.
How to Contact Us.
You can call our automated hotline 7777 3020 (+357 99 132 851 from abroad) anytime. Our live support operators on WhatsApp are available 24/7.
Please read here how payments work
At RideNow, our goal is to ensure you can always find a car nearby, ideally within 400 meters. To achieve this, we introduced dynamic pricing, which means prices may vary based on the day, time, and location. If our algorithm predicts a high availability of cars in a certain area, prices may decrease to encourage rentals there, and vice versa.
No, the dynamic pricing is determined by the time and location at which your rental starts, not by personal characteristics. The only instances where individual users might see higher prices are if they are under the age of 25, have previously violated our rules, or have been involved in accidents.
Any driver of a RideNow car must be registered with us; there are no exceptions. Insurance and damage waivers are not valid for unregistered drivers.
Only the account holder is permitted to drive the car; additional drivers are not allowed.
Only the account holder is permitted to drive the car; additional drivers are not allowed.
You can always start your rent in one city and finish it in another!*
Learn more about InterCity rides
A fee — or sometimes a bonus — applies when you finish your trip in another city (Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos, or Larnaca). If you finish your rent in Coral Bay, Peyia, Nicosia Mall or Platres, an extra fee of €10 applies (Special Zones).
If you picked up the car at the airport or at a small parking lot near the city and are driving to the nearest city, an additional fee may also apply, since these are different rental drop-off zones on the map. Please be careful.
These InterCity Fees will change weekly. They help us move cars to the cities where you need them most. Sometimes this may make your ride a bit more expensive — we’re sorry for that — but it will make RideNow more convenient for everyone.
In city zones with Intercity enabled, no bonus is awarded for pink (bonus) parking at the end of the rental.
👉 No Intercity Fee applies if you start and finish in the same city.
* You must always finish your rent within a Home Zone, parked legally and freely on a public parking spot.
Learn more about InterCity rides
A fee — or sometimes a bonus — applies when you finish your trip in another city (Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos, or Larnaca). If you finish your rent in Coral Bay, Peyia, Nicosia Mall or Platres, an extra fee of €10 applies (Special Zones).
If you picked up the car at the airport or at a small parking lot near the city and are driving to the nearest city, an additional fee may also apply, since these are different rental drop-off zones on the map. Please be careful.
These InterCity Fees will change weekly. They help us move cars to the cities where you need them most. Sometimes this may make your ride a bit more expensive — we’re sorry for that — but it will make RideNow more convenient for everyone.
In city zones with Intercity enabled, no bonus is awarded for pink (bonus) parking at the end of the rental.
👉 No Intercity Fee applies if you start and finish in the same city.
* You must always finish your rent within a Home Zone, parked legally and freely on a public parking spot.
The driver.
Must possess a valid driver's license recognized in Cyprus.
Only current registered RideNow members are permitted to drive.
Be safe.
No drunk driving: Avoid any substances that may impair your ability to drive.
Seatbelt usage is mandatory for all passengers.
Proper child seats are required: Please note that our cars do not have child seats available.
Be nice to cars.
No towing.
No races, sports events, or driving lessons.
No vandalism, abuse, or negligence towards cars.
No exchanging or removing parts or fluids from the cars.
Be fair.
Private use only: Cars are not to be used for commercial purposes.
No hire, rental, transportation, or taxi services.
No involvement in unlawful activities.
Be clean.
No smoking in cars!
Please take your trash with you after your trip.
Pets must be in carriers only.
Must possess a valid driver's license recognized in Cyprus.
Only current registered RideNow members are permitted to drive.
Be safe.
No drunk driving: Avoid any substances that may impair your ability to drive.
Seatbelt usage is mandatory for all passengers.
Proper child seats are required: Please note that our cars do not have child seats available.
Be nice to cars.
No towing.
No races, sports events, or driving lessons.
No vandalism, abuse, or negligence towards cars.
No exchanging or removing parts or fluids from the cars.
Be fair.
Private use only: Cars are not to be used for commercial purposes.
No hire, rental, transportation, or taxi services.
No involvement in unlawful activities.
Be clean.
No smoking in cars!
Please take your trash with you after your trip.
Pets must be in carriers only.