Larnaca Taxi
As there are no trains and only an infrequent bus service in Larnaca, taking a taxi is by far the most convenient and reliable option. Taking a Larnaca taxi will not only save you waiting time, but it’s the most comfortable and safe way to explore the city and popular nearby areas like Ayia Napa. Cyprus taxis calculate their fares using a taximeter, so don’t expect to find many journeys with set-rate fees.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARNACA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO LARNACA CITY CENTRE | 30 € | 50 € | 15 |
| LARNACA CITY CENTRE TO LARNACA BAY | 35 € | 60 € | 18 |
| LARNACA TO AGIA NAPA | 43 € | 62 € | 30 |
| LARNACA TO LIMASSOL | 45 € | 65 € | 45 |
Cost of a Larnaca Taxi
Taxis in Larnaca don’t have set rate fees for their taxis. Instead, your journey will be calculated using a taximeter based on distance. Fares for Cyprus taxis are regulated, so you can expect to pay a base fare and then a set fee for each km you travel.
Base fare – €3
Price per km – €1
Bear in mind that there will be extra fees for travelling late at night (20:30 to 06:30), on the weekend, during major holidays, excess luggage over 10kg and having a driver wait for 1 hour (€20). You can pre-book online for a low, guaranteed fare to avoid these surprise fees.
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How to get a Taxi in Larnaca
Finding a taxi in Larnaca is very easy. You have three options; call a local radio taxi company, walk to a taxi stand or hail down a cab in the street. To hail a Larnaca taxi in the street, you simply stick out your arm when you see a taxi without passengers inside. If you’d prefer to walk to a stand to pick up your taxi, you can find them at the airport, at the major tourist spots in the city, Vasileos Pavlou Square, at the Larnaca Main Harbour, Ioanni Dynan, on the corner of Kleovoulou Papakyriakou and Marcellou and Piale Passia.
How to get a taxi from Larnaca International Airport
Taxis are parked outside Larnaca International Airport around the clock. They can be found outside the airport’s arrival hall. Here you can find taxis that will take you short distances within Larnaca, as well as those that will take you longer distances to destinations like Limassol, Agia Napa, Protaras, and Paphos.
How to get a taxi from Finikoudes Beach
This popular seaside resort town will have taxis available outside the direct beach area. Note that during high-traffic times, like near sundown, it may be challenging to hail a taxi.
Most popular Larnaca taxi apps
CABCY is a popular taxi app in Larnaca, Cyprus. You can also get a ride from Bolt.
Useful Larnaca taxi numbers
If you prefer not to book online or don’t like downloading apps you’ll only use for a short trip, there’s always the option to call up to book a taxi.
Some well-known and trusted Larnaca taxis include:
iTaxi Cyprus: +357 (966) 91 004
Cyprus Larnaca Airport Taxi Andreas Makris: +357 (992) 26 820
Akropolis Taxi Stavrakis Larnaca: +357 (246) 52 531
Benefits of booking Larnaca taxi in advance
Booking your Larnaca taxi in advance not only means you won’t have to queue at a taxi rank or wait for your taxi to arrive, but it also means you have a guaranteed price with no surprises. Take your mind off your airport transfer or other Larnaca trips by booking your taxi in advance with Welcome Pickups.
Larnaca Taxi Tips
- Some taxi drivers in Cyprus don't speak English, so it’s worth writing down your hotel’s address or your destination’s address to avoid confusion.
- Make sure your driver resets the taximeter to €3 before you begin your journey.
- Some taxis in Larnaca don’t have the POS system needed to take credit card payments so be sure to carry cash in small bills.
- Make sure you have change smaller than €20 with you as Larnaca taxi drivers don’t often have change for larger notes.
- If you feel your driver is taking the wrong route, be sure to check your phone's GPS and make your driver aware.
- To avoid extra fees such as holiday and night rates, luggage fees, and driver waiting fees, you can pre-book your ride online for a low set fare.
Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis in Larnaca
Unfortunately, standard Larnaca taxis aren’t wheelchair accessible. They lack the lift or ramp needed to allow a passenger to remain in their wheelchair for the journey. However, if you do need a fully wheelchair-accessible taxi in Ayia Napa or Larnaca, you can contact Cyprus Handicap Taxi on +357 (994) 05 604.
Larnaca transfer complaints and safety
Taking a taxi in Larnaca is usually very safe and regulated. However, sometimes you may encounter a problem or a rude driver during your Larnaca transfers. If this does happen, be sure to take note of your driver’s ID number, the taxi number, the time and date of your journey and where you were travelling. You can then take this information to the local police. If you can, also ask for your receipt as all of this information will be found there.